“Is local anesthesia for vein ablation safe?”

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“Is local anesthesia for vein ablation safe?”

I will have vein ablation for varicose veins. Is local anesthesia for vein ablation safe?

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**Kirk MInkus** Interventional Radiologist Mesa, AZ · Accepted Answer

Kirk MInkus Interventional Radiologist Mesa, AZ

Absolutely safe if administered properly in the tissues and not intravascular, and usually the preferred standard of practice for vein ablation.

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

Dr. Gus De Jesus Vascular Surgeon Lakeland, FL

Very safe.

**Dr. Jeffrey Stanley** Vascular Surgeon Beachwood, OH · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jeffrey Stanley Vascular Surgeon Beachwood, OH

Yes

**Dr. Mell Burress Welborn** Thoracic Surgeon Evansville, IN · Accepted Answer

Dr. Mell Burress Welborn Thoracic Surgeon Evansville, IN

Depends ons the amount used. Welborn

**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

Yes, normally. There are always side effects.