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Which treatment for varicose veins leave less pain and discoloration of the skin?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

Specializes in surgery

Depends : Size of veins, techniques, bleeding factors, skin status, all are intended to be cosmetic to a degree. But it varies, .

Answered 4/5/2014

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Phlebectomy: Phlebectomy to remove large, ropy vv will result in bruising, which resolves in several weeks, and is quickest way to see results. Sclerotherapy is performed a lot in european centers; phlebitis is common, resulting in pigmentation, requiring drainage at times. Important to obtain ultrasound, and ablate incompetent axial veins (great/small saphenous) along with phlebectomy.

Answered 9/12/2017

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