What are the long-term effects after treatment or removal of deep varicose veins?

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Americas Vein Centers - Southborough

Published on Apr 30, 2013

After deep varicose veins are treated or removed, there is usually improvement.

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Answered by Americas Vein Centers - Southborough

After deep varicose veins are treated or removed, there is usually improvement.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Intermountain Vein Center

Published on Mar 04, 2013

Long-term benefits of varicose vein removal include improved circulation, decreased risk in ulceration of the legs, and fewer aches and pains in the legs. In addition, the deep vein system will improve and the risk of deep vein complications will be lowered.

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Answered by Intermountain Vein Center

Long-term benefits of varicose vein removal include improved circulation, decreased risk in ulceration of the legs, and fewer aches and pains in the legs. In addition, the deep vein system will improve and the risk of deep vein complications will be lowered.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Mar 01, 2013

Generally, there are no long-term effects after vein treatment. In most cases, only the surface veins are treated.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

Generally, there are no long-term effects after vein treatment. In most cases, only the surface veins are treated.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Feb 28, 2013

Varicose veins are removed in order to improve symptoms such as aching, cramping, tired legs, restless legs and heaviness in the legs. These particular veins have the potential to develop clots in them and ultimately lead to changes in the legs called venous insufficiency. So, the long-term effects of removing varicose veins should be to improve all of the above symptoms and improve your quality of life.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Varicose veins are removed in order to improve symptoms such as aching, cramping, tired legs, restless legs and heaviness in the legs. These particular veins have the potential to develop clots in them and ultimately lead to changes in the legs called venous insufficiency. So, the long-term effects of removing varicose veins should be to improve all of the above symptoms and improve your quality of life.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Arizona Vein Specialists

Published on Feb 28, 2013

There are no deep varicose veins because technically they are all superficial. It is a chronic disease and recurrence is common. Deep vein removal is almost never done. All vein surgeries attempt to improve circulation and symptoms. If circulation is normal and there are no problematic symptoms, vein treatments should not be done.

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Answered by Arizona Vein Specialists

There are no deep varicose veins because technically they are all superficial. It is a chronic disease and recurrence is common. Deep vein removal is almost never done. All vein surgeries attempt to improve circulation and symptoms. If circulation is normal and there are no problematic symptoms, vein treatments should not be done.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Advanced Vein Center

Published on Feb 28, 2013

Deep veins in the muscle are not removed. The deep system is the main route for venous return. Varicose veins generally refer to visible, bulging veins that are on the surface of the skin. I am not aware of any long-term effects of removing them.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

Deep veins in the muscle are not removed. The deep system is the main route for venous return. Varicose veins generally refer to visible, bulging veins that are on the surface of the skin. I am not aware of any long-term effects of removing them.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on Feb 28, 2013

Varicose veins are actually superficial veins. You don't need them.

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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Varicose veins are actually superficial veins. You don't need them.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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