Is there any risk in not doing microphlebectomy after the closure procedure?

My leg feels a lot better after 2 months (not perfect) but some bulging veins remain. Could I worsen my condition if I don't remove the bulging veins? How would blood flow out?

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More About Doctor David Green, MD

Published on Apr 18, 2022

If you have Varicose Veins, you should consider having them treated by Sclerotherapy, which - when done properly - should result in their more successful and complete removal than Microphlebectomy, which only is able to remove partial segments of targeted varicose veins.

Answered by David Green, MD (View Profile)

If you have Varicose Veins, you should consider having them treated by Sclerotherapy, which - when done properly - should result in their more successful and complete removal than Microphlebectomy, which only is able to remove partial segments of targeted varicose veins.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Owensboro Heart & Vascular

Published on Nov 25, 2020

Not necessary
It all depends on size of varicose vein and whether they are symptomatic or no

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Answered by Owensboro Heart & Vascular

Not necessary
It all depends on size of varicose vein and whether they are symptomatic or no

Published on Jul 11, 2012


North Shore Vein Center

Published on Oct 09, 2012

We usually do this at the time of the EVLT, but it is safe to do it as a staged procedure. There are plenty of veins left, including your deeper veins and these varicose veins are safe to remove.

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Answered by North Shore Vein Center

We usually do this at the time of the EVLT, but it is safe to do it as a staged procedure. There are plenty of veins left, including your deeper veins and these varicose veins are safe to remove.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on Oct 01, 2012

Phlebectomy is safe with or without ablation. The veins that matter are the deep veins that you cannot see.

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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Phlebectomy is safe with or without ablation. The veins that matter are the deep veins that you cannot see.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on Sep 26, 2012

If after 2 month of the EVLT you still have some bulging veins, then you need to complete the treatment to eliminate all the abnormal veins. Microphlebectomy is an option, ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy is another option.

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

If after 2 month of the EVLT you still have some bulging veins, then you need to complete the treatment to eliminate all the abnormal veins. Microphlebectomy is an option, ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy is another option.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialists

Published on Sep 26, 2012

There is no danger in leaving the residual varicose veins after closure
procedure. I usually wait a month or so before I decide to perform a
microphlebectomy as many of the varicose veins will decompress enough post
endovenous closure that removal is unnecessary in as many as 50% of
patients. Removal indicates in patients with residual pain or
discomfort from the veins or unattractive appearance of the veins. However,
there is not a "medical reason" per se to remove the veins. The remaining
bulging veins are essentially useless and perform no constructive function,
as in returning blood from the legs. This job is done by the deep set of
veins within the muscles.

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Answered by Vein Specialists

There is no danger in leaving the residual varicose veins after closure
procedure. I usually wait a month or so before I decide to perform a
microphlebectomy as many of the varicose veins will decompress enough post
endovenous closure that removal is unnecessary in as many as 50% of
patients. Removal indicates in patients with residual pain or
discomfort from the veins or unattractive appearance of the veins. However,
there is not a "medical reason" per se to remove the veins. The remaining
bulging veins are essentially useless and perform no constructive function,
as in returning blood from the legs. This job is done by the deep set of
veins within the muscles.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

Published on Sep 26, 2012

Residual bulging veins eventually will become a problem and usually should be treated with microphlebectomy and/or foam sclerotherapy. The venous outflow from the legs already is going through the more normal other veins in the leg.

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Answered by VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

Residual bulging veins eventually will become a problem and usually should be treated with microphlebectomy and/or foam sclerotherapy. The venous outflow from the legs already is going through the more normal other veins in the leg.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Advanced Vein Center

Published on Sep 26, 2012

If the bulging veins don't bother you, you can leave them alone.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

If the bulging veins don't bother you, you can leave them alone.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Sep 26, 2012

There are minimal risks performing microphlebectomy after a closure procedure. I, as a surgeon, usually do this procedure at the time of ablation of the saphenous vein. In theory 50% of varicose veins COULD resolve but that leave 50% or more which don't.
It is more convenient and cost effective for my patients also - one down time also. If the veins are not causing in pain or other symptoms and you are not bothered by the appearance, there is no medical reason to remove them. However, cosmetically, your legs would look better. Your circulation has adapted to having non functioning veins and any blood in those varicose veins will be redirected to healthy veins.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

There are minimal risks performing microphlebectomy after a closure procedure. I, as a surgeon, usually do this procedure at the time of ablation of the saphenous vein. In theory 50% of varicose veins COULD resolve but that leave 50% or more which don't.
It is more convenient and cost effective for my patients also - one down time also. If the veins are not causing in pain or other symptoms and you are not bothered by the appearance, there is no medical reason to remove them. However, cosmetically, your legs would look better. Your circulation has adapted to having non functioning veins and any blood in those varicose veins will be redirected to healthy veins.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


VeinSolutions - Edina

Published on Sep 26, 2012

There is no RISK in not doing microstab phlebectomies either during or after a venous closure procedure. It is possible that the bulging varicose veins you are referring to are (or were) fed by vein(s) that was closed - whether that vein be the Greater Saphenous Vein, the Lesser Saphenous Vein, etc. In all events, it is possible that the varicose veins may diminish to some degree but it is unlikely that they will vanish completely as the venous system is quite tenacious and resourceful and very often, when the source of a varicose vein is terminated or closed off, that varicosity will reroute and find another blood source. The best solution for eradicating varicose veins completely is to remove them via microstab phlebectomies.

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Answered by VeinSolutions - Edina

There is no RISK in not doing microstab phlebectomies either during or after a venous closure procedure. It is possible that the bulging varicose veins you are referring to are (or were) fed by vein(s) that was closed - whether that vein be the Greater Saphenous Vein, the Lesser Saphenous Vein, etc. In all events, it is possible that the varicose veins may diminish to some degree but it is unlikely that they will vanish completely as the venous system is quite tenacious and resourceful and very often, when the source of a varicose vein is terminated or closed off, that varicosity will reroute and find another blood source. The best solution for eradicating varicose veins completely is to remove them via microstab phlebectomies.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Sep 26, 2012

There is no added risk to leaving the varicose veins following closure. The same risks of any varicose veins will remain-potential to clot, bleed or worsen with time in addition to their unsightly appearance. Clotting and bleeding are certainly low potential. It seems to me that if you underwent the closure procedure, you should complete the process and get rid of the varicose veins. Microphlebectomies are usually a lesser procedure then closure. There are plenty of additional veins in your leg to return the flow.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

There is no added risk to leaving the varicose veins following closure. The same risks of any varicose veins will remain-potential to clot, bleed or worsen with time in addition to their unsightly appearance. Clotting and bleeding are certainly low potential. It seems to me that if you underwent the closure procedure, you should complete the process and get rid of the varicose veins. Microphlebectomies are usually a lesser procedure then closure. There are plenty of additional veins in your leg to return the flow.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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