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Is It Safe To Have More Veins Taken Out After Five Vein Surgeries? Have Stasis Pigmentation On Leg
Hi I have had abouut five vein surgeries over the years since I was about 30 and now i am 57. Still hhave more viens but afraid to have more surgery.i HAVE HAAD EVERY TECHNIQUE, LASER STRIPPIING SCHLERO I do have stASIS PIGMENTATION ON MY RIGHT LEG. i DO WEAR SUPPORT HOSE BUT NOT ON A REGULAR BASIS. iS IT SAFE TO HAVE MORE VEINS TAKEN OUT? TRYING TO LOSE WEIGHTAND WORKING OUT NOW
Fri, 29 Nov 2013
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I usually recommend surgery for varicose veins only in case of symptoms. As you do not have varicose eczema or ulcers why bother for a surgery ?! But I will strongly recommend you to wear compression stockings all the time.
Hope this helped, Take care.
Welcome to healthcare magic,
I usually recommend surgery for varicose veins only in case of symptoms. As you do not have varicose eczema or ulcers why bother for a surgery ?! But I will strongly recommend you to wear compression stockings all the time.
Hope this helped, Take care.
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