ELVeS (Endo Laser Vein System) Questions
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Can ELVeS be used to treat varicose veins on the lower leg?
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Could the ELVeS procedure be performed on varicose veins in the lower leg? I realize that the endovenous laser treatment cannot be used for the lower leg and I was wondering if ELVeS could be an alternative for...
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Is there anything that can be done about thread veins on my face (cheek,chin, neck)
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Wondering if anything can be done for the thread veins that cover one side of my cheek,nose, chin & neck? They are very embarassing and cause me to wear alot of make-up trying to cover it up. I'm 61 years old a...
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Can the large vein that runs down my foreheard be treated?
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Purple veins on my wrist, should I be concerned?
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I occasionally have pain in my hands. I noticed one vein in particular is dark purple and appears to be purple to other people. But one vein next to it looks fine. I'm kinda worried but nor sure I should be. Do...
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I had Laser ablation radiofrequency closure bilateral 7 days now,
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Worried about the bruising on my left thigh where there is a kink of veins. My specialist had done another insertion of the catheter where the kink veins is and now it is where the bruises still coming out is i...
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I have restless leg syndrome. If I undergo a laser ablation, what success rate can I expect?
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I have five more endovenous laser ablation procedures scheduled. How can I control my anxiety while under local anesthesia?
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I had one in six endovenous laser ablation procedures. Yes, there is some pain and discomfort, but that was not the biggest problem. I am very aware of my body all the time, and anesthesia helped with the pain,...
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Can ELVeS prevent new varicose veins?
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I've heard that ELVeS can prevent new varicose veins from occurring, and from recurring once a given area has been treated. Is this true, and if not, can any treatment prevent varicose veins?
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Why is it important to walk for 15 minutes after ELVeS?
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Why should I walk?
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Does Veinwave cause more tiny veins in the same area?
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Does Veinwave cause more tiny veins in the same area? There's a group of them that I think popped up because the others were closed. The nurse told me it could take up to 6-8 weeks...I'm worried.
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Can ELVeS treat blue facial veins around the orbital area?
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Is my blood pressure higher due to poor circulation?
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My blood pressure was not that high before, but it has been a bit higher within the last 6 months. Could this be due to poor circulation? If so, will a vein ablation improve my circulation and thus improve my b...
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My groin incision was red, painful and I got a fever. I got antibiotics but my Dr. said it wasn't infected. It keeps oozing. My skin around it hurts!
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I had both GSV ablation done at the same time. He also performed phlebectomy on both legs, although I had my right done previously. I developed these symptoms 6 days after surgery. Fever 102 F, chills, redness ...
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I was recommended to have ELVeS treatment of the GSV with microphlebectomy of varicose veins on the shin. Is this right?
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Duplex ultrasound on the left leg showed incompetence of ostial valve of GSV (diam up to 12 mm in sapheno-phemoral junction in standing position) with vertical reflux all over GSV (4+ sec) until 1/3 of the shin...
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Are there any varicose and spider vein treatments that have permanent, lasting results?
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Can ELVeS treat variocoele?
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I have a variocoele and am looking for treatment, is endovenous treatment a good option?
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I had endovenous ablation a week ago. After lifting my child and sitting him down I felt pain in my calf and groin. Did I reopen the vein?
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I had endovenous ablation done on my left leg a week ago. I accidentally lifted my 3.5 yr old who weighs like 40 lbs. I put him down within seconds of realizing what I had done. Almost immediately I had intense...
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What will happen if I remove the GSV? Will it be higher pressure on the deep vein system?
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As I know, GSV transports about 10-15% of blood, the other 85-90 percent is transported by the deep vein system. If I remove the GSV with ELVes I fear that there will be higher pressure on the deep vein system ...
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My varicose veins and associating symptoms are still present after vein surgery, why is that?
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I had laser vein removal surgery to remove my varicose veins but they are still there. I'm also still experiencing symptoms associated with varicose veins. My doc assured me they would be gone after the procedu...
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8 days after EVLA I've been experiencing numbness and sharp shooting pain inside my right ankle. Could this be caused by the procedure? What to do?
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Eight days after EVLA I started experiencing numbness and sharp shooting pain inside my right ankle. My doctor said it's the result of the numbing agent used during surgery, and that it is wearing off. He also ...
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