Great Saphenous Vein Ablation | For Patients

Watch Dr. Vaqar Ali, Interventional Cardiologist, perform a great saphenous vein ablation. Visit www.firstcoastcardio.com for more information.
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[@veronicautter3916]

Omg, I got this procedure, my leg feels great, no more leg cramps, no heaviness’s, no more aches, simple procedure, I was so scared, I so thankful, I’m doing great ❤

[@toma.6942]

Glad it helped you. But phelebectomy is what worries me.

[@heartstrings110]

Please let me know how much scaring you have had. I’m having this procedure done soon and I’m a bit concerned.

[@toma.6942]

@@heartstrings110 my situation is complicated. I had a procedure scheduled but I held off till I can take time off from work. Well 2 months later my surgeon closed his practice. Moved out of State. I waited 6 months to see another one and he quit the hospital he was working at. I never even spoke to him just his assistant. I'm highly concerned now about seeing anyone even though I need to. Plus there is no one within 3 hrs away. That does this. Ive really given up to be honest. I worry about lymph node damage and nerve damage from this

[@tonyawashingtonmccoy1735]

Hello thank you for your comment. So how are you doing, was this successful for you? I had this done on my right side yesterday as a result of venous. Thanks

[@amymonteagudo5516]

Did it hurt

[@veronicautter3916]

This video makes me feel more comfortable, thank you Dr, we need more Drs like you ❤

[@johnneira]

These patients that let us view the procedure are a God send. Thank you !

[@tracymcgrath1192]

I’ve been putting this off for 10 years. I’m 49. It’s time. Great video.

[@WarmongerYT]

I'm 35 years old & my great Saphenous vein is very large bulging. I just don't want to have to do surgery

[@1961-v9k]

You wouldn’t be putting this off if you were suffering venous ulcers.

[@toma.6942]

​@@1961-v9kis there a risk of nerve damage thou. From phelebectomy that's what I'm afraid of

[@toma.6942]

​@@WarmongerYTI'm 46 and in the same position. Both legs but my right is worse. I worry about nerve damage

[@toma.6942]

Did you have it done??

[@shuynopal3199]

Just got this procedure thank you know I can see what exactly was done to me 3 day ago and everything is going smoothly thank you for the video

[@cat52]

I just got back from my cardiologist who does these procedures. I have been having horrendous pain and swelling in my legs/feet for the past year, and after all the tests turns out I do have PVD. I am scared shitless that they are doing this in the office and with no sedation or putting you under. This is a large main vein that empties into your femoral artery. The glue they will use to shut the vein down has the potential to cause systemic affects on you. How did you do with this procedure afterwards? Did it hurt a lot? How was the pain weeks after the procedure?

[@activeingredientFAITH]

@@cat52 did you end up getting this done? Tell us if you did, how did it go? Are you healed...thanks sister! Hugs and I pray you are well now.

[@pattymontano7825]

Had this done today and I thought it was very painful the shots every few inches up the leg and pressure of whatever it was they fed up my leg, but the actual laser part was painless......two more to go ugh!!!

[@seabreezes54]

When the laser is removed what is the probability of the hot tip touching the skin, resulting in a burn?

[@eneidamercado9850]

I just had this procedure done. All went smoothly. Watching this helps understand it much more so thank you for sharing. Other than some soreness I feel no pain or discomfort. I've been taking Tylenol 3x a day for inflammation & walking & wearing compression thigh highs. I'm hoping this is a success & that I'm able to feel better soon.

[@asmaalian1860]

Would you mind let me know hoe long did it take to recover ? Thanks!

[@ivanmanjarres7896]

Cheers for this, I have been researching "what is the medical term for vein stripping?" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Aanylant Conspicuous Approach - (do a google search ) ? It is an awesome one of a kind product for discovering how to discard your varicose Veins minus the headache. Ive heard some incredible things about it and my colleague got amazing success with it.

[@omarelsabagh25]

Would mind to tell if it ever returned?! And after when ??

[@drinny26]

How do you feel now?! So you had no pain at all during the surgery?

[@eneidamercado9850]

@@drinny26 the procedure itself lasted about 15min no pain at all other than the pinch you feel from the needle to this day I've had no issues & the pain I once felt on my legs is gone

[@heatherpierce9123]

I'm 42, getting this done later today. Helpful video. Thanks for sharing!❤

[@ria0305]

I had this procedure done this morning. I was nervous but it was a pretty invasive procedure in which I didn’t have to be sedated. Thank you for the clear explanation of this procedure.

[@guillenonato8124]

Hi. Can you let me know your experience? I'm having it done in a couple days and I'm pretty nervous

[@ria0305]

Guille Nonato Overall, it lasted about 30 minutes. If anything the small pokes of numbing agent from my groin down my leg were the most nerve wracking part of the procedure (about 15-20 pokes). Once my leg was numb, I didn’t really feel any discomfort and I was encouraged to watch the ultrasound monitor to see what exactly was being done. Once the procedure was over, my leg was bandaged and wrapped (covering a tiny incision) After care consisted of monitoring my blood pressure after about 45 minutes post op before I was discharged to go home. The only thing that was uncomfortable at home was not being able to get my leg wet for 2 days, so showering was a bit of a task. There was minimal pain management, hardly used Tylenol OTC. The incision healed in about 2 weeks. Fast forward four months post op, I’ve noticed less swelling in my (right) leg however there are days that it does tend to swell if I stand for long periods of time and if I don’t wear the recommended compression stockings that I was prescribed. Hope this helps and good luck! 🤗

[@eshasahu9423]

Hi I have done this procedure in india but I was not aware that incision and stitches will be done where laser wire inserted. So it is true that incision and stiches are done in laser treatment. Please reply me I am very worried that actually incision and stitches are done or not in laser treatment. And I have swelling on incision part.

[@lauracollins7181]

I had this done. But I was sedated. Don't remember a thing. Liked it that way!! My surgeon is a rock star!! Thank you, Dr. Ichinose. ❤

[@smarzig]

how much did it cost?

[@CreamyJalapeno]

I'm having this done soon on both legs. I'm freaking out because I'll be awake! Surgery doesn't bother me at all if I'm under anesthesia.

[@jaelecounte2272]

I just found out I need this done too. I'm freaking out too bcos I will not be asleep. Smh

[@CreamyJalapeno]

@@jaelecounte2272 It wasn’t bad at all. Ask the doc for something like Xanax to take an hour before the procedure if you have a ride home. I had both legs done a week apart and a phlebectomy of a varicose vein the following week. That was worse than the ablations!

[@jonnogan]

Be calm...had both legs done today.Going to the dentist and getting a tooth pulled was 10x worse than this for me.Guess I would say it is a little uncomfortable during the procedure but they will talk you through it all.

[@lisaautrey9554]

Having this treatment soon. Thank you for your informative and educational video.

[@easterneuropeaninmexico3554]

Lisa Autrey can you update on how it was please?

[@lisaautrey9554]

@@easterneuropeaninmexico3554 At the moment my insurance has denied the procedure, so my doctor has to call them and do a peer consult. It's so frustrating. Hopefully we'll get this sorted out soon so we can move forward. Their denial seemed to indicate that I was seeking varicose vein treatment for cosmetic reasons, which is not the case. I have only one visible varicose vein and it doesn't even bother me.

[@easterneuropeaninmexico3554]

Lisa Autrey thank you for your reply! Wish you the best! 💕

[@ladyj8140]

Took me 15 years to get on the waiting list for this to be done and my doctor said yes the other day i cant wait im praying it helps my pain i cant take this no more having both legs done 😅😊

[@HAIRHOLIC_1]

15 years?!? I’m 34, went today and doc already booked me for February to have my procedure done.

[@neilseiffer]

Great video. My doctor will be doing this procedure on both my legs in addition to RF and ambulatory phlebectomy. This video gives me insight into the procedure. Thank you for posting this.

[@Texasgirl2023]

Have you had the procedure done yet? If so how are you doing?

[@voice2skull.]

@@Texasgirl2023 he died

[@docsoham8295]

Wonderful teaching video. If you have any other video or article please let me know

[@mirandaanderson2703]

I had this done today on my right leg and not to scare anyone but this hurt like hell. My Doctor was very rough and did not listen to me when I mentioned I was in severe pain. Hopefully, this is not that way for anyone else but my goodness did the procedure hurt so badly.

[@vanessahuizar11]

I had this done on my left side three weeks ago and my right thigh two weeks ago. it hurts so bad to walk still and I get spasms on my thigh. Did you experience that?

[@mirandaanderson2703]

@@vanessahuizar11 No, my thigh is insanely swollen and purple. the pain is from the bottom of my knee & up. Walking is almost impossible & at the start of the procedure, I was given nothing to relax or numb my pain other than lidocaine which was a joke. After that experience, I will pass on doing my left leg. I would rather hurt for an eternity instead of going through that again and that is saying a lot because my legs are BAD. No spasms yet but I can keep you updated for sure.

[@vanessahuizar11]

@@mirandaanderson2703 hi how are you feeling now? Your leg being purple is not good. Did you follow up with the doctor that did the procedure?. I called my doctors office and I have followed up on my legs twice already and they just keep reassuring me that my symptoms are normal and that they will improve with time. I have another follow up in a week and a half. I’ve been taking ibuprofen and Tylenol And so far im a lot better. Now I just feel my thighs are tight where the vein was, but they say that’s normal because your vein becomes like a cord until your body reabsorbs it. You made a good decision and not doing the other leg . I will not be finishing the treatment either. This was awful.

[@vanessahuizar11]

@@mirandaanderson2703 how are you feeling now? I thought I had responded but I guess my message never posted so I went to my doctor for a follow up on Wednesday and they just keep reassuring me that what I’m feeling is normal. The spasms are pretty much gone. I am about 80% better. I had to take ibuprofen for the pain. It was awful what I went through. Did you follow up with your doctors office?

[@heatherpierce9123]

​@@mirandaanderson2703that sounds more like an issue with the doc, not the procedure! Most people who have had this done say it doesn't hurt at all. I hope mine will go smoothly.

[@greutera]

I had my 1st of 4 procedures this past Friday. Immediately I have a significant reduction in swelling in my left leg

[@brendamelecio6988]

Well I wish I had been covered like that, I had to wrap the thing my self again and tape it 🤦🏻‍♀️. (The assistant nurse) did it so bad but the doctor did an amazing job like you guys. (Another place)

[@johnalderman9899]

I thourghly enjoy seeing procedures done. Thank You.

[@heatherstrom827]

Thank you Doctors. I'm going to be having this done today and had a good bit of trepidation going, but your video alleviated a lot of that. Only issue I forsee is the wrapping all the way up since my legs are more, er, monolithic in size than most people's. Peace y'all! ✌️

[@omarelsabagh25]

Did it ever return cause I'm thinking about doing it "Hope you answer"

[@voice2skull.]

@@omarelsabagh25 I would advise AGAINST these HACK'S recommendations. And focus solely on your DIET! FOOD IS MEDICINE.

[@prathameshbagul478]

Hwo was it

[@brianmartin-bg1ij]

Thank you

[@opinionated4219]

You probably figured out to just add more bandages as you go up 🙂

[@jojowondermonkey2]

Thank you for sharing! Very informative.

[@lavender1189]

Had this done today, and it’s cool to see what was done. Although I had both my legs done at the same time and it wasn’t fun lmao

[@easterneuropeaninmexico3554]

Mechanical Pen how are you now? Did you recover completely?

[@omarelsabagh25]

Did it ever came back or not "hope you answer pls"

[@browningaquatics2585]

How are they now? I always need both legs done but hesitant to do so as I fear complications

[@fonsorelly6192]

I just had this done last week for the left side and today for the right side I’m actually in pain and it’s very swollen I hope the treatment works for me

[@barabas688]

Any improvement yet?

[@tonyawashingtonmccoy1735]

I hope your ok now and you got a good result. Thanks for your comment!

[@KathyYvette]

I'm suppose to do this procedure but I believe it's more than one vein bad. Is this the same as the procedure where the vein is burned out? I'm so nervous.

[@shekharkalia5856]

Nice demonstration.. Thanks!

[@CharlesHolseyJr]

Just had my surgery done yesterday and it hurts a little

[@jade8568_VR]

I had this done 10 yrs ago.. I was not numbed properly and ended up feeling like I was being cooked from the inside out... I can't believe other patients didn't run out after hearing my screams... never again! Thank God they use glue or foam now

[@artsybluecat]

Oh my goodness 😮😢so sorry to hear that.. I Was suppose to get this treatment done today but doctor realised whilst at the operating table that my veins are not wide enough in diameter for the rod so instead he decided I will have schlerotherapy ..not sure if it’s a blessing but he said if he did go ahead with the procedure I would have had more danger than good done to me 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@thefashionluver]

I'm getting this treatment done soon and I'm completely terrified, even after watching this! How do you not feel that thing going way up your leg?! Geez, I'm actually crying because I'm scared! I've never had any procedures done in my life, so I'm freaking out!

[@kw5839]

Get conscious sedation. That’s what my surgeon offered and I wasn’t scared. But yes, I took it. 😁

[@kmacbeth1]

I am having this procedure done in early January. The plan is one leg, then the other leg, then ultrasounds after, then fine tuning of existing surface veins I believe sclerotherapy? I am 63 and have moderate veinous insufficiency. I haven't worn shorts in forever as my surface veins and a couple varicose veins are so unsightly.... so to me, this is partially a vanity thing - but also that my Veinous Insufficiency will only get worse as I age. I do question - I am not overweight, I exercise and I am in good health. IDK, is this hereditary? And the idea of the procedure is scary, so seeing this puts my mind at ease.

[@HAIRHOLIC_1]

It’s probably due to a sedentary lifestyle and can also be cause by vitamin C

[@daliacardona4855]

I just got my first procedure done a week today I still have a little pain 😢

[@daliacardona4855]

I’m scared to get my other 5 sessions

[@susank.austin6686]

I had the same surgery but they had me take my volume 45 minutes before my appointment and take the second one when I got there . said I have to wear my thigh high compression stockings very painful my daughter took me there and bought me home went to change my clothes and my leg was bleeding really bad so I had to go to the ER to have them look at it put more pressure on my leg and repack it with more gauze and rewrap my leg again .

[@ThompsonArt2022]

Had this done, it helped a lot but recovery lasted about 7 weeks to not feel any pain. Well it was more sensitivity touching my inner thigh. Any touch felt like rubbing a carpet burn. Was effective though. Also, watch any massage you get that flush the lymphatic system bc it can reactivate that burning sensation.

[@vanessahuizar11]

Did you feel pain on your inner leg? I do and it hurts so bad to walk

[@sophiah8794]

Im in Canada and not sure who to approach first about my various veins and painful legs. Are some treatments covered, or do I need to find a private clinic. Please can someone advise. I am in Toronto.

[@rumoret]

Had laser in this vein in calf felt like my vein was hot as a tip of a cigarette. My skin does not tan now. It was painful.

[@activeingredientFAITH]

how are you doing now dear? I pray you are healed and better!!!

[@Lucky_Gurl-Luna]

I just had mine done tbh it wasn’t that bad , I had a great doctor and I talked through it plus it was music . Tbh if ur not use to needles u will freak out from the pressure and pinching . I stayed still and breathing techniques helped me stay calm. They locally numbed me it helped. It not something I hope to do again but it’s doable 😇

[@azboldazalion1938]

I'm going to have to do this... how is your recovery going?

[@Lucky_Gurl-Luna]

@@azboldazalion1938 my recovery has been good for the most part but one part of my inner thigh hurt when I touch it , it’s still tender.

[@MDBillalSumon]

Took me 23 years to get on the waiting list for this to be varicous vain procedure in my pain I have to need peasant lack in ductor😢

[@montecristo2160]

I believe I need this procedure. I will travel to you in order to have t It done.

[@vidyavantdeshpande7030]

Great video.

[@maklok714]

I had it for today scary by docs were pro hope it helps me left leg next month

[@sspur2034]

do they give any type of anesthesia?

[@abbiebarbley7548]

Only a local.

[@sharonsmith514]

I was supposed to have this done yesterday. My Dr. said my veins were too small and that they were collapsing. So they will try again on the 6th of Nov.

[@txtchr1]

I could not stay still for this procedure.

[@xoxoxov]

What kind of procedure is that? Laser, thermo or glue????

[@1961-v9k]

I have had EVLT both my GSV and small SV. At the same time I also had four Perforator veins treated by Transluminal Occlusion of Perforators followed by the necessary eight week gap with Ultrasound Foam Guided Sclerotherapy. This procedure should be carried out while the patient is tilted back on an angle. I had this done in 2018 and have never looked back after suffering with horrendous leg ulcers through Thrombotic Syndrome and the NHS just managing them for eight miserable years. Best money I ever spent.

[@ivankuruvila]

@eveoakley6270 I recently noticed varicose in my legs, I assume it's a small SV. Becomes evident when I stand too long. Currently in the UK, would love to get it checked out by a vein expert. Could you tell me which clinic you got the procedure done at ? Thanks 🙏

[@1961-v9k]

@@ivankuruvila The Whiteley Clinic in Bond Street London. There are three or four Whiteley Clinics in the UK, owned by Professor Mark Whiteley, he also has his own college of Phlebology. They give you a full Endovenous Duplex Vein Mapping Scan to identify all the incompetent truncal veins and perforators. Look up the Whiteley Protocol.

[@amymonteagudo5516]

Does it hurt

[@easterneuropeaninmexico3554]

What anesthetic did you use?

[@eshasahu9423]

Hi I have done this procedure in india but I was not aware that incision and stitches will be done where laser wire inserted. So it is true that incision and stiches are done in laser treatment. Please reply me I am very worried that actually incision and stitches are done or not in laser treatment. And I have swelling on incision part.

[@opinionated4219]

I've had this procedure done on both legs, one starting at the top on my left leg on 9/1/23. The other two procedures were done below the knee on my right leg, first on 10/6/23 on the inside and second on 10/20/23 from the back of my knee. At this point, my legs still feel heavy and it looks as if all of the veins are still full, either big ropes around the knee or large spider veins going down through both feet. My surgeon indicated that he might have to tie off the vein in my right leg, but I'm thinking the ablations didn't work at all so I might need to have that done on both legs. I'm concerned that I have no idea how much of what I'm still experiencing is normal and I just have to be patient or how much is evidence that the surgeries were unsuccessful.

[@anabarbosa3268]

I’m in a same boat as you with my right leg, Just went this past Tuesday to have more liquid put in, it’s hard, sore to the touch and I’m getting pain on it. I’m trying to be patient and keeping a close eye on it. Hope we both see and feel good results soon.

[@barabas688]

Same here. Both legs September. Nothing yet.

[@shugar4847]

I’m going through the same thing. Both legs are still swollen and heavy. It’s been 3 months. Right below knee left just behind the knee which was difficult because of swelling. I actually ended up with phlebitis in the left leg. It was very painful. I had to go to wound care. Dr was finally able to complete procedure. It’s been since November and my legs are still swelling.

[@barabas688]

Update: now I've been diagnosed with a clot in the left leg in the popliteal vein. I felt something wasn't right and went in for ultrasound. The doctor said it was "chronic clot" which means it had been there a couple months. But was not there on ultrasound before the ablation. Now I'm on blood thinner. Now feeling like I wish I hadn't had the procedure done. The doctor of course says it's not from the ablation.

[@kinghasan9828]

Amazing, very good job ,but I am afraid 😨 to go for it.may I have ur Address. TC.

[@doloresw]

I had a vnus laser procedure done many years ago which was not successful. I still have the varicose vein and after getting home in less that 12 hours I had a DVT in my femoral artery. I called the doctor back as soon as I had shooting pain in my heel when I tried to walk and they seemed seceptical but had me come in to do a ultrasound and confirmed I was right. Then had to do lovenox injections. For me having had a superficial thrombosis after a injury several years earlier and shooting pain I had then made me aware that something had gone wrong. I would like to do the procedure again with a better outcome but afraid.

[@1961-v9k]

Probably because the doctor who carried your procedure out was not a vein specialist (Phlebologist) and failed to identify any small perforator vein damage. I have been through it all but now cured after finding the right specialist. I’m from England but had to pay because our NHS do not employ vein specialists, they only employ Vascular surgeons who are incapable of working on small perforator veins. I have helped countless people source the correct specialist and treatment.

[@doloresw]

@eveoakley6270 good information to know. Thanks

[@HAIRHOLIC_1]

@@1961-v9kgood to know, I just been today to a phlebotomist so I guess I am on the right track 🙏🏾

[@CalicoCreek-r7k]

I do not want my leg covered like that to cut off my circulation so I am canceling my appt

[@barabas688]

I had both leg saphenous veins done and I'm not seeing any improvement 2 months down. Now 4 months and I have a clot in left leg. No improvement and itchy as hell.

[@indiraraiindirarai8763]

Thank you for this procedure The Country Available Suffering also me

[@wholeNwon]

Gown and glove but no mask?

[@jamiasha5164]

Sir my motheralso suffer pulmonary embolism what we do sir

[@EmilyGilwa-vh6ri]

How much inject the varicose veins here bharain please

[@charterwalk]

Q- Do you put a tourniquet at the thigh level?

[@ladyd1lovejones502]

I was told that compression socks are not good when you have a p a d

[@marlenecesarotti8468]

I had this procedure done about 3 months ago I was awake took maybe 10 mins. totally painless & I walked home a 30 min. walk

[@EmilyGilwa-vh6ri]

How much injec the varicose veins here bharain

[@tempellem]

Seeing this video 6 years after it was published. Thank you for giving me an idea and now I understand what the vascular surgeon was talking about. I'm still sh!t scared.. he said they will sedate me to sleep. :(

[@ib9217]

Why is a cardiologist doing varicose veins treatment?

[@MCMMADDOGXCV]

Had the same question! Thought venous job is exclusive for vascular surgery and IR

[@bonnieharris8023]

I had his done to day and now I am In my bed my leg hurts but it will git better

[@azboldazalion1938]

How is it now after all this time

[@phyllismontana3696]

I hope it doesnt hurt an it heals right. An i can walk better

[@GManKeepsltReal]

Came came for the procedure…..stayed for Dana!

[@brad349miller]

2:22 "Oh no! I'm done for!"

[@MissMustang98]

I had this done this afternoon. For some reason, I have four incisions from my groin to knee. It was a horrible procedure. I thought only one set of lidocaine shots and one incision was necessary. I’m so afraid to go back for the other three treatments. And I have no idea what the four foam injection treatments are going to be like. 😢

[@gmicela1]

I am so so sorry, this did not work out.

[@duffgordon3775]

I went in for the "Blue Vein" procedure, and I can take a fair amount of pain, but this was the most painful procedure of my life (two broken hips) juices were squirting, the nurse told me an 80 year old woman never complained BUT IT WAS TORTURE, almost done, almost done pretty soon... IF THEY GIVE MILLIONS OF GENERAL FOR COLON TESTS, Something was WRONG. After wards he told me "we only did the upper half of your right leg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What!! No laughing gas?? no nothing? TELL THE WHOLE TRUTH DOCS

[@Wanda-mp8ot]

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[@11111sadhana]

👍👍, great job

[@jpfox5551]

I had this procedure yesterday at another facility and the surgical site started bleeding on the way home. I returned and it was redressed. However, the bleeding got worse after I was home and went to ER. Was bleeding a good bit. Very messy. They ended up stitching the entry wound and I was home four hours later. I have more procedures scheduled but am afraid of bleeding again. They don’t do stitches after ablation because it isn’t supposed to bleed. Idk what to do. It was awful. The leg is fine now, the next day.

[@adriana.ohemgee]

Where you on blood thinners?

[@HAIRHOLIC_1]

How are you feeling now?

[@cynthiabaidoo1446]

Am giving you an invite to Ghana Accra Kotoka International Airport 🇬🇭 Africa for vacation and holidays. Thanks Cynthia

[@Jack-fs2im]

I had my vein stripped it was very large and crossed my knee all the way from thigh to lower calf.it was easy painless andvsuccessful

[@1961-v9k]

Vein stripping is no longer done in the UK. Veins are a connective tissue and will grow back without any valves and end up worse than they were in the first place.

[@Jack-fs2im]

@@1961-v9k I had mine stripped at Kings last year .The scan showed they were too big for ablation and “there is not enough pain killers in the hospital to ablate it” Also they crossed the knee and they were Bifed so had to be closed off at the groin.

[@Jack-fs2im]

@@1961-v9k I understand the Nuffield strip veins and say so on their website

[@hulkstah5625]

nice

[@1771332]

Long ago I was using sonographers in my 100% phlebology practice. 20 years ago, I decided to learn vein sonography myself, and I became certified in Phlebology Sonography. Since I do the sonography from mapping reflux sources which are very complex at times involving multiple incompetent perforatin veins, the smoothness of procedures and accuracy of the treatments in general improved tremendously. When one brain controls the ultrasound and vein ablation procedures, results are far better in my 30 years of experience in phlebology. I do understand that not many people have the hand coordination and dexterity to do both tasks at the same time. Maybe being a pianist helped me multi-tasking better. Of the approximately 40 physicians whom I trained, only 2 could do ultrasound and vein ablations by themselves. So, all physicians are not able to follow the same path, understandably. By the way, what do you do when you have 4 endovenous ablations scheduled and the sonographer calls sick?! If you can, become a vein sonographer yourself? And please MAKE SUE all venous reflux mapping studies are done with the patient in the standing position and no other. Every other position including "reverse trendelenberg" is not the correct position! Another point I like to share from my 10,000+ cases of endovenous vein ablation using all of the existing systems is that endovenous laser using a 1470nm laser with radial laser delivery fiber is far superior to any other system. You would know, until you try. Khalil Fattahi, MD RPhS California

[@IAMGiftbearer]

I had this yesterday and my foot is swollen. Is that normal? Also, I was wondering why the woman in the video had to have the same vein treated twice. Did it grow back in part? How often does that happen?

[@barad-dur9236]

They may have had to take out more of the vein? Not sure that the first procedure involved stripping of the entire length

[@eneidamercado9850]

@@barad-dur9236 take out the vein? I had this done but mine was 'closed' not removed. Not sure if that's what you meant..?

[@eneidamercado9850]

Swelling is very normal. Keep your leg elevated at all times & wear your compression stockings everyday

[@mi2maui]

@@eneidamercado9850 they say walking walking walking is good for healing!?!?

[@angeladrake6229]

How much does this procedure cost ?

[@philsorensen6277]

Depends which country you live in. In France, this procedure is covered by the national health insurance. I never saw a bill.

[@anabarbosa3268]

In America my insurance paid some and I had a copay also. Since May to now I’ve had a few done and my copay has been more then 1k.

[@Mrpackermittinsm]

I got this done, my leg got worse

[@davidmugasha2712]

Interesting video, thank you Doctors I also have the same problem but i cant afford the expensive surgery

[@smarzig]

how much is the surgery?

[@scottroland1272]

Can getting veins removed cause to much pressure in the good veins?

[@freecheese4143]

edema

[@adnanahmad6084]

Why you don't make clear video.. You are using Phillips company ultrasound machine.. But camera for making video very bad I thing China camera

[@irenemwangi1201]

My appointment is two days from today ,I am so scared For those who have done ,have your varicose disappeared fully? Give me hope 😥😥

[@zurabkhidesheli3009]

Have you done it?

[@xcxiii9163]

Does this hurt?

[@Bushgator]

there's a little discomfort but very tolerable just had mine done today sucks wearing the suppression bandage for 48 hours

[@MauriceM_R]

To anyone that has had this procedure done. Was it painful?

[@anabarbosa3268]

It’s a pinch then pressure. Depend on your tolerance and what bothers you.

[@valerieevans1374]

I’m glad I was given local anesthesia. Very little discomfort. Had this done this morning and will go back for post op on Thursday. 🙏🏾

[@dawnaroe2701]

I had no pain.

[@myfamiy1]

The video is poor 😮

[@dorineduguesclin2594]

For a sterile procedure you should wear a mask

[@IbrahemAlassiri-dp1mw]

Wow cardiac doing veins … money is in the legs … I mean heart is linked to legs

[@cyborglawpolice]

#JesseBowe #MaleVeinOperation #SurgicalExpertise #ParalysisPrevention

[@AjitDas-vx5wk]

Saphed pani

[@patrickrobertson7290]

Horrible. Nothing can be seen. My God, who is the videographer and why does the Ultrasound person explain things so terribly??? Darn.

[@DeadlyVenomKing]

2:15 looks like jelly can't make sense of it

[@VOICEFORFREEDOM1776]

That nurse can get it! She can be mine anytime

[@darkgreen8633]

you dumb sick bastard:D

[@VOICEFORFREEDOM1776]

I’ll take it 😂😂😂

[@jamiasha5164]

Sir my motheralso suffer pulmonary embolism what we do sir

[@jamiasha5164]

Sir my motheralso suffer pulmonary embolism what we do sir