“How long does a vein ablation take?”
I will have vein ablation. How long does a vein ablation take?
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The duration of a vein ablation procedure typically ranges from 30 minutes to 1 hour per leg. To learn more, connect with me at drjeromepuryear.com. Thank you!
Procedure time for a vein ablation is usually about 20 mins, but can vary depending the operator skill and each patient's individual anatomy.
It depends on the type of ablation you are having. If you are having treatment for varicose veins in your legs, they are typically treated with either a laser or heating within the vein. If the vessel to be treated is contiguous and fairly straight, the procedure time is roughly 30min or so. If the vessel to be treated is not contiguous or there are multiple feeding vessels it may take a few sessions.
Usually less than an hour.
Dr. Rajesh Malik
Vascular Surgeon
Usually 10-15 minutes
