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Can I get sclerotherapy on the veins in my legs soon after breast augmentation?
Sclerotherapy - 16 answers
I'm in a time crunch because I'm moving overseas next month. I wanted to do sclerotherapy on the veins in my legs, but I just had breast augmentation surgery three days ago. I feel fine and I have a consult app...
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Will successfully treated spider veins just come back again?
Sclerotherapy - 16 answers
I understand that it's possible to develop NEW spider veins in time, but I'm wondering if the spider veins you already treated successfully will simply come back again (i.e. schlerotherapy isn't permanent and o...
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Is throbbing pain normal 10 weeks after EVL Ablation?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 16 answers
I had 2 separate EVL Ablations 10 weeks ago. I am now having the original achy/throbbing pain resuming in the back of my leg behind my knee. It's the same discomfort that the MD diagnosed as valvular incompeten...
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Why am I still experiencing swelling more than two years after EVLA?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 16 answers
I had the endovenous laser ablation procedure over two years ago. Initially there was some swelling, but it improved with compression hose. I no longer wear the hose and today I measured my leg. The portion fr...
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My doctor said my vein is too large to have sclerotherapy performed first, is this true?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 16 answers
I have a few visible spider veins on my lower leg that I want treated with foam sclerotherapy. However, the doctor wants me to do endovenous laser treatment before the sclerotherapy. According to him, my vein i...
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What long-term side effects should I expect when a nerve is wrapped around the vein being closed?
ELVeS (Endo Laser Vein System) - 16 answers
I had a severe burning sensation all during the venus closure procedure. The doctor said it was due to a nerve around the vein. Will there be any problems with this in the future?
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I am a flight attendant, should I wear full-length or knee-high compression stockings?
Compression Stockings - 16 answers
As an international flight attendant, I'm on my feet at high altitudes for 8 to 16 hours. Although I have no vein problems I know that compression stockings help my aching legs. Is there a difference in wearing...
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Can I use compression stockings for varicose and spider veins in the upper thigh?
Compression Stockings - 16 answers
I am a 42-yr-old male and have had a lot of spider veins and some mild varicose veins in my upper right thigh for more than 7 years. I once tried women's compression stockings and they relieved my discomfort. I...
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I have had swelling in my feet and lower leg for about 2 or 3 months. I have tried compression socks with limited results. What should I do?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 15 answers
My foot doctor said I may need a test to see if I am a candidate for vein surgery. I'm a little nervous about this procedure. Can you let me what my options are?
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What is the best treatment for venous ulcers?
Compression Stockings - 15 answers
What is the recommended procedure for treating leg ulcers?
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Can I have a vein ablation if I have a deep vein clot in the leg?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 15 answers
I have a deep vein clot and I was wondering if I can have an ablation to close the the vein on the inside of my leg?
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How safe is endovenous laser ablation for a person aged 92?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 15 answers
My father has ulcers on his legs. He has had several over the past years that are very difficult to heal. His legs are brown in color and very swollen. The doctor wants to do Endovenous Laser Ablation (ELA) on ...
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Is it normal to form a clot in the saphenous vein after EVLT?
Endovenous Laser Ablation - 15 answers
I had an endovenous laser treatment ( EVLT) a week ago and today the doctor found a clot in my saphenous vein. It is pretty close to the saphenofemoral junction. They prescribed baby aspirin and a follow-up sca...
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