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TREATMENT FAQ'S
Sclerotherapy • Ambulatory Phlebectomy
Will support stockings or compression stockings cut off my circulation?
No not if fitted correctly they will not. The stockings are tightest at your ankle and slowly decrease pressure at the top of the stocking.
How long will support stockings last?
This of course depends on how often the stockings are worn and how well they are taken care of.
What if I only need a support stocking for a condition in one leg?
Only the leg with the symptoms or disease needs to wear the stocking.
How many hours each day should I wear stockings?
This is dependant on the reasons for wearing the stockings as the amount of compression. The Vein Care Center will discuss this with you upon prescribing stockings.
What is the difference between graduated support stockings and anti-embolism or T.E.D. hose?
T.E.D. or anti-embolism hose are for those persons that are non-ambulatory. The T.E.D. hose help to prevent blood from pooling in the veins in the leg. Pooling of blood in the veins of the leg may contribute to blood clots forming in the veins. T.E.D. hose come in only 5 sizes which means they are not custom fit. Graduated support stockings are made to be worn while you are mobile and are custom fit.
How does the procedure actually work?
The energy source from the catheter irritates the vein walls, shrinking them and therefore closing the faulty vein so that blood can no longer flow through it, diverting blood to other healthy competent veins.How successful is Endovenous Laser Ablation treatment?
Results published in the medical literature and our own personal experience with this procedure has been extremely favorable with success rates as high as the conventional surgical approach “stripping”. Endovenous Laser Ablation will normally treat the root cause of most varicose veins but additional or complimentary therapy may be desired in some cases.Is Endovenous Laser Ablation treatment covered by insurance?
Most insurance companies will pay for Endovenous Laser Ablation if criteria for medical necessity is met. The criteria for medical necessity varies from insurance company to insurance company, but normally, this criteria for medical necessity requires that the patient have significant pain or discomfort which disrupts normal day to day activity. Most insurance carriers require a trial of support or compression stockings and the need to take pain medication during the last six months. The Vein Care Center will work with you and your insurance carrier through the predetermination process to determine medical necessity.
Is sclerotherapy painful?
The injection of the medication is painless. There may be only a slight stinging or burning sensation caused by insertion of the needle. As the needle is very fine and goes a short way under the skin, the procedure is minimally painless.Will insurance pay for sclerotherapy?
Most insurance companies do not pay for sclerotherapy if it is done for cosmetic reasons. However, most insurance companies will pay for sclerotherapy if criteria for medical necessity is met. The criteria for medical necessity varies from insurance company to insurance company, but normally, this criteria for medical necessity requires that the patient have significant pain or discomfort which disrupts normal day to day activity. Most insurance carriers require a trial of support or compression hose and the need to take pain medication during the last six months. The Vein Care Center will work with you and your insurance carrier through the predetermination process to determine medical necessity.
What are the side effects of ambulatory phlebectomy?
Compared to traditional vein stripping, this technique has virtually no scarring or side effects. Also, because it is an in office, minimally invasive procedure performed under local anesthesia, patients have very little down time and virtually minimal if any problems after the procedure.How successful is phlebectomy?
Long term eradication of varicose veins signs and symptoms after phlebectomy are excellent when the procedure is performed for the appropriate indications by a qualified physician.Is phlebectomy covered by my insurance?
Insurance companies do not pay for phlebectomy if it is done for cosmetic reasons. However, most insurance companies will pay for phlebectomy if criteria for medical necessity is met. The criteria for medical necessity varies from insurance company to insurance company, but normally, this criteria for medical necessity requires that the patient have significant pain or discomfort which disrupts normal day to day activity. Most insurance carriers require a trial of support or compression stockings and the need to take pain medication during the last six months. The Vein Care Center will work with you and your insurance carrier through the predetermination process to determine medical necessity.
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