How can you tell if a saphenous vein has reopened post-laser surgery?

Answers from doctors (12)


Palm Vein Center

Published on Oct 08, 2013

The best way is to have another ultrasound. Sometimes new symptoms may be from dormant veins flaring up post-treatment.

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Answered by Palm Vein Center

The best way is to have another ultrasound. Sometimes new symptoms may be from dormant veins flaring up post-treatment.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


The Sheen Vein Institute

Published on Sep 27, 2013

You cannot accurately tell whether a saphenous vein has reopened post-treatment without actually imaging the vein in question with an ultrasound. The doctor who performed your procedure should be able to scan your leg and tell you.

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Answered by The Sheen Vein Institute

You cannot accurately tell whether a saphenous vein has reopened post-treatment without actually imaging the vein in question with an ultrasound. The doctor who performed your procedure should be able to scan your leg and tell you.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Intermountain Vein Center

Published on Sep 23, 2013

An ultrasound would be required to determine if a saphenous vein has reopened.

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Answered by Intermountain Vein Center

An ultrasound would be required to determine if a saphenous vein has reopened.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Arizona Vein Specialists

Published on Sep 19, 2013

Having a duplex ultrasound post-endovenous laser ablation is the standard of care and is used to determine whether the treatment has been successful.

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Answered by Arizona Vein Specialists

Having a duplex ultrasound post-endovenous laser ablation is the standard of care and is used to determine whether the treatment has been successful.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on Sep 19, 2013

An ultrasound can determine if the vein has reopened. See your treating MD if you have concerns.

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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

An ultrasound can determine if the vein has reopened. See your treating MD if you have concerns.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Americas Vein Centers - Southborough

Published on Sep 18, 2013

Another duplex ultrasound will tell you whether the saphenous vein you had treated has reopened.

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Answered by Americas Vein Centers - Southborough

Another duplex ultrasound will tell you whether the saphenous vein you had treated has reopened.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Sep 18, 2013

The gold standard is to do a venous duplex ultrasound to visualize the saphenous vein and to document blood flow through it.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

The gold standard is to do a venous duplex ultrasound to visualize the saphenous vein and to document blood flow through it.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Sep 18, 2013

Ultrasound is the best way to tell if the treated saphenous vein has reopened.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Ultrasound is the best way to tell if the treated saphenous vein has reopened.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Sep 18, 2013

The best way to tell is to have an ultrasound performed. Another way you might have an idea is if the symptoms you had prior to treatment return. It is possible that the vein has reopened, but still the only way to know for sure is to check with an ultrasound.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

The best way to tell is to have an ultrasound performed. Another way you might have an idea is if the symptoms you had prior to treatment return. It is possible that the vein has reopened, but still the only way to know for sure is to check with an ultrasound.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Center of Orange County

Published on Sep 18, 2013

The only reliable way to check the status of a treated saphenous vein is to look at the vein with duplex ultrasound. A handheld Doppler can provide a clue, but duplex is the best way to tell. See your treating MD for this.

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Answered by Vein Center of Orange County

The only reliable way to check the status of a treated saphenous vein is to look at the vein with duplex ultrasound. A handheld Doppler can provide a clue, but duplex is the best way to tell. See your treating MD for this.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Smith Vein Institute, LLC

Published on Sep 18, 2013

You can tell by ultrasound examination. See your treating physician if you have concerns.

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Answered by Smith Vein Institute, LLC

You can tell by ultrasound examination. See your treating physician if you have concerns.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Aluna Vein Centers

Published on Sep 18, 2013

The success rate for endovenous laser treatment is 95% after five years. So, it means there is a chance of revascularization 5% over five years. Usually, we use ultrasound to assess the vein function. Also, it is important to find out if the patient has symptoms like pain, heaviness, etc.

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Answered by Aluna Vein Centers

The success rate for endovenous laser treatment is 95% after five years. So, it means there is a chance of revascularization 5% over five years. Usually, we use ultrasound to assess the vein function. Also, it is important to find out if the patient has symptoms like pain, heaviness, etc.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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