What is phlebectomy for varicose veins treatment?

Phlebectomy is a minor surgical technique to remove small varicose veins through tiny skin incisions. Often combined with EVLA or RFA, this procedure delivers cosmetic and clinical results. Learn more about this option available in Dubai.

What is phlebectomy for varicose veins treatment?

Phlebectomy, also known as ambulatory phlebectomy or microphlebectomy, is a minimally invasive surgical technique used to remove visible varicose veins located close to the surface of the skin. 

Depending on the site and size of these varicose veins, the procedure is performed under either local or general anaesthesia. 

The vascular surgeon makes a series of small incisions and removes the affected vein by gently extracting it using a special hook-like instrument. The procedure is effective for medium to large varicose veins which are bulging under the skin and is often combined with other  vein treatments such as endovenous laser ablation or radiofrequency ablation. 

Phlebectomy incisions are very small—only a few millimetres—and typically do not require stitching. only a few millimetres and typically do not require stitching after the procedure. Scarring is minimal and most patients are able to return to normal daily activities within a day or two. Compression stockings are generally recommended after the procedure. 

For patients in Dubai seeking a walk-in, walk-out treatments for bulging leg veins in Dubai with minimal downtime phlebectomy performed by an experienced vascular surgeon can be an effective part of the personalised vein treatment plan.