What kind of anesthesia is used during Varicose Vein Surgery?

Would I be put under, or is just a local used?

Answers from doctors (9)


More About Doctor Vein Specialists

Published on Oct 02, 2018

Anesthetic techniques may vary from practice to practice but, in my opinion, all vein procedures in 2018 can and should be performed under local anesthesia, thus minimizing the risks of general or IV sedation. If local anesthesia and tumescent anesthesia (liquid placed around the vein to empty the vein, provide local anesthetic and absorb the heat) is administered effectively, all patients may safely and comfortably be treated without general or IV sedation.

Answered by Vein Specialists (View Profile)

Anesthetic techniques may vary from practice to practice but, in my opinion, all vein procedures in 2018 can and should be performed under local anesthesia, thus minimizing the risks of general or IV sedation. If local anesthesia and tumescent anesthesia (liquid placed around the vein to empty the vein, provide local anesthetic and absorb the heat) is administered effectively, all patients may safely and comfortably be treated without general or IV sedation.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Jun 04, 2012

During my procedures, I use a combination of local anesthesia and tumescent, which is also a form of local anesthesia. No one is put to sleep or receives general anesthesia. About 20% of patients (those that are apprehensive) will request an oral sedation (1 mg Ativan).

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

During my procedures, I use a combination of local anesthesia and tumescent, which is also a form of local anesthesia. No one is put to sleep or receives general anesthesia. About 20% of patients (those that are apprehensive) will request an oral sedation (1 mg Ativan).

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Mar 14, 2010

The choice of anesthesia is a decision make between the patient and the surgeon. Depending on the procedure there may be a wide range of options while some types of surgery require a more specific choice.It depends on what procedure you have, if it is in a clinic or a hospital and other factors. Some are general anesthesia, some are local with sedation.
In general, medical care and surgery is designed to be minimally invasive, including reduction of risks and down time. This is very much the case in vein procedures which most often can be performed fully ambulatory under local anesthesia.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

The choice of anesthesia is a decision make between the patient and the surgeon. Depending on the procedure there may be a wide range of options while some types of surgery require a more specific choice.It depends on what procedure you have, if it is in a clinic or a hospital and other factors. Some are general anesthesia, some are local with sedation.
In general, medical care and surgery is designed to be minimally invasive, including reduction of risks and down time. This is very much the case in vein procedures which most often can be performed fully ambulatory under local anesthesia.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Angelo N. Makris MD

Published on Mar 11, 2010

Most procedures are performed under local anesthesia. Occasionally I'll give an anxious patient some Valium.

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Answered by Angelo N. Makris MD

Most procedures are performed under local anesthesia. Occasionally I'll give an anxious patient some Valium.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


VeinSolutions - Edina

Published on Mar 11, 2010

It depends on what procedure you have, if it is in a clinic or a hospital and other factors. Some are general anesthesia, some are local with sedation.

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Answered by VeinSolutions - Edina

It depends on what procedure you have, if it is in a clinic or a hospital and other factors. Some are general anesthesia, some are local with sedation.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Center for Venous Disease - Glendale

Published on Mar 11, 2010

If you schedule in one of our centers, we do not put patients under. Too many complications with general anesthesia. We use local.

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Answered by Center for Venous Disease - Glendale

If you schedule in one of our centers, we do not put patients under. Too many complications with general anesthesia. We use local.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Mar 11, 2010

Just local anesthesia is generally all that is required.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

Just local anesthesia is generally all that is required.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


The Jacksonville Vein Center

Published on Mar 11, 2010

Local anesthesia is the most common method. Some practices may use an oral anxiolytic such as Valium to relax you, but usually no. Sedation is used.

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Answered by The Jacksonville Vein Center

Local anesthesia is the most common method. Some practices may use an oral anxiolytic such as Valium to relax you, but usually no. Sedation is used.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Mar 04, 2010

Local anesthetic known as tumescent anesthesia is all that is necessary. Oral medications or light iv sedation could be used additionally. There is no need for general anesthesia for today's office-based procedures.

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Answered by Miller Vein

Local anesthetic known as tumescent anesthesia is all that is necessary. Oral medications or light iv sedation could be used additionally. There is no need for general anesthesia for today's office-based procedures.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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