Ambulatory Phlebectomy

Ambulatory phlebectomy is a medical procedure that is designed to treat varicose veins and help you live a fuller life without the side effects caused by problematic veins. Ambulatory phlebectomy is an invasive medical procedure removes varicose veins that protrude on the surface of the legs and that can cause pain and discomfort.

Ambulatory phlebectomy is a procedure that is performed in-office and under local anesthesia and that is performed on the surface of the legs for removing varicose veins.

Ambulatory phlebectomy involves making tiny punctures or incisions through which the varicose veins are removed. The incisions are so small no stitches are required. Veins are very collapsible such that even large veins may be removed through the tiny incisions used in this vein removal technique. The patient is able to walk following the ambulatory phlebectomy procedure.

After an Ambulatory phlebectomy, the patient must wear compression bandages and/or compression stockings. Your vein doctor will advise you how long to wear any bandages or compression hose. Many vein doctors recommend walking or biking after an ambulatory phlebectomy. These activities reduce the pressure in the veins, increases the flow in the veins and reduces the risk of blood clot formation.

The ambulatory phlebectomy vein removal procedure has helped both men and women go back to their daily routines finally feeling pain free and it can help you too.

Ambulatory Phlebectomy Candidate

The ambulatory phlebectomy is a medical procedure that helps patients that are suffering from varicose veins. The best ambulatory phlebectomy candidate would be an adult over the age of 18 years old.

Ambulatory phlebectomy is a procedure used to remove both asymptomatic and symptomatic superficial veins from the skin. Usually, the veins to be treated with ambulatory phlebectomy are the larger, bulging and varicose veins, although smaller veins may also be removed with this procedure. Ambulatory phlebectomy may be combined with other techniques in the treatment of problematic veins.

The ambulatory phlebectomy procedure works best for those patients that are able to walk or exercise after the ambulatory phlebectomy procedure. Patients must be able to wear compress stockings after the ambulatory phlebectomy procedure. If you are unable to wear the compress stockings then the ambulatory phlebectomy procedure may not work for you. Ask your vein doctor to know if you are a good candidate for ambulatory phlebectomy and how you can benefit from this procedure.

Patients who are allergic to the local anesthesia, who are not able to walk on their own and who cannot wear the compression stockings or have arterial circulation problems are not good candidates for the ambulatory phlebectomy procedure. Any active infection or rash in the treated areas that the patient has needs to treated before getting ambulatory phlebectomy.

The ambulatory phlebectomy doctor has the final judge on who the right ambulatory phlebectomy candidate is. Schedule a consultation with a vein specialist to know if you are a good candidate for ambulatory phlebectomy!

Ambulatory Phlebectomy Cost

The ambulatory phlebectomy procedure can be costly but the results are worth it.

The entire ambulatory phlebectomy procedure can cost up to $1,000 per session or per treatment that is needed for you particular ambulatory phlebectomy procedure.

Although, the ambulatory phlebectomy procedure sounds expensive many ambulatory phlebectomy doctors set up financial plans to help make the ambulatory phlebectomy procedure more affordable for everyone in the case that this procedure is not covered by your health insurance provider.

Many ambulatory phlebectomy doctors will refer you to the financial institution. You will apply to receive help from the financial institution. After you get approved the financial institution will pay for the ambulatory phlebectomy procedure. You will then pay the financial institution back in monthly payments with an interest rate.

It is important to speak with your ambulatory phlebectomy doctor about your financial options in order to get this procedure.

Does Insurance Cover The Ambulatory Phlebectomy Procedure?

Most insurance companies will cover the ambulatory phlebectomy procedure either partially or totally since this procedure is considered to be a medical surgery. Contact your health insurance provider to know more about the coverage of ambulatory phlebectomy from your insurance plan.

Insurance companies may have different rules and regulations regarding ambulatory phlebectomy. In some cases you will have to be re-examined and your vein doctor will need to fill out specific forms. In some cases, insurance providers will let you know how much of the procedure they will be covering after reviewing your case.

Finding The Right Ambulatory Phlebectomy Doctor For You

When looking for an ambulatory phlebectomy doctor it is important to find a specialist that you feel comfortable with. Use our vein surgeon locator to find an ambulatory phlebectomy expert in your area.

When you're looking for an ambulatory phlebectomy doctor it is important to find one who is experienced in this procedure, that has had the proper ambulatory phlebectomy training. In some cases you may need to speak with several ambulatory phlebectomy doctors before finding the right ambulatory phlebectomy doctor that you feel is right for you.

Below are useful questions to ask your ambulatory phlebectomy doctor during consultation:

How many times have you performed the ambulatory phlebectomy procedure?
How many ambulatory phlebectomy treatments will I require?
Am I a good candidate for ambulatory phlebectomy?
How will I benefit from this procedure?
What is the recovery from ambulatory phlebectomy like?

If you decide that you found the right ambulatory phlebectomy doctor then the next step is to schedule your ambulatory phlebectomy procedure.

If you do not feel that this specific ambulatory phlebectomy doctor is right for you then keep looking. You will find the vein specialist that gives you the confidence to get this procedure.

Ambulatory Phlebectomy Consultation

When entering in the ambulatory phlebectomy doctor's office you may see the specific room where the vein doctor performs the ambulatory phlebectomy procedure.

The ambulatory phlebectomy doctor will then sit you down in his or hers office and you will discuss the entire process. He or she will start by evaluating the body specifically in the areas where you have the varicose veins. The ambulatory phlebectomy doctor will give the standard evaluation which includes:

Medical history of patient and a physical.
A Doppler or duplex ultrasound examination.

These tests evaluate if varicose veins the main problem, or are they connected to other veins that may need to be treated first, identify if there are clots in the superficial or deep veins which may need to be addressed and if there are other procedures needed in addition to ambulatory phlebectomy.

After getting the results from the evaluation the doctor will then make sure that you are the right candidate for the ambulatory phlebectomy procedure. After the doctor accepts you as a candidate for this procedure then he or she will explain the ambulatory phlebectomy procedure.

The ambulatory phlebectomy doctor will talk about how the ambulatory phlebectomy procedure is performed, where the ambulatory phlebectomy procedure will take place, the type of anesthesia involved and the cost of the ambulatory phlebectomy procedure.

Ambulatory Phlebectomy Procedure

The day of the ambulatory phlebectomy medical procedure you will go back to the doctor's office. The doctor will have you put on a hospital gown and will have you get ready for the medical procedure.

The ambulatory phlebectomy doctor will start the procedure by outlining or marking the veins to be treated and then injecting the anesthetic into the skin. Then, he or she will make the incisions on the skin in the area you're getting the varicose vein removed from. Ambulatory phlebectomy is the surgical removal of the bulging veins, segment by segment, through small incisions.

An ambulatory phlebectomy incision is more like a needle puncture and is as small as 1mm diameter, the reason the ambulatory phlebectomy doctor needs to make the incisions is so that he or she can remove the vein through them.

When the 1mm incisions are made, the ambulatory phlebectomy doctor proceeds to use a phlebectomy hook. The phlebectomy hook is inserted into the small incisions on the legs and then grab onto the varicose vein. The ambulatory phlebectomy doctor will pull the hook and then vein will come through the incision.

When the ambulatory phlebectomy doctor pulls the vein through the incision the vein is permanently removed from the body.

When the varicose vein is removed from the body, you will feel that the pressure is released from your legs, and will no longer feel aching or cramping from the removed varicose vein.

Is Ambulatory Phlebectomy Procedure Painful?

The ambulatory phlebectomy procedure is usually not painful. During the ambulatory phlebectomy procedure the doctor will administer local anesthesia. This will help you feel no pain during the ambulatory phlebectomy procedure.

After the ambulatory phlebectomy procedure you may feel some minimal pain however; by wearing the compress stockings the pain should decrease and you should feel little to no pain.

Recovery From The Ambulatory Phlebectomy Procedure

The ambulatory phlebectomy recovery is quick and you are able to return back to normal activity within 48 hours of having the ambulatory phlebectomy procedure.

After the ambulatory phlebectomy treatment you will need to have someone drive you home and help you for the first few hours, just until you get completely out of the anesthesia haze. You may feel a little dizzy after the procedure.

You vein doctor will recommend that the first day after the ambulatory phlebectomy procedure you keep your leg or legs elevated. The ambulatory phlebectomy doctor will tell you to stay off of your feet for the first day so that you can let the incisions in the body completely heal and may also recommend moderate exercise, specially walking or biking. Heavy exercise and heavy lifting are not recommended after an ambulatory phlebectomy.

The ambulatory phlebectomy doctor will have you wear compress stockings for two weeks after the procedure. This is to help keep the blood flow going in the leg and to help make the incisions from the ambulatory phlebectomy procedure to stay sealed.

The small incisions made during an ambulatory phlebectomy heal well without sutures and after six to 12 months, they are practically unnoticeable. In darker skinned patients, the incision sites after an ambulatory phlebectomy may be darker-colored before fading.

There is a possibility that small segments of the varicose vein removed remains in the skin. These fragments may become inflamed and irritated causing a condition called thrombophlebitis. The residual vein may feel like a hard cord and may be tender. Over-the-counter medications, compression stockings and time usually resolves this condition.

In rare cases, a sensory nerve may be injured during the procedure resulting in skin numbness results. The skin numbness usually affects a small area only. Movement or leg function should not be affected after this procedure.

After fully recovering from an ambulatory phlebectomy you will be able to perform your normal activities without feeling any pain or aching in your legs. This will help you sleep better at night and will help you stand up all day long feeling nothing.

You must follow the activity restrictions and wear the compression stockings as directed by your vein doctor after an ambulatory phlebectomy.

Ambulatory Phlebectomy Results

Varicose veins are physically removed during and ambulatory phlebectomy and therefore should not come back. However, depending on other factors such as family and personal history, new varicose veins may develop over time.

The ambulatory phlebectomy procedure can help you remove the varicose veins on the body. The ambulatory phlebectomy procedure may not work for everyone, but it can work for you.

It is important to speak with your physician before getting any procedure, but especially ambulatory phlebectomy and make sure that all your questions about the procedure are answered. It is also important to make sure that you are a good candidate for the ambulatory phlebectomy procedure.

If you are searching for a medical procedure to help relieve the pain on your legs, then ambulatory phlebectomy procedure can help you.