I have varicose veins in both legs and went to a vascular surgeon for treatment. I was scheduled for evlt and phelebectomy in right leg. I held off just to research it and then 3 montjs later got a letter saying my surgeon was closing practice moving to Florida where he works for a vein clinic. Now that ive reseachrd this procedure i am not wanting to do it. I understand what not treating them means and the risks. But i also dont have anyone close to do this. And the risks of proceding
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Answer: EVLT and Phlebectomy in the proper hands are low risk
Everything in life has risks, including doing nothing. Chronic Venous Insufficiency and varicose veins cause many more cases of secondary lymphedema than the treatments of these conditions. While there are risks with treatment, they are very rare, especially in experienced hands.
Luminous, Deep Venous Insufficiency is best treated with medical grade compression stockings or garments. Superficial Venous Insufficiency [SVI ] can be effectively treated with Endovenous Vein Laser Therapy or EVLT for a insufficient Saphenous Vein and phlebectomy or US Guided Foam...
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...
