“Is radiofrequency ablation for varicose veins safe?”

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“Is radiofrequency ablation for varicose veins safe?”

I will have radiofrequency ablation for varicose veins. Is radiofrequency ablation for varicose veins safe?

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**Dr. Gus De Jesus** Vascular Surgeon Lakeland, FL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Gus De Jesus Vascular Surgeon Lakeland, FL

Yes.

**Jerome Puryear, Jr.** Radiologist West Chester, OH · Accepted Answer

Jerome Puryear, Jr. Radiologist West Chester, OH

Yes, radiofrequency ablation for varicose veins is generally considered safe. To learn more, connect with me at drjeromepuryear.com. Thank you!

**Dinker Rai** Vascular Surgeon Brooklyn, NY · Accepted Answer

Dinker Rai Vascular Surgeon Brooklyn, NY

No associated morbidities.

**Dr. Omar K. Dorzi** Vascular Surgeon RENTON, WA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Omar K. Dorzi Vascular Surgeon RENTON, WA

Yes. It's a safe procedure

**Dr. Robert Worthington Kirsch** Vascular Surgeon New Port Richey, FL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Robert Worthington Kirsch Vascular Surgeon New Port Richey, FL

In experienced hands, the risk of significant complications of RFA of saphenous truncal veins is below 1%.

**Dr. John Frasca** Vascular Surgeon Norfolk, MA · Accepted Answer

Dr. John Frasca Vascular Surgeon Norfolk, MA

Radiofrquency is a safe procedure when done by a qualified experiened provider for establshed medical necessity.

**Dr. Rajesh Malik** Vascular Surgeon · Accepted Answer

Dr. Rajesh Malik Vascular Surgeon

Yes. Quite safe.