I've had this proceedure. It is easy and not painful. After a few proceedures the veins disappeared. It is now 10 years later and only a few have appeared that I should get taken care of. 👍😊
@barbaraebner5889
Ай бұрын
Did yours hurt?
@laurenl5843
Ай бұрын
Just a series of pin picks. A lot less pain than if the veins got worse.
@kjmwired
Ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing, guys, because i've been thinking about doing this. 😊
@Halo11785
Ай бұрын
I just had 8 of my veins done. I had moderate to severe venous insufficiency. I am high risk for developing venous stasis ulcers in my lower extremities. I had a vein done each week. Wore compression daily except at night. My procedures were not for cosmetic reasons. They were for medical reasons. My legs are much better now and the redness and dryness on my skin has improved. The procedure barely hurt. I could tell the foam irritated the vein. It is important to walk after the procedure to help keep the blood from clotting. I am happy I had the procedure done. Doctors, can you do another video on the “why”? I am a RN in the states and know why, but many probably think the reasons are cosmetic. I still wear compression if I know I am going to be sitting or driving a lot.
@terriemacdonald3798
Ай бұрын
Kinda wish you had talked about the ‘why’ of varicose veins.
@barbaraebner5889
Ай бұрын
Weight and genetics.
@sassysandie2865
Ай бұрын
@@barbaraebner5889I’m slim and nobody else in my family has them but I do.
@sk6056
Ай бұрын
yes, and maybe the risks of varicose veins. Should you only have this done if you're worried about the looks of the veins? Or is there a larger risk of clots before (or after) that procedure? What if it's a large varicose vein, will you risk claudication to that limb?
@DCGreenZone
Ай бұрын
Pycnogenol.
@terriemacdonald3798
Ай бұрын
@@DCGreenZone what does that even mean 😂
@PhDoc94
Ай бұрын
I had this procedure done a few years ago. It was a waste of time and money and it wasn’t painless as she says in this video. The varicose veins came back and as I got older, I now got more of them in my legs. Just wear pants or long skirts and don’t forget your support/varicose veins stockings when you have to stand for too long. And always stay away from elective surgeries.
@sassysandie2865
Ай бұрын
I hear you!
@Ahmedkhan8802
Ай бұрын
A very useful video (as always). I'm 79 and a couple of varicose veins have made their appearance, but I doubt I'll ever invest time or money for this procedure.
@TalkingWithDocs
Ай бұрын
Yes not for everyone
@Value1lady
Ай бұрын
My sister has circulation problems in her legs and had this done but i think hers was a little more in depth. She said she had to elevate her legs for the rest of the day and for about 2 days. She said it was very very painful the one she had. I have a lot of spider veins and a couple of varicose but not bad ones. Thank god! Its hereditary in my family. My sister had Radio Frequency procedure not the sclerotherapy. Thanks docs for this videos. ❤❤
@TalkingWithDocs
Ай бұрын
Very welcome
@nancyeaton731
Ай бұрын
Downsides include that it's expensive and usually insurance doesn't cover it unless the veins are painful. I had a minor procedure done about 15 years ago on some tiny veins and it worked, but they are right by saying more will happen over time. It's just a "benefit" of aging.
@sassysandie2865
Ай бұрын
@@nancyeaton731 even if they are painful, they don’t approve it. Pain is hard to measure for the insurance companies.
@donaldmcleod7494
Ай бұрын
I had the injection long ago. Can’t say it worked but being put on blood thinners for other reasons helped immensely. No more varicose ulcers or aching legs. No more compression socks.
@TalkingWithDocs
Ай бұрын
Yay!
@wattsmichaele
Ай бұрын
At age 24 I had gigantic varicose veins removed from my left leg. It was a horrible experience. The big cuts in my groin and ankle took a long time to heal. Remember I was very young. I had 111 metal staples all up and down the leg where the surgeon had to remove pieces. I kept the staples. I took a few baths, giant mistake, and all the staples scabbed over. There was no pain relief when he removed staples and it was very painful. I’m in my sixties now and there is no way I will have the procedure done in this lifetime. Hoo boy.
@beverlymarlin6837
Ай бұрын
I went through the same thing with little cuts all over my left leg and then the staples. The staples really hurt when he took them out. I had small cut scars with a staple dot scar .One on each side of the cut. I had it done about 40 years ago and they are just starting to come back. I sure won't do it again at my age, 75.
@TalkingWithDocs
Ай бұрын
😂
@wattsmichaele
Ай бұрын
@@beverlymarlin6837 bless you….it was very bad….i hope you never have to go thru anything similar
@Lisajen-h5u
Ай бұрын
I have had injections and 10 years later my legs look just as bad. Commenting from Australia.
@wotan10950
Ай бұрын
Ugh, one of the worst decisions I ever made. I had laser treatment in 2010 (maybe it has improved since then), and I didn’t know that I have MTHFR blood clotting factor. The clotted veins were very painful and dangerous. I spent the entire following year giving myself Lovenox injections, then going on Coumadin, then Xarelto. The hematologist firmly told me not to have any further elective surgeries. Of course, I’ve had four heart surgeries, thyroidectomy, cataracts, and meniscus disk since then, but those weren’t elective.
@sassysandie2865
Ай бұрын
The vascular surgeon’s office didn’t even bother to call me back with the second ultrasound sound results. I’ve called several time and nobody will call me back. I even wrote the doctor a personal letter to let her know that nobody called me. It’s so weird. I had this done 15 years ago and they came back with a vengeance. Maybe because I’m on Medicare they don’t want to bother. Mind you, this is the biggest vascular surgeon’s office in my area,
@Joy21090
Ай бұрын
I don't know where you are but *Everything Medical* has gone *HAYWIRE* here in the Northeast since COVID. Just keep trying.
@sassysandie2865
Ай бұрын
@@Joy21090 I’m in Ohio. I no longer trust most medical people after Covid. Seems like they lost me in the system and now I really don’t rust them. We can understand how medical mistakes are the third leading cause of death.
@ridinreiners
Ай бұрын
These doctors are in Canada. I assume you are in the US since you refer to Medicare. If you have a general practitioner/family doctor, they should be able to give you results from your ultrasound.
@Amber-st1cf
Ай бұрын
I've had this done. Worked great! Years later I had to see my family doctor for swelling and possibly more varicose veins. Ended up finding out that I have lymphedema. Causing my swelling.
@barbaraebner5889
Ай бұрын
This has come a long way. My poor Mom had hers “ stripped”. Incisions all over both legs. Hers were very painful prior.
@TalkingWithDocs
Ай бұрын
Yes this is much less invasive
@erikstephens34
Ай бұрын
I have lower venous insufficiency (and currently in my mid 40's). I've had a few burst varicose veins and at one point an ulcer on my right lower inner leg. I live in Ontario and the vascular surgeon did say Sclerotherapy was the best option but it was quite expensive. I needed to loose weight. I have dropped from 470lbs to 260lbs and I wear open toe 50 mmHg prescription compression socks (I've dropped two sized with my weight loss). The socks have helped immensely and I have had no more burst varicose veins. Though my legs look rough and quite a few colours. I find it's unfortunate that Sclerotherapy isn't covered by OHIP but Ligation and stripping is covered and is much more invasive with more potential complications.
@mbh4097
Ай бұрын
I'm getting this done this year.
@kathryngalajda3553
Ай бұрын
Do the docs in the hospital avoid you guys so they don’t get asked to do a video? 😆
@Value1lady
Ай бұрын
Lol
@deborahnelson4608
Ай бұрын
I want to get this done soon!!
@suzannesmith8971
Ай бұрын
How much does it cost?
@cathylaycock5598
Ай бұрын
My vascular surgeon uses laser for varicose veins. Mine are getting very bumpy but they never hurt,so I’m leaving them alone.
@carolynmayclin1554
Ай бұрын
What are the benefits? Is it merely cosmetic?
@annmadebyhand
Ай бұрын
Yes, the video is good but missing this information.
@Joy21090
Ай бұрын
Varicose veins can be very painful and can get ulcerated, especially if you have diabetes. Not purely cosmetic.
@lindakelley4332
Ай бұрын
It's painful afterward. I am on my 3rd time.
@345kobi
Ай бұрын
I assume this is just a cosmetic procedure but I am not certain. I would like to know the cause.
@joseenoel8093
Ай бұрын
Next vid on flipping the bird surgery, thanks and Mtl summer just as great as you remembered! Went to Kentville day tripping, it was ok, onion rings in burger truly gross! ❤
@phylliswalker1856
Ай бұрын
I had this done two years ago and found it to be very painful. I also have permanent bruising on one leg where the veins were collapsed.
@johntyrrell3191
Ай бұрын
My cardiologist is only concerned with my veins in my Thigh. I have multiple BAD veins in my right thigh. He will be doing an ablation to 6+ veins in my right thigh to include the R femoral, R deep Femoral Vein.
@TalkingWithDocs
Ай бұрын
Good luck
@jffshd
Ай бұрын
I’ve had Scalero therapy treatments done several times throughout my life, but when I ask about doing Scalero on my feet, they always say they don’t do feet because it’s a little bit tricky… the results won’t be as good so I was wondering if you do feed at all and if not, why?
@louisel5009
Ай бұрын
I had radio frequency endogenous occlusion done on one leg in 2008. I ended up with severe nerve pain for 6 months and permanent numbness in my ankle. Needless to say I did not go back for the other leg. Is this procedure still done? I might try what you are doing since my varicose veins are painful.
@kennithandirsen7184
Ай бұрын
Now I really feel like a guinea pig!
@RoseBudFC
Ай бұрын
Can u get this done if you have already had a total knee replacement? I keep having some pain in the same area as the varicose veins and wonder if they are the cause, and not the TKR.
@Frandaman84
Ай бұрын
If the veins return, does that mean that it was doing something after all?
@Cathie46
Ай бұрын
Is this the procedure for edema from veins in your ankles? Whew, it looks painful to me, and I need it done.
@theresamorris1803
Ай бұрын
I recently had TJR on my hip (2 months). I ended up with a blood clot due to surgery on a leg that already had bulging varicose veins. I'm on Eliquis (not even a full 2 weeks yet). How long should I wait to have my veins treated?
@melindam1974
Ай бұрын
Does this procedure reduce risk of blood clots or strokes?
@TalkingWithDocs
Ай бұрын
No but varicose veins do not increase your risk
@estelamino6356
Ай бұрын
Needs explain more veins if too thicker thin..procedures or treatments available etc....😁😁😂
@Sir.S.R
21 күн бұрын
(1) is this covered by provincial (public) health plans in your country (Canada) e.g. Ontario's OHIP? (2) What amount of convincing the Fam Dr will it take before one is honoured with this procedure? (3) How does the irritating (foam/detergent) agent not continue to flow up the venous system? What mechanism ensures that agent is contained to the varicosed part of the vein only? (4) Someone used to have varicocele too, in teenage, but that automatically disappeared as they grew older, but the varicosities on leg continued to get more, so should they still opt for this Rx.? (They went on to successfully have children, if that was the 1st concern in your mind)
@TalkingWithDocs
20 күн бұрын
Sorry those are very specific questions and best left to your treating specialist. In Ontario you simply need to be referred to a vascular surgeon. Best of luck
@Sir.S.R
20 күн бұрын
@@TalkingWithDocs Thanks.
@Lua1960-y6x
26 күн бұрын
I have venous insufficiency in both legs. Due to my increased anxiety in deciding on two procedures Laser Surgery vs Guided Sclerotherapy. To close large veins, which procedure is preferred? What are the known risks and complications for both procedures? What is the success rate for both?
@kevindohn6776
Ай бұрын
I have the worst case of varicose veins in my legs that I've ever seen, lots of big ugly sqwiggely veins and lumps. I already had surgery back in the 80's where they cut and pulled a whole bunch of them out, did both legs at the same time. They all came back, and it looks just as bad, or even worse.
@vinceedwards142
Ай бұрын
Does insurance cover this?
@muzikgod
Ай бұрын
Depends, call your provider and ask.
@CaroleHerndon
Ай бұрын
Insurance will cover this if you and your doctor demonstrate that you have tried less invasive and expensive methods (such as wearing compression stockings for several months) first that turned out to be unsuccessful.
@piepeeya4604
Ай бұрын
I have not had injections and am suppose to wear compression socks and don't wear them. surgery scares me. So I cancelled the surgery, because they said it would come back.
@sassysandie2865
Ай бұрын
That’s probably why insurance doesn’t always cover it.
@Joy21090
Ай бұрын
I loved Dr. Weening's face when Dr. Chan said that long mouthful chemical name! Too funny! Question - can anything be done for the ugly spider-web veins? They are not thrombosed like varicose veins but they sure are unsightly. (All is vanity!)
@TalkingWithDocs
Ай бұрын
Yes they can be injected with something different
@sassysandie2865
Ай бұрын
I got mine injected years ago and tons came back.
@Joy21090
Ай бұрын
@@sassysandie2865 the spidery veins?
@Joy21090
Ай бұрын
@@TalkingWithDocs So now the question is - am I "vein" enough to pursue this? LOL!
@sassysandie2865
Ай бұрын
@@Joy21090 yes
@cookiebuzz
Ай бұрын
Is this done for vanity reasons or would it help one’s health?
@youthrevisitedagain
Ай бұрын
Sometimes for vanity reasons, but they can also be a cause of pain & discomfort.
@Joy21090
Ай бұрын
@@youthrevisitedagainand can ulcerate
@biker1958
Ай бұрын
So is this a new procedure? I had the other type surgery where they run the probe into the vein, I had severe bruising and developed a blood clot.
@mdejhe3226
Ай бұрын
I had veins removed in my hands... looked nice to begin with, but within a few months, the veins appeared elsewhere. on the sides of my hands, and down my arms very dark, thick and worse looking. then it was before the vein removal. I thought about going in and having it taken care of, but am afraid of what would be the result the 2nd time.
@maximkmrr3879
Ай бұрын
That increases the pressure on the remaining veins even more :(
@sassysandie2865
Ай бұрын
Wondering about that.
@sketchandsmile
Ай бұрын
Is it bad for your health just to leave them as they are. (Ugly but okay)?
@TalkingWithDocs
Ай бұрын
No risk in leaving them
@DCGreenZone
Ай бұрын
Pycnogenol.
@squibload58
Ай бұрын
It's obvious there was no prep for this video. Although she was the expert she barely said anything. You guys did not do her any favor here.
@TalkingWithDocs
Ай бұрын
She is a women of few words. The demonstration really was the video
@estelamino6356
Ай бұрын
Thanks female Dr talk too low ..😁😁
@matthewgraham2546
Ай бұрын
Not to insult the guy getting the injections but before the procedure I have seen better looking legs in a bucket of chicken. Good looking Doctor, I'm speaking of Dr. Chan of course, not you other two guys. Just sayin.
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