Many options exist for correcting painful varicose veins, but some are not as effective if the problem veins are particularly large. A microphlebectomy, however, is an excellent procedure for eliminating these dark, unsightly bulges. A doctor performs a microphlebectomy on an outpatient basis, and it usually takes under an hour. The process involves mapping the problem veins through imaging, numbing the surrounding tissue, and making small vertical incisions from which sections of the problem vein may be removed. Because these incisions are so small, stitches are not used, and bleeding is very limited. Any scarring from these cuts is so tiny that it is difficult to see once healing is completed.
Once the microphlebectomy has been performed, the surgical area is covered with a sterile dressing, and compression stockings are applied. These are used for up to two weeks to apply continued support to the area, which results in less bruising. Because the procedure is less-invasive than traditional varicose vein surgery, most patients can return their daily activities the day after a microphlebectomy has been performed.
A microphlebectomy may be covered by medical insurance if the procedure is deemed medically necessary. Most of these procedures are performed by a certified specialist or phlebotomist, and you can schedule a consultation with this provider before the surgery. Call today to see if this procedure could solve your varicose vein problems.
About The Vein Treatment Center of Hudson CountyFinding convenient vein care at a Bayonne varicose veins clinic like Bayonne Vein Center is rather simple. With Dr. Peter Smith, MD, patients can rest assured that their time and venous health is a top priority. With Dr. Smith, patients can receive sclerotherapy with only an injection, wiping out veins in very little time. Patients may also have laser treatment to remove spider veins on their legs and other areas of the body, which is becoming a popular option associated with no injections and minimal treatment time. So patients are granted to ability to get back to their everyday engagements while the treatment area heals internally. Patients are often surprised with the ease of the treatments offered at this Bayonne varicose veins clinic.
Dr. Smith is a Bayonne varicose veins doctor serving New Jersey who offers ultra sound technology as well, to assist with locating the vein to be treated. With modern medical treatments that eradicate varicose and spider veins, patients are offered freedom from conditions that were once thought to be incurable. The same technological developments that have alleviated the vein dysfunction of many have also added exponentially to the competence of doctors who can now offer great care with little down time involved. At Bayonne Vein Center, this is an appreciated part of each procedure, watching patients get back to their everyday activities.
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