Austin Ambulatory Phlebectomy Vein Treatment
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. It is usually very well tolerated. 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. Avoid hot baths, heavy lifting and long travel for a week.
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underlying vein in upper leg. Individual results may vary
In most cases, ambulatory phlebectomy is done in conjunction with other treatments such as endovenous laser ablation for underlying dysfunctional veins, and sclerotherapy for smaller surface veins.
