Can varicose veins come back after endovenous laser ablation?

Or does the treatment permanently remove them?

Answers from doctors (6)


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Oct 06, 2010

Endovenous ablation eliminates the refluxing source of the varicose veins. The recurrence rate is extremely low-around 3 to 5 %. However, if varicose veins do recur, a new venous ultrasound should be done to look for the source of the veins.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Endovenous ablation eliminates the refluxing source of the varicose veins. The recurrence rate is extremely low-around 3 to 5 %. However, if varicose veins do recur, a new venous ultrasound should be done to look for the source of the veins.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Jan 22, 2010

Laser ablation is very successful at treating varicose veins, with excellent long term results. The likelihood of veins coming back from the vein that's been treated is exceptionally low. However, there is no guarantee that you could not develop varicose veins from some other source, or other vein, in your leg. This would be more determined by your genetics than anything else.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

Laser ablation is very successful at treating varicose veins, with excellent long term results. The likelihood of veins coming back from the vein that's been treated is exceptionally low. However, there is no guarantee that you could not develop varicose veins from some other source, or other vein, in your leg. This would be more determined by your genetics than anything else.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Miller Vein

Published on Jan 13, 2010

Over 90 % of the time a vein closed by endovenous thermal ablation stays closed. This treats the underlying cause of the varicose veins which will occationally shrink the associated varicose veins following the procedure if done alone. If you also have a microphlebectomy to remove the varicose veins, that is permanent. You will always be at risk for forming other "leaking" veins which can cause new varicose veins.

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Answered by Miller Vein

Over 90 % of the time a vein closed by endovenous thermal ablation stays closed. This treats the underlying cause of the varicose veins which will occationally shrink the associated varicose veins following the procedure if done alone. If you also have a microphlebectomy to remove the varicose veins, that is permanent. You will always be at risk for forming other "leaking" veins which can cause new varicose veins.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Innovative Vein

Published on Jan 11, 2010

Veins that are treated and properly closed are permanently treated. They will be absorbed by the body. Any patient may develop new veins. That is variable. But with follow up vein disease can be controlled without too much difficulty.

Answered by Innovative Vein (View Profile)

Veins that are treated and properly closed are permanently treated. They will be absorbed by the body. Any patient may develop new veins. That is variable. But with follow up vein disease can be controlled without too much difficulty.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Jan 09, 2010

The veins treated are generally resolved, however other veins can occasionally return after years, and can be retreated if needed.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

The veins treated are generally resolved, however other veins can occasionally return after years, and can be retreated if needed.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Jan 08, 2010

95% long term succes but occasionally smaller ones can appear. Usually can be treated much easier with injections.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

95% long term succes but occasionally smaller ones can appear. Usually can be treated much easier with injections.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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