If there is deep venous insufficiency then going through with surgery isn't going to fix my issues correct? I don't have pain. But i do have varicose veins in both legs. Been to 2 different surgeons and im nit sure I want to go through with surgery as ive read aot of people regret it. Have more pain and new veins.
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Answer: ELVT and Phlebectomy help superficial vein insufficiency SVI
Arobins9. Thank you for your question and posting the pics.
Your history and photos suggest that you have either more advance skin changes from vein disease [ Chronic Venous Insufficiency CVI] or possibly a bit secondary lymphedema. Once venous insufficiency progresses to the point of skin...
First I am sorry for your complicated course. I would recommend rescanning the leg and seeing if you have a clot, deep insufficiency or superficial insufficeincy that are present. If you do this could be part of the reason that you still have swelling. However, I would also consider other...
