Friday, February 25, 2011

What are other minimally invasive options for treating varicose veins?


Instead of using a laser, one can also use radiofrequency ablation as a probe. The entire procedure is the same except that radiofrequency ablation utilizes electrical heat instead of thermal heat. The treatment with radiofrequency ablation is only slightly longer by a few minutes. The cost, complications and recovery time is the same for both procedures.

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