My surgeon wants to put stitches on the all the incisions when I have my phlebectomy. Is this usual? He says it scars less.

August 23, 2015
Asked By:lenasquestions888 in San Jose, CA

I have done ablation in both legs already, no stiches.

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September 30, 2015

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