Microphlebectomy

This is a minimally invasive treatment used for varicose veins that are too large to be treated with sclerotherapy. The problem veins are removed through small incisions in the skin.

Microphlebectomy is not the same as vein stripping. At AQUA Vein Center, we feel it’s appropriate for certain patients. It’s a technically difficult procedure, which is one reason most vein centers don’t offer it, but when it’s performed by a well-trained, highly experienced physician, it has amazing medical and cosmetic results that can’t be achieved with other treatment methods.

If you have large or painful varicose veins, you may be a candidate for this procedure.

It’s performed in the office and requires local anesthesia. First, your AQUA Vein Center physicians will inject a local anesthetic before making a pin-sized incision to reach a segment of the varicose vein. Then, they’ll grasp the vein segment with a surgical hook and remove it. The incisions are so small that no stitches are required in most cases, and there’s little or no scarring.

You will be able to walk and return to normal activities immediately after the procedure. However, you should avoid strenuous activities for the first weeks after your procedure. To prevent blood clots, you will wear compression socks or stockings for several days after the procedure.