Microphlebectomy Questions
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Is there any risk in not doing microphlebectomy after the closure procedure?
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My leg feels a lot better after 2 months (not perfect) but some bulging veins remain. Could I worsen my condition if I don't remove the bulging veins? How would blood flow out?
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Exercise after procedure
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How soon after my procedure can I resume body weight exercise, such as pistol squats, planks and pull ups? How soon after can I resume kettle bell practice?
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I still have bruise-like dots all over my leg after having a microphlebectomy 5 months ago. Will they ever fade, or are they permanent?
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I have been using vitamin E, a gel-based scar cream and skin lightening, and the dots are still very deep in color and there are many of them. These were not bulging-type veins that were removed, they were smal...
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I had a phlebectomy 8 days ago. Is it OK to have an alcoholic drink with dinner?
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I had microphlebectomy performed on both of my legs and new varicose veins are popping up. Is that normal?
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My doctor told me that having varicose veins is a progressive vein disease so it is normal to see new ones popping up. A new vein has popped out right where there was an incision.
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Which is safer and more effective, general or spinal anesthesia?
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I had the microphlebectomy procedure performed on one of my legs 3 months ago. It caused extreme pain all over my body for about two days after the surgery. I read somewhere that it could have been due to an al...
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Why did I form dead tissue around my microablation site that needed to be removed?
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After a closure procedure and microablation, what would cause the tissue in the treatment area to die, requiring me to have to have it opened up and have the dead tissue removed?
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Is general anesthesia for endovenous ablation and microphlebectomy necessary?
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I have a procedure coming up and I feel pressured from the doctors to get general anesthesia instead of local anesthesia. They tell me it's due to patient's comfort and that otherwise it will be painful, but I ...
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I had a bi-lateral microphlembectomy 1 week ago and am starting to experience heart palpitations. Is this related or separate?
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I had a bi-lateral microphlembectomy 1 week ago and am starting to experience heart palpitations. Is this related or separate? I also had a EVLA on my right thigh two weeks ago (my already treated vein reopened...
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I had phlebectomy 2 weeks ago. All was well until I started wearing open toe compression stockings 1 week post-op (as directed by my physician.)
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Suddenly, I started experiencing sharp, stabbing pain midway between the top and bottom of the inside of my foot. This area seemed to be extremely constricted by the stockings, so I stopped wearing them after t...
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Is soreness and tenderness in the treatment normal after light jogging?
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I have been doing household chores and walking since the EVLT and microphlebectomy procedures. Recently I resumed light jogging (9 weeks post-EVLT and 7 weeks microphlebectomy). I feel soreness and tenderness o...
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I have several areas of red, bulging, itching patches on both legs. What is going on?
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I had microphlebectomies on both legs. The first on 10/16/17 and the second on 10/19/17. I have been recovering well until the night of 10/29/17 I started itching (severely). I have had bruising and hardness wh...
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Normal amount for one sitting?
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My recent microphlebectomy was much more intense than anything I am reading about. I was given 50+ injections for numbing and have 46 incisions on my leg. Is that a normal amount for one sitting? seems like I...
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After microphlebectomy should I sleep in my compression stocking? Can I take Aleve for pain?
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How common is it to have to have a second microphlebectomy on a long ropey vein less than two months after the first procedure?
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I had EVLA on both legs for varicose veins that have been present for over 18 years. I have also had a microphlebectomy done on a long ropey vein that went from top thigh down to lower calf. I am awaiting same ...
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I thought no stitches were needed for a microphebectomy. Were stitches necessary?
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I am upset that I now have 1 to 2 cm big X mark scars on my leg because of the stitches done by my doctor (I noticed when she took the tape off after 2 weeks). Is there any way I can get rid of these scars? She...
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Is microphlebectomy safe for removing varicose veins near the inner ankle bone and foot?
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How long before Microphlebectomy should I stop taking aspirin?
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I've heard that taking aspirin could complicate the procedure. I take aspirin daily, but I want to make sure it doesn't affect my vein procedure. What is a safe period of time to allow for the drug to be out of...
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