“Is anesthesia used for vein ablation?”

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“Is anesthesia used for vein ablation?”

I will have vein ablation. Is anesthesia used for vein ablation?

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

Dr. Gus De Jesus Vascular Surgeon Lakeland, FL

Local

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

Jerome Puryear, Jr. Radiologist West Chester, OH

Yes, anesthesia is used for vein ablation procedures. To learn more, connect with me at drjeromepuryear.com. Thank you!

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

Dr. Rajesh Malik Vascular Surgeon

Just local numbing medicine usually.

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Donald Garbett Interventional Radiologist | Vascular & Interventional Radiology Springfield, Oregon

Local anesthesia is most commonly used for vein ablation.

**Fatemeh Malekpour** Vascular Surgeon Staten Island, NY · Accepted Answer

Fatemeh Malekpour Vascular Surgeon Staten Island, NY

Local anesthetic