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Is radiofrequency ablation for varicose veins effective?

I will have radiofrequency ablation for varicose veins. Is it effective?

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More than 95% effective.
Yes, radiofrequency ablation is an effective treatment for varicose veins. To learn more, connect with me at drjeromepuryear.com. Thank you!
stabphlebectomy is first choice . Instead sacrificing great saphenous vein to manage varicosity of its tributaries . 95 % Great saphenous vein is not varicose but its tributaries are .
Yes, it's effective. Just remember that venous disease is a lifelong condition and other varicose veins might show up in few years so maintaining healthy lifestyle including wearing compression socks if sitting or standing for long hours and walking exercise
It does improve the symptoms.
When performed with proper technique, RFA has a nearly 100% success rate in closing the treated vein, and the results are long-lasting. The risk of complication (when performed by a properly trained and experienced operator) is well below 1%.
Radiofrequency ablation is a very effective treatment for varicose veins and venous insufficiency. The closure rate for radiofrequency ablation(RFA) is approximately 96-98%. Radiofrequency ablation in conjunction with sclerotherapy is very successful in removing unsightly varicose veins. To learn more about radiofrequency ablation(RFA), please refer to the blog: https://www.centerforvaricoseveins.com/blog/how-did-radiofrequency-ablation-become-the-treatment-of-choice-for-varicose-veins *Regards,* *Dr. Vinay Madan, MD, DABVLM* Vascular Interventional Radiologist *Medical Director* *Center for Varicose Veins* 35 Danbury Rd, STE 9, Wilton, CT 06897 309 Stillson Rd, FL 2, Fairfield, CT 06851 Phone (203) 762-6365 *www.centerforvaricoseveins.com* <http://www.centerforvaricoseveins.com> <https://www.facebook.com/centerforvaricoseveins/> <https://www.instagram.com/centerforvaricoseveins/> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinay-madan-md-dabvlm-95113477/> <https://twitter.com/CenterMadan> <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQQR_JeIigtiQe2vyjXDbSA?view_as=subscriber> This message is confidential and may be legally privileged. The information contained in this message and all attachments is intended only for the use of the individual or entity described above. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, copying or use of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender of the delivery error by replying to this message, and delete it from your system.
Radiofrequency ablation for varicose veins is safe and effective.