Ambulatory Phlebectomy Questions
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Please help me to understand why would I need a phlebectomy after a EVLA?
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My Dr discussed EVLA and Sclerotherapy. Now, my paperwork mentions EVLA, Deep Sclerotherapy, and Phlebectomy are approved by insurance. I was told that this is just a back up procedure, but I am uncomfortable w...
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Is it possible to do a phlebectomy on a refluxing perforator vein and likely remove it for good without a laser or other methods?
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I had ambulatory phlebectomy preformed on my varicose vein and (according to my doctor) a preforatoring vein that I was concerned was causing the reflux. He said doing an ambulatory phlebectomy on the perforat...
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Is it common to be refered for a phlebectomy prior to a total knee replacement?
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I was surprised when my orthopedic surgeon recommended the removal of a varicose vein (back of leg) before doing a total knee replacement. He was concerned about it rupturing with the tourniquet. My vascular su...
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My left arm is showing a protruding vein in my fore arm. It’s creating an aching feeling in my shoulder. Should I be alarmed?
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After ambulatory phlebectomy I have a large blister under one of the steri strips. What should I do?
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I have a large blister under one of the steri strips. The area around it is warm, and the warmth increases as you touch closer to the blister. There are other areas where phlebectomy was performed, and they are...
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I have sharp pain 1 week after ambulatory phlebectomy. What's going on?
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A week after my ambulatory phlebectomy procedure, I had my check-up and everything looked and felt great. That evening, I was walking leisurely on the treadmill and got this incredibly sharp, sever pain. It f...
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I had a multiple phlebectomies on my left leg and EVLA on my rt. After the procedure, I see new varicose veins on my rt leg. Do I need them removed?
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I had multiple phlebectomies on my left leg and EVLA on my right leg. After the procedure, I see new varicose veins (visible) on my right leg. The previous bulging veins have not completely gone yet. I presume ...
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Pain and bump after ambulatory phlebectomy with ligation. Any Ideas?
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I had ambulatory phlebectomy with ligation 6 weeks ago and my leg still has shooting pains at times and I've got this painful bump on my inner thigh that won't go away. Sometimes the swelling (maybe a vein) spr...
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What is the risk of performing a second stripping surgery on a saphanenous vein that regenerated? Could the cramping symptoms worsen?
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My original surgery occurred 2 years ago. My dermatologist who now does vein procedures told me that I should never have had the surgery given my age (42). He seems to believe that laser may help my issues. I r...
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My husband had a phlebectomy on both legs.
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His better leg before surgery is now numb from below knee to toes. He cannot walk because he does not feel. Doctor wants him to go to PT. How can that help if Dr. injured or cut nerve ?
Is this normal? His d...
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Does Medicare cover the VNUS closure and/or phlebectomy procedure?
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I've received varying information regarding Medicare coverage. I have had ultrasounds twice, and each indicate that my valves do not function correctly. As if the test was not an indicator, I have had lower leg...
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I had ambulatory phlebectomy 9 days ago. The wraps came off two days ago. I know it is common to have lumps under the incisions.
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The lumps are very painful. I can't wear my comp socks because its painful to touch the area and I can barely bend my knee. It is very similar to the "charlie horse" pains I had prior to the surgery. When I fir...
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Why is there so much scarring from ambulatory phlebectomy?
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A friend of mine had ambulatory phlebectomy and now her leg is scarred from about 50 little incisions that never really healed. Everything online says "minimal" scarring, but is that really true? It wasn't in h...
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Reduce scarring
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Is there a cream or something that can help minimize the appearance of the scarring left from an ambulatory phlebectomy?
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Could you give me some info on the O injection?
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I have had a hysterectomy and have a blood disorder called essential thrombocytopenia, I have had a heart attack and two strokes. Would I be a candidate for this? I do not take estrogen.
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Hyper pigmentation after having ambulatory phlebectomy and EVLA.
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I have some hyper pigmentation on one of my legs after having ambulatory phlebectomy and endovenous laser ablation. What topical treatment can I use to help fade this hyperpigmentation? Or should I just give ...
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Can removal of veins and the ablation of greater and lesser saphenous veins lead to an increase in the number of varicose veins?
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Two years after having my greater and lesser saphenous veins ablated in both legs and some varicose veins removed (stab phlebotomy) in my right leg, I have now developed a considerable amount of varicose veins ...
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How many phlebectomy sessions will an insurance carrier cover per year?
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I need more sessions of phlebectomy, will insurance cover them? Also, how many weeks or months will my sessions be spaced apart?
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Will self tanning cream help blend scars from ambulatory phlebectomy?
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I had an ambulatory phlebectomy performed on on leg in May 2011, and the other leg in October 2011. I have tiny scars from the incisions. Will self-tanning cream darken these scars, or will it help blend them...
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Is it normal for spider/bulging veins to look worse one week after a VNUS procedure? My follow-up scan went well.
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I had a VNUS procedure completed on both of my legs one week ago. I wore stockings day and night for three days, and during the day for one week. I've been walking a lot (at least one hour per day) and I'm in g...
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