Varicose Vein Surgery
March 31st, 2008 | by admin |
Varicose Vein Surgery
Varicose veins are swollen, twisted and unsightly veins (usually on the legs) that look lumpy and bluish through the skin. Blood is collected in the superficial veins of the leg, just below the skin surface, and delivered to deeper veins that run within the calf muscles. There are several different ways to remove varicose veins. Surgery is usually the best option for varicose veins visible beneath the skin. It is usually most effective in the largest varicose veins which will be completely removed. It is also effective for smaller varicose veins. Treatment can be undergone for therapeutic or cosmetic reasons. surgery can get rid of your varicose veins. Surgery is likely to improve the way your legs look. Surgery is likely to help any symptoms you have, such as aching, heavy and tired legs.
Surgery will not help thread or spider veins which are found within the layers of the skin itself and cannot be physically removed. The surgeon makes a cut at the bottom (ankle end) and the top (groin end) of the varicose vein. A thin, plastic, tube-like instrument is placed into the vein and tied around it. When the tube is pulled out, it pulls the vein from out under the skin. Small surgical cuts can also be made over individual veins to remove them. The operation is usually performed under a general anaesthetic and you are asleep and unaware throughout the procedure. The commonest operation (high tie or saphenofemoral ligation) is where a cut is made in the groin over the top of the main varicose vein. The risks for any surgery include Bleeding ,infection and bruising.
The commonest operation (high tie or saphenofemoral ligation) is where a cut is made in the groin over the top of the main varicose vein. Surgeons can remove varicose veins in several different ways. You can talk to your surgeon about how he or she plans to do your operation. The surgeon will usually remove only the section of vein between your groin and knee. Less often, the whole vein is taken out from groin to ankle. Surgeon makes two cuts: a five-centimetre (two-inch) cut along the crease in your groin, and a one-centimetre (half-inch) cut lower down your leg, usually on the inside of your knee.The surgeon then looks inside your groin and finds the top of the main surface vein in your leg. This vein is tied off at the top (and sometimes the lower end) to stop blood flowing through it.
This is called ligation. A thin, bendy wire is then passed down through the vein to the lower cut. There’s a stripping tool at the upper end of the wire. Surgeons can use an electric device that sucks small bits of vein out of your leg. The surgeon uses a light, which goes under your skin to see the veins that need to be removed. This operation is called transilluminated powered phlebectomy. Surgery seems to work for longer than injections do. Anaesthetics can have side effects. These are more likely with a general anaesthetic. Some of the common side effects of varicose vein surgery include swelling, scaring although scars tend to be less noticeable than varicose veins and fade with time and skin and calf muscle may be painful, swollen and bruised.
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21 Responses to “Varicose Vein Surgery”
By tarunjyoti goswami on Jun 16, 2008 | Reply
I am suffring from varicose vain problems in both my legs for last 2 years. Let me send the details of varicose vain leser surgeries,its’success rate and pros and cons of surgery and the after effect. Also give me the details of the facilities surgery facilities available in and around Kolkata,West Bengal,India.
By Linda Goforth on Jun 29, 2008 | Reply
I looked at every invitation to find out what causes spider veins only to find remedies for sale. This is nothing of service to one who wants to understand what looks like a hemorrage, but often a design of artistic vain.
When I go to “about spider veins, tell more than what I can buy from whomever to help with it when it is apparent that it does not really become corrected. I just want to know how they form or if it is not known.
By lanz on Jul 20, 2008 | Reply
hi!! i just want to know is there any medicine/s for varicose veins so i dont need to go for surgery?? thanks.
By sylvia on Jul 20, 2008 | Reply
hi im a 25 year old mother of two i have suffered from varicose viens for 5 years, and i just would like to no if it is possiable that a person can get them at such a young age? i was told i got them from having a large baby.
By ugene on Oct 9, 2008 | Reply
i’ve had the laser surgery, and now am second guessing my decision. my leg isn’t aching like it was,it hurts much worse.the procedure was very painful, with only a valium administered before the torture. i am currently seeking a second decision and perhaps a lawyer. the end results doesn’t come even remotely close to my expectations.after quesioning the clinic about my current condition, i was told it’s only a temporary condition(after 6 mos!).i advise anyone seeking this treatment to please inquire, investigate,and research your prospective doctor or clinic.
By Hidi on Dec 28, 2008 | Reply
I got my first vericose vein while pregnant w/ my first baby at 18. It seemed to stay the same until 15 yrs later when I became pregnant w/ my 3rd child, then all h*** broke loose. I am 5’9 and 155 lbs. I am in the medical prof. which requires me to be on my feet for 8-10 hrs a day (when im not running!)weight gain, height, genetics & profession all contribute, Not age. I guess were just lucky! Im having vein stripping surgery tomarrow on my left leg and in 6-8 wks on my right leg. Lucky me. If I had taken care of the problem yrs ago, I could opt for the less invasive “closure” surgery. Since they are far to gone for this, I have to have them removed. My advise,
By Tanya on Jan 5, 2009 | Reply
Im suffering with pin-like pains an im avoiding the situation. Is it likely that I may suffer in life or lose my leg…its hard for me to stand at work.I need immediate advise on where to go in New Orleans….Help Im scared..Tanya
By Juanita Cornmier on Feb 18, 2009 | Reply
i realy wish there was someone who can help me get some questions answered. I have been suffering from vericose veins since i was 15, 1 wasn’t overweight but rather under weight i have had 2 surgeries and i am still suffering, i have a job now where i sit all day, and since i started this job my legs are realy hurting and i have a rash on my legs as well, my dr thinks it may be due to the vericose veins or due to poor circulation, but he dont know, i’m scared can any one help me figure out what this is and whats happining to me im 40 yrs old now and im so tired of being in pain and not being able to wear shorts or just enjoy anything. this is realy hard for me. some one HELP.
By Diane on Mar 6, 2009 | Reply
I’m 61 yrs. have had veracose vains for 45yrs 2yrs ago I had “closer” now my legs are black and still swollen but they don’t hurt any more the Dr. said the procedure didn’t work.He said he could do it again but I don’t have $13,000.00. I guess I will just have to live with ugly legs.But since the surgry I have had problems with the sun were I have a rash that itchs all the time and my joints hurt. The doctors say that has nothing to do with the surgry. I think he’s wrong
By john esparza on Mar 23, 2009 | Reply
my sis just had her’s vein surgecy and now something when worng because now she devloped a blood clog.she is intenance care
By jayne on Mar 27, 2009 | Reply
I’m 55 yrs old I have had vericose veins for about 30 years. The past 3 or 4 years my legs just hurt the pain just doesn’t stop. The doctor said I need surgery but the insurance wants me to wear compession pantyhose for three months,will this help my problem? Help What can I do. Has anyone had good luck with surgery?
By Peter on Apr 7, 2009 | Reply
I have varicose veins in my lower leg. Recently I have experienced tenderness in my big toe. Is there any connection wih the two.
By Peter on Apr 7, 2009 | Reply
I have varicose veins in my lower leg. Recently I have experienced tenderness in my big toe. Is there any connection with the two.
By GEORGIA on May 1, 2009 | Reply
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH VARICOSE VEINS A LONG TIME-I SEE THE SURGEON ON MAY 11TH AND CANT WAIT TO GET THEM REMOVED–MY LEGS HURT ALL OF THE TIME AND I AM JUST MISERABLE–I AM 37 AND DO NOT WANT TO LIVE IN PAIN ANYMORE–CAN’T WAIT!!! THANKS FOR THE INFO!
By Cynthia on May 21, 2009 | Reply
Hi i have had vericose veins on the back of both my calves. For as long as i can remember. Prolly since i was 15 but back then they were not to noticeable prolly only to me so i never did pay much attention to it. then years later i notice them getting thicker and darker. So i guess around 25 or so it was really bugging me. Now that am 38 one leg really looks bad my nephew who is 2 said to me the other day”Tia you dirty” i said dirty? Where baby? and he pointed to my vericose veins on the back of my calves. one calve looks really bad but only right behind the calve the ther calve is not to bad at all. I was reading what some of the other women were talking about. Alot of you said you are hurting and that it feels like sharp needle like pain and tenderness and that its hard for you to stand. Also that you live in pain. I thank god that i dont have any of that. But i find it weird that i dont. I hate the site of them if i wear shorts i hate if am in the store and someone is behind. I feel like everybody is looking at that one calve that looks so ugly. I would like to get it remove or stripped or lasered off. But i dont have insurance so i was wondering if some could give me some rough quotes on different procedures. PLEASE Just so i can have an idea of how much i would have to save. Thank you
By michele on May 24, 2009 | Reply
So I guess I’m not alone. I’m very self conscious of my legs too. I think it depends on what type of procedure you have done but I was given the quote of about $3000 per leg. Again, depends on what type of procedure will need to be done. I believe this was for schlerotherapy for one leg and evlt for the other.
By Bill on May 27, 2009 | Reply
on here searching for info, im scheduled to have the surgery monday june 1st on my left leg, it is in constant pain, but the other comments on here have me wondering what if the pain is worse after or if my legs will look worse. . Please pray for me that God will heal me .
By ajp on Jul 22, 2009 | Reply
I had surgery in april ,2009 at that time my legs were heavy and got tired easily. The veins were large and pertruding. Since the surgery my left leg hurts almost continously, and had a infection that finally clearaed up after 2 rounds of MEDICATION ( so they say). Now my right leg on are did not hold and looks worse than before. The surgeon wants to do another surgery to correct and remove veins from the back. I am so confused on what I should do. I am afraid if I don’t it will get much worse and if I do maybe another infection and another 2 -3 months of recovery. I wish I had never had the surgery but my regular vein dr sd they were to bad for other procedures.
By betsy on Nov 5, 2009 | Reply
I had Tri-Vex laser surgery in Feb. 2009. My left leg ached and the veins were really noticable and protruding. I’ve had them for about 25 years and it was time to finally do something about them. Now my leg looks worse than before. The achyness is gone, but still looks very bruised and every incision really sticks out. The Doctor gave me some Epi-Quin cream (bleaching cream) but after 6 months use, it really isn’t doing anything. Has anyone else had this problem? What is the cause and what can be done to correct it.
By Angie on Jan 21, 2010 | Reply
HI, I just read what everyone had to say…Question do you wear those special socks during the day and heating pads…at night ??
WOW mine only hurts when i bend my leg it’s in the crease behind my leg… I’m NOT doing the surgery….seems like no one has anything good to say !!! The only plus is you can’t see it…. Thanks everyone….
By schelese on Apr 25, 2011 | Reply
i got the same thing doen and now my leg hurts worsed and now my leg looks worsed what did the doc tell you that was worng and do you have pain in you leg where the put the tube?