Does laser Varicose Vein Surgery diminish blood flow and supply in the legs?

Answers from doctors (14)


The Vascular Institute at Teton Radiology

Published on Oct 18, 2012

The laser ablation treatment is done on the superficial (surface) veins that are refluxing (not functioning normally). The blood then shunts down to the deeper systems. It improves the blood flow to the legs by getting blood into the working veins.

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Answered by The Vascular Institute at Teton Radiology

The laser ablation treatment is done on the superficial (surface) veins that are refluxing (not functioning normally). The blood then shunts down to the deeper systems. It improves the blood flow to the legs by getting blood into the working veins.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Advanced Vein Center

Published on Jul 03, 2012

No, varicose vein surgery does not diminish blood flow and supply. These are superficial veins and therefore a minor player in venous return.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

No, varicose vein surgery does not diminish blood flow and supply. These are superficial veins and therefore a minor player in venous return.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Center of Orange County

Published on Jul 03, 2012

Endovenous thermal ablation (EVTA) accomplishes the same goal as older vein stripping and chemical ablation (ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy) procedures - it eliminates the defective saphenous vein leaving all normal leg veins intact, thus improving the venous circulation, not diminishing it. EVTA is not surgery; it is a 30-minute out-patient procedure performed with a local anesthetic, allowing patients to return to normal activities almost immediately.

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Answered by Vein Center of Orange County

Endovenous thermal ablation (EVTA) accomplishes the same goal as older vein stripping and chemical ablation (ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy) procedures - it eliminates the defective saphenous vein leaving all normal leg veins intact, thus improving the venous circulation, not diminishing it. EVTA is not surgery; it is a 30-minute out-patient procedure performed with a local anesthetic, allowing patients to return to normal activities almost immediately.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Veins etc. at Comprehensive Cardiovascular Consultants

Published on Jul 03, 2012

If the deep veins are okay, there is no risk or danger of decreasing the circulation. Hopefully, venous ultrasound can help. Recent data suggest that even with deep vein issues, after closure of the superficial veins the risk of circulation issues is exceedingly low.

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Answered by Veins etc. at Comprehensive Cardiovascular Consultants

If the deep veins are okay, there is no risk or danger of decreasing the circulation. Hopefully, venous ultrasound can help. Recent data suggest that even with deep vein issues, after closure of the superficial veins the risk of circulation issues is exceedingly low.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Smith Vein Institute, LLC

Published on Jul 03, 2012

No, it does not. In fact, it improves circulation as it resolves the problem of recirculated flow.

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Answered by Smith Vein Institute, LLC

No, it does not. In fact, it improves circulation as it resolves the problem of recirculated flow.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on Jul 03, 2012

No. The laser closure procedure restores the normal blood flow out of the leg back to the heart.

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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

No. The laser closure procedure restores the normal blood flow out of the leg back to the heart.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Physicians Vein Clinics - Sioux Falls

Published on Jul 03, 2012

No, you are only treating veins that do not function properly. Your blood will actually flow more efficiently if the procedures are done correctly.

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Answered by Physicians Vein Clinics - Sioux Falls

No, you are only treating veins that do not function properly. Your blood will actually flow more efficiently if the procedures are done correctly.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Lubbock Vein Specialists

Published on Jul 03, 2012

Endovenous laser therapy has no effect on the arterial flow or blood supply to the legs. It does change the venous outflow - most often improving it.

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Answered by Lubbock Vein Specialists

Endovenous laser therapy has no effect on the arterial flow or blood supply to the legs. It does change the venous outflow - most often improving it.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialists

Published on Jul 03, 2012

Arteries bring blood from the heart to the legs and veins return the blood from the legs to the heart. Varicose veins occur when the valves in the veins are not closing properly resulting in increased pressure in the leg
veins. Sealing these leaking veins in symptomatic patients actually improves circulation by reducing the pressure in the veins and reducing the complications of venous hypertension.

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Answered by Vein Specialists

Arteries bring blood from the heart to the legs and veins return the blood from the legs to the heart. Varicose veins occur when the valves in the veins are not closing properly resulting in increased pressure in the leg
veins. Sealing these leaking veins in symptomatic patients actually improves circulation by reducing the pressure in the veins and reducing the complications of venous hypertension.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


The Vein Clinic

Published on Jul 03, 2012

No, the blood flow to the legs is supplied through the arteries.

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Answered by The Vein Clinic

No, the blood flow to the legs is supplied through the arteries.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Jun 01, 2012

Laser treatment of leg varicose veins does not diminish blood flow to the legs and, in fact, it improves the venous blood return to the heart.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Laser treatment of leg varicose veins does not diminish blood flow to the legs and, in fact, it improves the venous blood return to the heart.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


The Vein Treatment Center

Published on May 30, 2012

We only do Endovenous laser ablation on veins that are incompetent and are no longer supplying blood efficiently.

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Answered by The Vein Treatment Center

We only do Endovenous laser ablation on veins that are incompetent and are no longer supplying blood efficiently.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Intermountain Vein Center

Published on May 10, 2012

No, the treatment does not diminish blood flow and supply to the legs. The varicose veins are defective veins and do not provide proper flow and supply to the legs. The superficial veins only account for approximately 10% of blood flow. Circulation of blood will improve with those veins treated.

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Answered by Intermountain Vein Center

No, the treatment does not diminish blood flow and supply to the legs. The varicose veins are defective veins and do not provide proper flow and supply to the legs. The superficial veins only account for approximately 10% of blood flow. Circulation of blood will improve with those veins treated.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


The Sheen Vein Institute

Published on May 10, 2012

Varicose vein laser procedure, also known as EVLT is used to treat refluxing veins in the legs. The arteries in the legs, which bring oxygenated blood down to the legs is not touched. Therefore the blood supply to the legs is not affected at all. Where the EVLT procedure and any vein treatment procedure impacts your circulation is on the venous side. By eliminating the problematic vein, you will actually improve your venous return. This is why one of the most common comments that my patients tell me is that after their vein treatments, their legs feel lighter and more energetic.

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Answered by The Sheen Vein Institute

Varicose vein laser procedure, also known as EVLT is used to treat refluxing veins in the legs. The arteries in the legs, which bring oxygenated blood down to the legs is not touched. Therefore the blood supply to the legs is not affected at all. Where the EVLT procedure and any vein treatment procedure impacts your circulation is on the venous side. By eliminating the problematic vein, you will actually improve your venous return. This is why one of the most common comments that my patients tell me is that after their vein treatments, their legs feel lighter and more energetic.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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