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 light are delivered inside the vein, which causes it to seal and collapse. The procedure is done in-office under local anesthesia. Followed by a compression stocking places on the treated leg. This procedure does not mess with circulation (it actually improves it) because blood travels through other healthy veins rather than trying to travel through a damaged vein. Most insurances cover this procedure as well. I would recommend seeing a Phlebologist in your area.
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June 9th, 2010 at 6:25 am
This is interesting. In East Asian countries, smaller calves are preferred, hence, calf reduction surgery.