Ablation: You will need a good workup to include a duplex ultrasound in the standing position. The best results are done using thermal ablation such as endovenous laser ablation or radiofrequency ablation. Stripping the veins should not be necessary.
Answered 6/17/2015
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Depends: Depending on the size and location of your varicose veins, you could have an endovenous thermal ablation procedure. You might also have slcerotherapy and/or phlebectomy might be recommended to you. See a vein specialist who can do an ultrasound evaluation of your veins and then decide what is the best way for your varicose veins to be treated.
Answered 3/16/2013
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Varicose Vein Cure: Treatment of varicose veins will depend on the severity of the veins & the underlying cause. See a vein specialists (vascular surgeon) to get evaluated with an ultrasound. Often the condition can be cured with laser treatment (evlt) or radiofrequency ablation. Somtimes sclerotherpy (injections) or surgery is needed. Compression stockings can help slow the spread if you want to avoid procedures.
Answered 1/20/2014
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Close leaking valves: Varicose veins are a result of malfunctioning valves usually in the saphenous system. The first step in treatment would be to obtain a venous reflux ultrasound to make the diagnosis and help plan treatment which could be laser or radiofreqency closure of the valves usually with microphlebectomies and possible sclerotherapy or ultrasound directed sclerotherapy. You should see a vein specialist.
Answered 12/9/2013
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