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Treatments could include:
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Sclerotherapy
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Application of Elastic Stockings
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Elevation of Leg
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The patient will be asked to avoid excess standing, elevate the legs when resting or sleeping, and to wear elastic support hose.Treatment may be requested to improve the appearance. Surgery such as vein stripping and ligation(removal of the varico...
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There is no cure for varicose veins. Treatment falls into two classes; relief of symptoms and removal of the affected veins.
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There is no cure for varicose veins. Treatment falls into two classes: relief of symptoms and removal of the affected veins.
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There is no cure for varicose veins. Treatment falls into two classes: relief of symptoms and removal of the affected veins.
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Vein ligation and stripping is a surgical approach to the treatment of varicose veins. It is also sometimes called phlebectomy.
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Vein stripping is surgery to remove varicose veins in the legs. These veins are removed because they are large and painful, and they affect the way the leg looks.Saphenectomy; Vein stripping with ligation, avulsion, or ablation.Varicose veins are ...
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Detailed information on vein removal surgery, including who might be a candidate for the procedure and possible complications of the procedure
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Detailed information on laser skin surgery Laser surgery is a type of surgery that uses special light beams instead of instruments for surgical procedures. Laser stands for "light amplification by the stimulated emission of radiation." Lasers were first developed in 1960. Newer laser modifications continue to have a large impact on medical and surgical practices. A large part of their impact has been seen in the treatment of various skin lesion and diseases.
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There are three types of laser: the carbon dioxide(CO 2) laser; the YAG laser(yttrium aluminum garnet); and the pulsed dye laser.cut or destroy tissue that is abnormal or diseased without harming healthy, normal tissue.close off nerve endings to r...
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Laser surgery is a medical procedure that uses laser light to remove diseased tissues or treat bleeding blood vessels. Laser surgery may also be used for cosmetic purposes, such as removing wrinkles, tattoos, or birthmarks.A laser is a light beam ...
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Detailed information on laser surgery and what types of surgeries may be performed with lasers
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Laser is an acronym that stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Laser surgery uses an intensely hot, precisely focused beam of light to remove or vaporize tissue and control bleeding in a wide variety of noninvasive an...
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Dermatologic surgeons also helped pioneer laser surgery, and developed and improved upon many early techniques and more refined surgical procedures.The three types of lasers most often used in medical treatment are the:.Carbon dioxide(CO 2) laser....
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How long after cervical laser surgery do you have to wait before using tampons or having sex?
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