Q & A with the Docs: Treating Varicose Veins & Vulvar Varicose Veins
At Physicians Vein Clinics we get asked a lot of questions about veins - as you might imagine! Why are my veins so blue? Is it OK to have treatment on my veins if I am on a blood thinner? How much downtime is required after receiving a procedure? You name it, we have heard it and answered it!
We plan to share all of our wisdom to these frequently asked questions here, in our blog, for you, our patients to read and learn more about. For starters, we have 2 questions we get asked often about they are...
Q: Is ambulatory phlebectomy effective in treating varicose veins?
A: Ambulatory phlebectomy, when done properly, is extremely effective for treating certain varicose veins. It is usually performed on large(>3mm) varicose veins called tributaries that are just below the skin and often bulge out. The targeted vein is removed through tiny incisions that heal closed without sutures. The procedure usually takes 30 minutes or less and is done with a local anesthetic so the patient is awake.
Q: Can you treat vulvar varicose veins?
A: Vulvar varicose veins are fairly common in women, especially after pregnancies. Vulvar varicosities can usually be effectively treated with a procedure called sclerotherapy where the veins are injected with a solution that causes the veins to heal closed. Sometimes women with vulvar varicosities have vein issues higher in the pelvis and your vein specialist may want to do some further testing before treatment.
These questions were answered by our board-certified physician, Dr. Chester, MD, DABVLM, RPhS. You can find Dr. Chester in our Mitchell, SD; Sioux Falls, SD; Sioux City, IA; and Sioux Center, IA vein clinics.
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