It's hard coming to terms with this. I can never draw or go out in public with shorts ever again. Because of this vein inner thigh knee to ankle. It's ugly. And can't ever be fixed without major surgery. And after researching. Even with surgery because I have deep reflux things can get away worse and more veins will go bad leading to pain that I don't have right now . It sucks that nothing can be done that works. I feel so hopeless
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Answer: EVLT treats the Saphenous Vein that underlies the varicose veins
Phlebectomy can be used to remove large varicose veins. Around the knee, there is a real risk of nerve injury. Surgeon experience matters and may lessen the risk. Ultrasound Guided Foam Sclerotherapy is an excellent option to remove tortuous varicose veins and does not have a risk for nerve...
Hi Luminous34978,
I understand your apprehension regarding the procedure "failing" and having to have it redone. Having said that the failure rate for modern endovenous thermal ablation procedures is very low....in the 1-2% range. It is no different than someone having a hernia repaired and...
EVLT or Endovenous Laser Treatment is a Laser Closure of a Saphenous Vein. The Saphenous Veins are the principal / main superficial veins and all the superficial veins drain into the saphenous veins. Treating the problem saphenous vein can completely or partially fix many vein problems. We...
