“Is varicose vein surgery done under local anesthesia?”

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“Is varicose vein surgery done under local anesthesia?”

I will have surgery for varicose veins. Is varicose vein surgery done under local anesthesia?

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**Dr. Steven McCornack** Anesthesiologist Centerville, Ohio · Accepted Answer

Dr. Steven McCornack Anesthesiologist Centerville, Ohio

Varicose vein surgery may be done under many types of anesthesia.

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

Varicose vein surgery is most often done with local anesthesia.

**Dr. Sourabh Mukherjee** Vascular Surgeon Hattiesburg, MS · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sourabh Mukherjee Vascular Surgeon Hattiesburg, MS

Per patient preference but yes it can be done under local.

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

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

If Laser surgery is performed, Yes.