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What is the difference between ELVeS and EVLT?
(1 answer)
They sound similar.

I have bruising from Sclerotherapy injections that I had 8 weeks ago is this normal?
(8 answers)
It has been 8 weeks since I had spider and 1 surface blue vein injected by vein surgeon. I still have black blue spots and the surface vein looks worse, will this correct itself or do i need more treatments/ new doc??

what can I do to reduce varicose veins in my wife's legs?
(7 answers)
Would elevating her legs to my shoulders while lying in bed and massaging her legs from ankles to thighs help at all?

When should radiofrequency occlusion be performed over ELA?
(4 answers)
Radiofrequency occlusion and endovenous laser ablation sound almost the same. What are the differences and when should one be used over the other?

Is there an age restriction with endovenous laser ablation?
(12 answers)
Is it better to get the procedure when you're young? I'm 68. Are there more risks involved as you get older?

How long do I have to wear compression stockings?
(10 answers)
How long are stockings required after endovenous laser ablation? How do they help?

Is bruising typical after the varicose vein surgery vein stripping?
(7 answers)
Is bruising normal after vein stripping? The bruise is nowhere near the incision sites, so i was wondering if that is normal or not?
The bruise is on my inner thigh, the incisions are below the knee and one in my groin.

What can I do to feel relief for vulvar/buttock varicose veins?
(4 answers)
My MD said it was varicose vein, gyn said nothing can be done and dismissed it. I have pain, pressure, skin burning especially with standing or sitting too long. Should I see a vein specialist or "live with it" as gyn said. affects quality of life.

Are compression stockings from the drug store okay or do I need prescription?
(11 answers)
What are the differences? Is it worth the additional cost?

Can ultrasound guided sclerotherapy cause ulcers?
(8 answers)
After receiving Vnus laser ablation with ultrasound guided schlerotherapy I developed several large ulcers BELOW the knee area.
Any explanation for what could have happened?

Do Spider Veins lead to Leg Ulcers?
(26 answers)
I heard that spider veins cause leg ulcers and skin cancer. Is this true?

What is in the saline solution they use in Sclerotherapy?
(19 answers)
What chemicals are in the saline solution and does it have mercury in it and if not what is in it? what are the side effects if any.

Can endovenous laser ablation treat spider and varicose veins?
(18 answers)
I have both spider veins and varicose veins. Will endovenous laser ablation treat both of these problems?

Can sclerotherapy effectively treat facial veins?
(18 answers)
There is a large vein on my face that doesn't appear to be a broken capillary or spider vein. Could sclerotherapy be used to treat it, or would something else be better?

Is there a treatment for spider veins on the hands and facial areas?
(17 answers)
I have spider veins on multiple areas of my body, and I’d really like to have more than just the ones on my legs treated. Can spider veins on the face/neck area, hands, and arms be treated, and what procedure do you recommend?

What can I do about constant pain with varicose veins?
(17 answers)
I have a patch of veins on my left leg which keeps in my constant pain on the outer part of my leg. I hurts when I try to walk up or down steps what can I do about this situation?

Does endovenous laser ablation remove veins?
(17 answers)
Are the problem veins removed after ELA or are they just left there? Is that bad for the body to have dead tissue laying around?

Is endovenous laser ablation more painful than radiofrequency occlusion?
(17 answers)
I've heard that ELA hurts more than RO. Is this true? They sound like sort of the same thing; why would one hurt more than the other?

What is the reasoning behind waiting to resume more vigous physical activity after varicose vein surgery?
(16 answers)
Does it have to do with the pounding or impact of the leg to the ground, or does it have to do with your blood flow or the increase of the heart rate.

What kind of laser is used for endovenous laser ablation?
(16 answers)
The idea of a laser in my leg sounds a little scary. Is there a risk of getting burned during the procedure?