The first surgeon I saw said I had venous insufficiency in both legs. He said surgery won't fix the problem and I should just wear compressions all the time. He said I might need the veins he would be treating later in life. Then followed it up with if u want surgery let me know. I made an apt with another surgeon. I went to that apt, I didn't see the doctor but saw his nurse. I told her what first doctor said. She said he's crazy we can fix them with ela. 2 docs 2 answers don't know what to do.
Answer: Yes! Venous insufficiency is absolutely treatable with a laser ablation! There are also two other great options, radio-frequency ablation, and VenaSeal. I would recommend seeing a Vein Specialist to have an evaluation so you can decide which option works best for you. I specialize in Vein Treatment, and all three treatments have very high success rates. Based on your pictures provided, you would be a great candidate. I would recommend wearing compressions before the ablation, as some insurance require 3 months with stockings before they will cover an ablation. Best of luck!
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Answer: Yes! Venous insufficiency is absolutely treatable with a laser ablation! There are also two other great options, radio-frequency ablation, and VenaSeal. I would recommend seeing a Vein Specialist to have an evaluation so you can decide which option works best for you. I specialize in Vein Treatment, and all three treatments have very high success rates. Based on your pictures provided, you would be a great candidate. I would recommend wearing compressions before the ablation, as some insurance require 3 months with stockings before they will cover an ablation. Best of luck!
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July 25, 2017
Answer: Vein insufficiency and EVLT Our center employs two different systems to ablate the GSV and results are sustainable longterm. Venous insufficiency is a treatable condition. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon
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July 25, 2017
Answer: Vein insufficiency and EVLT Our center employs two different systems to ablate the GSV and results are sustainable longterm. Venous insufficiency is a treatable condition. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian#Realself100 Surgeon
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Answer: 2 different answers to one questions By the looks of your legs, YES! minimally invasive vein treatments can definitely help. First we recommend a physical exam and an ultrasound. The ultrasound will tell where the veins are not working correctly and what needs to be fixed. This is easily fixed with lasers and possibly removing some of the veins by doing micro-phlebectomies or foam sclerotherapy after the endovenous laser. The endogenous laser procedures are done in the office in 15-20 minutes and the phlebectomies in around 45 to 60 minutes on average. There is little to no down time Usually when someone has varies the veins are too large for bypass. Usually for cardiac bypass surgery they like veins
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Answer: 2 different answers to one questions By the looks of your legs, YES! minimally invasive vein treatments can definitely help. First we recommend a physical exam and an ultrasound. The ultrasound will tell where the veins are not working correctly and what needs to be fixed. This is easily fixed with lasers and possibly removing some of the veins by doing micro-phlebectomies or foam sclerotherapy after the endovenous laser. The endogenous laser procedures are done in the office in 15-20 minutes and the phlebectomies in around 45 to 60 minutes on average. There is little to no down time Usually when someone has varies the veins are too large for bypass. Usually for cardiac bypass surgery they like veins
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August 11, 2017
Answer: Endovenous laser ablation With the appearance on your photos, I don't think there is any question that your veins could be greatly improved with minimally invasive procedures. The key to getting them treated well is finding a surgeon who is highly experienced in these type of procedures. Many physicians treat veins these days, a much smaller percentage do it well. If a physician hasn't performed ultrasound on you, you haven't been to the right physician. But I do think this would be an easy fix in the right hands.
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August 11, 2017
Answer: Endovenous laser ablation With the appearance on your photos, I don't think there is any question that your veins could be greatly improved with minimally invasive procedures. The key to getting them treated well is finding a surgeon who is highly experienced in these type of procedures. Many physicians treat veins these days, a much smaller percentage do it well. If a physician hasn't performed ultrasound on you, you haven't been to the right physician. But I do think this would be an easy fix in the right hands.
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August 4, 2017
Answer: Treat Venous Insufficiency An ablation will most definitely fix the venous insufficiency. An ablation will not rid of the varicose veins and spider veins that are seen on your legs; follow-up procedure with sclerotherapy will rid of them. Once the bad veins are closed off the blood will be diverted into the good veins and taken back to the heart. Furthermore, no doctor will use a diseased vein if you were to need a bypass. Compression stockings will help to minimize leg swelling, pain, ulcer formation but closing off the diseased veins is essential.
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August 4, 2017
Answer: Treat Venous Insufficiency An ablation will most definitely fix the venous insufficiency. An ablation will not rid of the varicose veins and spider veins that are seen on your legs; follow-up procedure with sclerotherapy will rid of them. Once the bad veins are closed off the blood will be diverted into the good veins and taken back to the heart. Furthermore, no doctor will use a diseased vein if you were to need a bypass. Compression stockings will help to minimize leg swelling, pain, ulcer formation but closing off the diseased veins is essential.
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