Phlebectomy for Varicose Veins

Vascular Care at Washington Township Medical Foundation

Phlebectomy is a treatment for varicose veins. It is a minimally invasive procedure with high success rates for eligible patients. The procedure takes place in an outpatient setting under local anesthesia and serves to remove varicose veins from under the skin. Your doctor will use a tiny needle or scalpel to make the very small incisions—so small no stitches will be necessary—and then a phlebectomy hook will be used to remove the veins. The procedure is both effective and safe.

Preparing for a Phlebectomy Procedure

It’s important to communicate a complete medical history with your doctor, including any current medical conditions as well as allergies and any medications that you may be on currently. This will help one of our vascular specialists at Washington Township Medical Foundation choose the right treatment option for you.

More than 90% of patients have experienced long-lasting success as a result of this treatment. If you are a good candidate for phlebectomy, you should experience very good results from this procedure. Your doctor may recommend that you use this approach as part of a larger treatment plan. Other recommended procedures may include endovenous catheter ablation using laser energy or radiofrequency.