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Endovenous Laser Therapy - Scottsdale, AZ
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My genes have factored into my varicose veins. My...
RubybeachyMay 30, 2015
$330
My genes have factored into my varicose veins. My grandmother, father and aunts have all had surgery on their varicose veins.
Because my veins are faulty, insurance covered the procedure and I was left with a minimal payment of $330.
The procedure was interesting to observe as you are awake throughout with local anesthesia being administered before treatment. I was surprised at how many injections were required along the vein and finally stopped counting. If you are afraid of needles, a sedative might be necessary as it surpassed 30 injections for myself. I don't mind needles, so it was tolerable.
The laser did hurt at one point, which I alerted the doctor of and he injected more local anesthesia.
Oddly enough, the most pain I felt was about an hour after the surgery was complete. This was concerning to me, as the doctor said that the local anesthesia wears off in 5 hours. Luckily, the worst of the pain was in the initial hours following the surgery. Strange....but I'll count my blessings.
Not being able to shower and wearing compression stockings in 100* weather is annoying. I'm also deeply missing my daily yoga and exercise routine. I'm only allowed to walk 30 minutes twice a day.
I'd love a good stretch at this point!
Because my veins are faulty, insurance covered the procedure and I was left with a minimal payment of $330.
The procedure was interesting to observe as you are awake throughout with local anesthesia being administered before treatment. I was surprised at how many injections were required along the vein and finally stopped counting. If you are afraid of needles, a sedative might be necessary as it surpassed 30 injections for myself. I don't mind needles, so it was tolerable.
The laser did hurt at one point, which I alerted the doctor of and he injected more local anesthesia.
Oddly enough, the most pain I felt was about an hour after the surgery was complete. This was concerning to me, as the doctor said that the local anesthesia wears off in 5 hours. Luckily, the worst of the pain was in the initial hours following the surgery. Strange....but I'll count my blessings.
Not being able to shower and wearing compression stockings in 100* weather is annoying. I'm also deeply missing my daily yoga and exercise routine. I'm only allowed to walk 30 minutes twice a day.
I'd love a good stretch at this point!
Replies (9)
June 3, 2015
Was this evlt? Probably gonna have to have that myself.
June 14, 2016
Can you please tell me now thats its been a year if it was worth it or not?
Im thinking about getting it done. Thank you!
Im thinking about getting it done. Thank you!
January 3, 2019
Hi - it's been a while - but wondering what you think of the procedure now? If it was worth doing? Did it clear any of your cosmetic vein issues? I have a lot of spider veins and I am seriously considering getting this done, but I'm a bit afraid of it.
UPDATED FROM Rubybeachy
6 days post
Update
RubybeachyJune 2, 2015
Brushing is still bad and oddly enough my pain has increased in the past few days.
I have my one week post op tomorrow.
I have my one week post op tomorrow.
Replies (4)
June 8, 2016
How are you doing now? Was it worth it? I am worried about pain in legs being worse long term
October 19, 2018
Thank you so much for your review and for posting the pictures - so incredibly helpful.
How are you doing now? Would you say it was worth doing?
And did you have any spider veins in your legs too? Did those resolve?
Thanks.
How are you doing now? Would you say it was worth doing?
And did you have any spider veins in your legs too? Did those resolve?
Thanks.
July 23, 2024
Are your veins still fine or have they come back? Thinking of having the procedure myself
Thanks for starting a review- please keep us posted on your healing! Based on the bruising I'm guessing it was A LOT of needles, like you mentioned.
I'm so glad you did mention it- I can't imagine being afraid of needles and going in only to be surprised by how this procedure works- YIKES! Great tip for our community :)