Year: 2012

Is Microphlebectomy Safe?

Microphlebectomy, is an outpatient, office procedure, is the removal of a large varicose vein through a small incision in the leg. It is a safe and effective method for improving the look and feel of the leg. The results, from a cosmetic point of view and from a pain relief point of view, are almost […]

Does Microphlebectomy Work?

Large varicose veins are not only unsightly and embarrassing, but they can be painful! Microphlebectomy is definitely an effective treatment for the removal of these larger varicose veins without the need for a major surgical procedure. It is reserved for those veins that are too large for sclerotherapy or injections. The vein is actually removed from the […]

What is Microphlebectomy?

Microphlebectomy is the medical term for the removal of a large or medium sized varicose vein through a tiny incision in the leg. The incisions are less than 1/4 inch in length–just enough to get the vein out with a cosmetically acceptable result. The incisions are so small that they often don’t require stitches to […]