I had EVLT 3 weeks ago. When I went for the 2-week follow-up, it showed that the vein was still open. My doctor said he needed to redo the procedure. I thought this was a one-time procedure, and am confused as to what my options are.
An EVLT is usually, 98% to 99% of [...]
Q: I have 7 cuts in my leg between my knee and ankle from vein stripping and 3 above. I have just awful tingling and numbness especially at the inner ankle. All the cuts and areas are sensitive 6 months after surgery. What do I do? I have adductor tenditis too.
A: With routine daily use [...]
Q: Can a laser effectively occlude an incompetent Sapheno-Femoral Junction? If it does, which modality is better: Diode or NdYag?
A: Technically, you do not want someone to occlude your saphenofemoral junction. The occlusion should extend to a short distance below the saphenofemoral junction. All of the LASERs in routine use for saphenous vein ablation work [...]
Q: I am only 21 years old but I have painful veins on my left leg. I have had them since I was very young, and they only become worse. They are only on one leg. That is the best option to treat the appearance? Thank you.
A: You need to see a qualified Phlebologist for [...]
Q: Most youtube 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?
A: The ELVeS and EVLT are use primarily used to treat the saphenous veins from the mid-calf up to the thigh. Refluxing [...]
Q: Will Varicose Veins reappear? Do I have them for life even after treatment?
A: Patients with varicose veins have a predisposition to forming varicose veins. Therefore, despite treatment, you will always be predisposed to having varicose veins. However, once a varicose vein has been removed or ablated by sclerotherapy or laser… it is gone! It [...]
Q: Can you please detail some of the restrictions after an Endovenous Laser Ablation?
A: Normal activity should be ok, including walking, standing, and house chores. Activity can essentially be resumed right away. Rigorous exercise and heavy lifting (<20lbs) will need to be delayed by 1 week. Typically showering is ok immediately as well. I advise [...]
Q: Is it harmful to your leg circulation to sit with them crossed?
A: Leg crossing has by myth been accused of causing all varieties of circulatory problems.
Interestingly, there has not been a scientific article confirming this ingrained and still-propogated rumor. Even more fascinating, there is strong and growing evidence the leg crossing favors circulation, especially [...]
Q: Will Veinwave treat varicose veins?
A: No, the Veinwave can not treat the size of a varicose vein. Only the tiny red spider veins. Veinwave is very effective with these, but a larger vein calls for different treatment.
- Dr. Wright
Is there a difference between PAD and varicose veins, and are there tests to confirm? Also can you have Venous closure surgery if you have PAD?
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) usually refers to atherosclerosis in the walls of arteries, causing blockage which can manifest as pain in walking, fatigue in the calves with walking, poorly healing [...]
Does the sclerotherapy treatment relieve or help vein disease symptoms?
Yes. Sclerotherapy which is an injections of a medication to close veins can help or relieve symptoms such as tenderness, aching, and burning caused by varicose veins. However, it is best to have an evaluation by a doctor with an ultrasound to know the full extent [...]
I have spider veins and more visible thicker veins that are not bumpy but painful nonetheless…my doctor suggested laser therapy and said it would treat both.From what I have read, laser treats spider veins only…is this true?
There are two types laser therapy when it comes to leg veins problems. The first is [...]
Is the association between Varicose Veins and pregnancy because of the weight gained during pregnancy? Or are there other factors involved?
During the first trimester of pregnancy, hormones are released that cause relaxation of veins. This promotes blood to go in the wrong direction (reflux) which may cause varicose veins. The fact that most varicose veins [...]
I had 3 laser surgeries done on left leg in 2006. It helped tremendously. I had much pain swelling etc. off and on for years until I did this. Well now I have some new vein problem in same leg. Right now I have superficial phlebitis in the left leg. How many times can you [...]
My wife is 73 and is suffering from varicose veins for the last 5 years. We have tried all possible medication. Is there a treatment for a permanent cure?
There is a procedure called an Endovenous Laser Ablation. That is a small fiber that is inserted through a needle stick in the skin. Pulses of laser [...]
