I have this massive, varicose vein on my left leg that refuses to go away! My calf is always swollen from the blood pooling, there’s discoloration and my legs is starting to lose its shape cause of it.
I’ve had the vein treated twice with RFA and nothing. Surgeon is now considering a phlebectomy but idea of having a vein stripped scares me.
Ladies who’ve had a vein stripped or other procedures to get rid of a large varicose vein, please share your experience.
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My mom had them done when I was around 10 (so 36 ish years ago), and the process has gotten better/easier since then. She hasn’t had any issues due to it. I do remember that she was in pain for about a week afterwards.
My dad had it done when he was 50 or so, so over 25 years ago – he was bruised purple but he’s had no issues since and I’ve never heard him complain of any complications (and this is a man who constantly moans)
I’ve had success with RFA for myself, but my mom had a large bulging varicose vein stripped a couple years ago and she’s happy with it. It was a bit gruesome with bruising and such for a while after, but overall not too bad for a good result.