Dr. Bruce R. Hoyle, M.D.
Specialist in the Treatment of Varicose Veins
Surgical
Vein Stripping in the Treatment of Varicose Veins
We do not do vein stripping.
With the advent of endovenous procedures and ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy, there is little need to subject the patient to general anesthesia and the far longer recovery time that accompanies vein stripping.
Before you agree to have varicose vein surgery it is important to know all you can about it. Each hospital and doctor will have slightly different ways of doing things when carrying out varicose vein surgery, so you should follow their guidance where it is different from the information given here. Because all patients, conditions and treatments vary it cannot cover everything and your recovery time may vary. Use this information when making your choice of varicose vein surgery with your doctors. You should mention any worries you have. Remember that you can ask for more information at any time.