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Can many superficial feet veins be safely treated with sclerotherapy? (Photo)

Chmurka85Nov 1, 2023
I have had recently RFA for cocket II along with some microphlebectomy on my legs with great resulted in operated area. However I must have regained physical activity too early and overloaded my feet as they overreacted with terrible results. All the veins got dialatd, they are burning and throbbing and inefficient and reflux is moving up the leg. Can these veins be safely removed with sclerotherapy or other precudire? There is so many of them. Please advise this is unbearable

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Dr. Steven Mehta, MD
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Answered on Nov 16, 2023
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