How long before I will see an improvement in the ropey appearance of the treated varicose veins?

I have just had the endovenous laser ablation procedure. A lot of the leg discomfort I had before the procedure is gone. How long after treatment will I see an improvement in the ropey appearance of the varicose veins?

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Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Oct 04, 2010

Endovenous laser ablation closes the refluxing valves leading to the varicose veins, but it does not treat the varicose veins. These veins need further treatment by foam sclerotherapy or microphlebectomies. With microphlebectomies, they will be resolved immediately. With foam sclerotherapy, they will take weeks or months to resolve.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Endovenous laser ablation closes the refluxing valves leading to the varicose veins, but it does not treat the varicose veins. These veins need further treatment by foam sclerotherapy or microphlebectomies. With microphlebectomies, they will be resolved immediately. With foam sclerotherapy, they will take weeks or months to resolve.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Innovative Vein

Published on Apr 15, 2010

It can takes weeks to months for the large ropey veins to improve. It depends on their size and location.

Answered by Innovative Vein (View Profile)

It can takes weeks to months for the large ropey veins to improve. It depends on their size and location.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Apr 09, 2010

It may take several months for you to see an improvement. The ropey veins may need further treatment (they usually do). The options for treating them include sclerotherapy (multiple sessions) vs. microphlebectomy (single session).

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Answered by Miller Vein

It may take several months for you to see an improvement. The ropey veins may need further treatment (they usually do). The options for treating them include sclerotherapy (multiple sessions) vs. microphlebectomy (single session).

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Apr 02, 2010

Laser ablation treats the underlying cause of varicose veins, which is venous insufficiency with reflux, typically occurring in the saphenous vein. The visible, palpable varicose veins on the skin surface are most commonly branches off of this deeper vein. Their resolution will be dependent on how they are specifically handled. If nothing further is done for them, they may well decompress and slowly diminish over time, but this depends on their size and extent, and generally only occurs about 15-20% of the time. The varicose veins usually require additional treatment, which may be done by injection sclerotherapy, over a series of treatments, usually 4 weeks apart.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

Laser ablation treats the underlying cause of varicose veins, which is venous insufficiency with reflux, typically occurring in the saphenous vein. The visible, palpable varicose veins on the skin surface are most commonly branches off of this deeper vein. Their resolution will be dependent on how they are specifically handled. If nothing further is done for them, they may well decompress and slowly diminish over time, but this depends on their size and extent, and generally only occurs about 15-20% of the time. The varicose veins usually require additional treatment, which may be done by injection sclerotherapy, over a series of treatments, usually 4 weeks apart.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Center for Venous Disease - Glendale

Published on Mar 27, 2010

CVD doesn't utilize laser for refluxing veins due to the pain and post operative bruising that occurs. We have thousands of procedures completed with 99% success rates (occluded veins) with VNUS ClosureFast. You should present your questions to the doctor who did your procedure.

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Answered by Center for Venous Disease - Glendale

CVD doesn't utilize laser for refluxing veins due to the pain and post operative bruising that occurs. We have thousands of procedures completed with 99% success rates (occluded veins) with VNUS ClosureFast. You should present your questions to the doctor who did your procedure.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Mar 27, 2010

Generally In about a month. Phlebectomy of the remaining veins may be needed for full resolution of the veins, however.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

Generally In about a month. Phlebectomy of the remaining veins may be needed for full resolution of the veins, however.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Angelo N. Makris MD

Published on Mar 27, 2010

It can take months to years to have complete resolution. However, you can have immediate resolution with an ambulatory microphlebectomy.

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Answered by Angelo N. Makris MD

It can take months to years to have complete resolution. However, you can have immediate resolution with an ambulatory microphlebectomy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Mar 26, 2010

Complex question with many variables. Should ask your MD for answer to your situation.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Complex question with many variables. Should ask your MD for answer to your situation.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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