Phlebectomy

Are you always wearing pants or trying to hide your legs because of dark purple or blue, twisting, bulging cord like veins, on the back of your calf or the inside of your leg? If you answered yes to that question, then realize that you are not alone you may suffer from a problem called varicose veins. These veins can be treated by a procedure called a phlebectomy.

Screening and diagnosis

While you are standing, your doctor will examine your legs, search for any signs of swelling veins. He or she may ask you if you are experiencing any problems and what they are. Then, your doctor may perform an ultrasound test to see if the valves in your veins are performing adequately or if there are any signs of a blood clot.

Treatment

A phlebectomy is when your doctor makes multiple skin punctures in order to remove smaller varicose veins. This is an outpatient procedure and local anesthesia is used. Generally, scarring is minimal.



Consequences of not treating your varicose veins include:

• Eczema

• Pigmentation

• Ulceration

• Bleeding

You should see immediate results after your phlebectomy procedure, but you should also know that there is no cure for vein disease and it is a progressive disease that requires regular follow-up after every form of treatment.

There are numerous cosmetic surgeons in the your area who are innovative in their vein treatment procedures. If you are experiencing problems with spider and varicose veins you can find a vein treatment center in your area now.

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