An in office procedure for treating larger surface veins. Performed with local anesthetic, small needle sticks are made in the skin overlying these veins. Then, using special tiny instruments, the unhealthy bulging veins are gently removed. There typically are no stitches and minimal downtime from normal activity. Most patients report not taking any pain medicine afterward.
Some people confuse microphlebectomy with old fashioned "vein stripping", but they are totally different procedures. Microphlebectomy is much more successful and leads to very high patient satisfaction with almost no "down time". Our patients drive themselves home after the procedure and need no special care. The leg is healthier and looks much better with the disappearance of unwanted veins.
Microphlebectomy Gallery
Case study 1
47 year old salesman with several years of steadily enlarging varicose veins. Persistent aching and mild ankle swelling.
Case study 2
38 year old mother of two who noted tender veins and heavy legs after the birth of her second child.
Case study 3
51 year old woman who works in retail, standing much of the day. Noted continued aching and burning along her veins.
Case study 4
60 year old insurance agent with pain and swelling associated with these large leg veins.
Case study 5
62 year old nurse developed increasingly prominent hand veins which she desired removed.
