More Questions on Vein Ligation and Stripping

When do legs start to look normal after vein stripping? (1 answer)
I've had a vein stripping surgery at both legs one and a half months ago. There is like a dip or a hollow all along the leg (in the place of the vein that was removed). When will this go away? When will the scars become less visible? (They are red now.)

I have experienced some effects after vein stripping surgery, is this normal? (1 answer)
I had veins in both of my legs stripped from the groin down to the calf. The left leg is worse than the right. Three weeks after surgery, I've lost nearly 5 kg, have little to no appetite, feel nauseous when standing or walking, and still have pain in the left leg. Is this normal?

Can my leg veins be treated with a laser or is vein stripping the only way? (1 answer)
My great saphenous valve was diagnosed as insufficient, and as a result I have visible varicose veins from the knee and up. Can this issue be treated with laser or is vein stripping the only way? Thank you in advance.

How many times can you repeat vein surgery on the same leg? (1 answer)
I had a vein stripped in April of 2012. Following the procedure, I continued to have major pain. An ultrasound found that another vein has varicosed in the same area (behind my knee). I was told that it has refluxed. How many times can you have the same leg worked on?

I had the vein stripping procedure 3 weeks ago and the incision on my ankle still really hurts. (1 answer)
I had the vein stripping procedure 3 weeks ago and the incision on my ankle still really hurts. I feel like my bone was cut, is this a normal feeling?

Treatment For DVT (0 answers)
A friend of mine is suffering from DVT as a hereditary problem below knee, and has been taking medication. But, it only reduses the problem. How can the disease be permanently cured?

I have CCSVI, would a stent or taking other veins to create new jugular veins work? (0 answers)
I have chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency (CCSVI) and am wondering if it is recommended to stent or even take other veins to create new jugular veins when they get smaller again after a lot of angioplasty procedures.

After taking off compression stockings, is it normal for the leg to burn and tingle? (0 answers)
I had a vein ligation done on the saphenous vein about 2 months ago. Since then, I've worn compression stockings every day. The problem is that when I take them off or do not wear them for a period of time, my post-op leg burns, tingles, and aches. Is this normal?

Can you explain what it means when I'm told the arteries in my legs need work? (0 answers)
My veins seem to be in good shape, but I am told my arteries may need work. Can you provide an explanation of the meaning of "arterial work" on my leg arterial systems?

Is continued pain four months after vein ligation leg stripping normal? (0 answers)
Four months ago I had vein stripping and ligation on vein behind knee, and EVLT on other leg. After surgery, I have been wearing compression stockings during the day, but I remove them at night. When I awake, my ankles in both legs are swollen. Also, I continue to have a lot of pain behind the stripped knee. Is this normal?

Can a purple-blue vein near eye safely be removed? (0 answers)
I have a large purple-blue vein near my left eye that puffs out. I am wondering if there is any way to safely remove it without hurting my eye?

When is Vein Ligation and Stripping used? (0 answers)
In what situations is this used?

Is Vein Ligation the best option for vericose vein treatment? (0 answers)
If not, what is a better option?

Is my leg supposed to be sore six days after ELA and some stripping? (0 answers)
How long should pain last before subsiding?

Why do some varicose veins bleed? (0 answers)
I have a small vein on the front of my leg that, on occassion will bleed, like a fountain. It stops w/compression & elevation. Why does this occur?

How long does it take to recover from Vein Stripping procedures? (0 answers)
I have recently had Vein Stripping Surgery and was wondering if the dark purplish area where my ulcers were will ever return to normal color?

What is the best treatment for Venous Insufficiency? (0 answers)
When the valves don't close in your veins, what are the treatments?

Is it normal to be in pain 2 weeks after vein stripping? (0 answers)
I had vein stripping done on both legs 2 weeks ago. My right leg is numb from my knee to my ankle & I'm having severe pain in my ankle that shoots up my leg. The doctor has me on percocet, it's NOT helping. I can barely walk or drive. Is this normal?

Does stripping cause blood blotches in legs? (0 answers)
Does stripping the veins cause spots of blood accumulation on the legs usually in the morning when rising?

The legs were stripped from the ankle to under the very top of the leg. Legs have spots of blood blotches under the skin. Surgery was performed 20 years ago.

Should I wait after pregnancy to have surgery? (0 answers)
My right leg GSV is damaged and I have lots of pain. I am aware that if I have surgery before getting pregnant, more veins may appear afterwards. I am just worried that I will suffer a lot during pregagncy if I do not do anything. What are my options?

Pain in outer right ankle and lower leg up to hip, but not in area of ablation and on outer part of leg? (0 answers)
Almost 3 weeks out of EVLT, I have the same pain I had 3 weeks before. My outer left ankle and up to the hip and must sit frequently. The pain takes my breathe away, the ablation was on inner leg, why the great pressure on the outer leg? Also, there's a lump near my left ankle.

How do I remove a broken blood vessel or vein by the opening of my nose? (0 answers)
How do I remove a broken blood vessel or vein by the opening of my nose?

Dr. wants to remove large leg vein with Ambulatory Phlebectomy. (0 answers)
Had treatments recently to internal veins. My doctor wants to remove large leg vein with Ambulatory Phlebectomy, but I'm not having problems with the vein or pain. Is it necessary?

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