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I had swelling in my legs/ankle prior to EVLT, and after the procedure the swelling continues. Did the procedure work? Shouldn't the swelling stop?
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I had swelling in legs and ankle prior to EVLT. Two months after the procedure, I still have the same amount of swelling even though I continue to wear my compression stockings. Did the procedure work? Shouldn'... Read more
My doctor wants to treat the greater and lesser saphenous veins in both legs on the same day, is this appropriate?
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My doctor wants to treat the greater and lesser saphenous veins in both my legs with EVLT and ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy in the same session (that's a total of 4 veins). Am I likely to have more complicati... Read more
When I stand after sitting or laying for a relatively short time the vein feels like it is being stretched, how long will this last?
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I had endovenous laser treatment about 3 weeks ago. When I stand after sitting for 15+ minutes it feels like the vein in my leg (below my knee) is being stretched. Also, my leg is numb around the site the laser... Read more
Is there any website that will give me insight on my doctor?
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I went to a doctor for endovenous laser treatment. The area he treated actually looks worse than before. Is there any website that will give me insight on my doctor? I wander what type of reviews he's gotten an... Read more
It appears that a branch is trying to re-open the vein. Should EVLT be used on the branch or sclerotherapy?
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At two weeks post-EVLT for insufficiency, a branch off the GSV was documented by ultrasound and my description of pulsing pain. The branch is on the inner thigh, about two inches above the knee. It feels like i... Read more
After EVLT for GSV, what about perforators?
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My doctor says he will do EVLT (laser) and close the GSV. However, he says I need to go through minimally invasive surgery (with anesthesia) to close the perforators from GSV to deep vein. He says these two go ... Read more
Intense pain righr after EVLT.
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I had evlt earlier today and I'm now experiencing pretty intense pain on my inner thigh to the point where I am limping and close to tears. This is coming from someone who has had past instances of stitches, br... Read more
Will vein ablation in the upper leg treat bulging veins in my calves?
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My bulging veins are only in my calves and I understand that the treatment is above the knee only. Realistically will the bulging veins go away after the treatment? Read more
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Is it normal that my vein is showing from the top of my thigh to my knee? The vein is also very hard and sore to touch.
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I had endovenous laser treatment. Is it normal, a week and a half after the procedure, for my vein to show from the top of my thigh to my knee. The vein is also very hard and sore to touch. Read more
Is it unusual for a doctor to advise performing EVLT 6 times?
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I have 3 or 4 veins in each leg that are causing reflux. I've seen 2 doctors to get information about treatment, but am unsure who to go with. One doctor wants to perform EVLT one leg at a time, which amounts t... Read more
How common are EVLT/microphlebectomy complications? Also, when can I expect to feel well enough to return to work?
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I had EVLT/microphlebetomy (16 sites with a stitch or two at each site) 4 wks ago. I could not walk or use my leg normally for 3 wks due to pain in my inner and upper thigh. My doctor diagnosed a thermal burn t... Read more
How long before I can start wearing high heels after EVLT?
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It's been 10 days since my laser surgery and I'm wondering how long before I can start wearing high heels. Will I be restricted from wearing heels or similar shoes forever? Read more
Will EVLT help with leg swelling?
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Other than some bulging and pain, my main problem regarding my veins is my feet and ankle swelling. I have been diagnosed with veinous insufficiency. Will EVLT help the swelling? Read more
What treatment options can you suggest? I have SFJ and GSV incompetence.
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I have very symptomatic pains in my thighs and across the knees. The results of my duplex scan were as follows: SFJ incompetence and GSV incompetence. However, the diameter of my GSV is 3.2 mm and an RF cathete... Read more
What is the difference between ELAS, EVLT and ELVES?
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And which one would be better? Read more
Is the pain I'm experiencing after EVLT normal?
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I had EVLT 2days ago and for past two nights as soon as I lay down I have a lot of in my lower leg. I have to sit up in order to fall asleep. Is this normal? Should I contact the person who treated me? Read more
My vein procedure was not completed due to fiber optic breakage in the vein, what should the next steps be in correcting my venous problems?
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I had EVLT attempted on my left leg 3 weeks ago. Unfortunately there was a fiber optic breakage in my vein, which caused that particular procedure to be incomplete. Instead, my surgeon performed a mini phlebect... Read more
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