I Get Vericose Veins from Pregnancies. Should I Wait to Repair Veins Until I Am All Done Having Children?

March 3, 2012
Asked By:DixieK

I have had had one EVLT surgery done and it did not seem to help much. It actually seemed to worsen the situation because a new varicose vein emerged directly over my knee cap which is very painful. I have lots of spider veins on my foot and ankle area....I read that there is a limit to the amount of times a doctor can do sclerotherapy. My fear is that If I go ahead now and clear up my ankle and foot that it may all come back my last pregnancy and then they will not be able to repair it. Advice?

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March 6, 2012

Answer: Sclerotherapy can be done as many times as needed.

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David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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March 6, 2012

Answer: Sclerotherapy can be done as many times as needed.

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David Hansen, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
May 2, 2012

Answer: Varicose veins and pregnancy

Sabrina Fabi, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
May 2, 2012

Answer: Varicose veins and pregnancy

Sabrina Fabi, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 29, 2012

Answer: Treat varicose veins before your next pregnancy

Mitchel Goldman, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
March 29, 2012

Answer: Treat varicose veins before your next pregnancy

Mitchel Goldman, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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