ELVeS (Endo Laser Vein System) Questions
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What long-term side effects should I expect when a nerve is wrapped around the vein being closed?
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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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MyVNUS closure a total failure. I have more veins down the left leg, and tingling and numbness that is keeping me awake at night. What should I do?
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I regret having this procedure done, as I look much worse than before. The nerve is damaged at the incision site of the laser treatment and this extends to the leg and foot, making sleep difficult. It is also p...
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Does routine running (1.5 mile a day) exacerbate varicose veins?
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Someone told me EVLT would disable access to the heart if ever in later in life you needed a heart surgery. Is this true?
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Someone I know has the same problem with bi-lateral veins and was considering EVLT procedure. She went to see her family doctor and was told these procedures are not done anymore because if you have a heart pro...
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I am pregnant. I have vulvar varicosities and a swollen vein in inguinal region but none on my legs. What is happening?
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Is ELVeS the same as EVLT?
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I'm confused. Is ELVeS the same thing as EVLT and Endovenous Laser Ablation? They all sound kind of the same in terms of how the procedure is performed.
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Diode or NdYag for EVLT
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Which modality and in given modality, what frequency is superior for end result to a given patient in EVLT? Does the ownership of a particular machine influence opinion?
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I had endovenous laser ablation and now instead of blue/green marks, I have red ones. Is this normal? What should I do?
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Why do I still need to get saline injections in my leg veins if I had the endolaser procedure? They said it is not cosmetic by the way.
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I have been getting treatment for my varicose veins and had endovenous laser ablation done. About a month later, the office staff required me to have (I think saline) injected into my veins with an ultrasound g...
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5 days after EVLT of the thigh, I have a hard quater size lump at the site and it feels warm. Is this normal? Should I be concerned?
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I have numbness and pain 3 months after laser varicose vein surgery on my left leg. The veins are still prominent. Was there an error in surgery?
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I had varicose vein removal surgery some months ago. Now I have pain, cramps, swelling, mobility and balance issues, and limping after a short walk. I feel like something is severely wrong.
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What treatment options are available for varicose and spider veins?
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I have both varicose and spider veins. I want to get them treated but I'm not sure what my treatment options are. I am constantly afraid that my varicose veins are going to get bigger and that my spider veins a...
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Is it good to take Horse Chestnut pills to prevent spider veins and varicose veins from returning?
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EVLT and sclerotherapy were performed on both legs. I am only 32 years old. I would like to prevent my spider veins and varicose veins from returning. Would you recommend Horse Chestnut pills or other over-the-...
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Can ELA or RFA be used to treat hand and arm veins? if not, what can be recommended?
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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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What, if any, complications can occur using the ELVeS?
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I have previously had sclerotherapy for my veins with excellent results. Now, a doctor, said my valve is problematic so the Laser should be used. I guess I'm a little nervous about the procedure.
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Leg veins or tortuous veins treated by EVLT?
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Most you tube videos I have watched show only thigh veins being tackled by EVLT. No videos show leg veins or tortuous veins. Does this mean, it is difficult to use lasers in these situations?
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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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What is the difference between ELVeS and Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT)?
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Is one better than the other?
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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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