Microphlebectomy

What is microphlebectomy?

Microphlebectomy, also known as ambulatory phlebectomy or stab avulsion, is a treatment of choice for removing large and medium-sized varicose veins. This is performed to get rid of unappealing and aching veins most especially in the legs and ankle. This surgical technique is minimally painful (uses local anesthesia only) and is an outpatient procedure, thus does not require confinement. In fact, you don’t have to miss work after undergoing this treatment.

How is this procedure done?

Microphlebectomy is carried out by making tiny incisions on the surface of the legs; so small that they don’t need stitches to close it off. The incisions are less than ¼ inch in length. The vein specialist then tracks and outlines the unhealthy veins, and that part of the leg is cleaned. Then carefully, the veins from the leg are eliminated by the use of a special set of instruments. After the procedure, it is then sealed by the so-called Steri-Strip bandages, followed by the application of a compression wrap. Estimated time in performing this is less than an hour. For better results, this is often done in conjunction with other procedures such as endovenous laser treatment, ligation and stripping, and radiofrequency ablation.

What is its effect to my blood flow?

It will not have any negative effect on your blood flow. The good thing is, blood will be rerouted to healthier veins and blood circulation in the leg is better than ever, thereby eradicating painful and throbbing sensation in the leg hereafter. Aesthetically, you benefit also from it such that the bluish/purplish bulging veins in your leg is out of sight no more!

What are the risks and side effects of this procedure?

As with all medical procedures, certain signs develop depending on how your body responded to treatment. It is generally safe, however some experience short-term skin color change, pain, infection, bleeding and numbness in that particular area where the vein was removed. This procedure guarantees that the treated varicose veins will be permanently removed and will not recur; however, development of new varicose veins from other source is beyond the scope of this treatment procedure.