AMBULATORY PHLEBECTOMY

Ambulatory phlebectomy is a method of removing varicose veins. It is done in the office under local anesthesia. Tiny punctures are made in the skin through which the veins are extracted. Suturing is unnecessary and usually there is no visible scar. Most procedures take about an hour. After treatment, a compression bandage is applied and a stocking is placed over the bandage. The bandage is worn about 3 days and the stocking about 1 week. We ask that you walk or bike (or similar) about 1 hour per day for 1 week.

Ambulatory phlebectomy of large varicose vein of lower leg and endovenous laser of underlying vein in the upper leg.