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Is surgery is the only option to treat varicose veins? If I go for laser surgery (ELVes) fpr varicose veins will there be any side effects?
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Hello dear Pavan , hi Warm welcome to Lybrate.com I have evaluated your query thoroughly . * Surgery is the only option for varicose veins . there is no side effect of laser surgery . Hope this clears your query . Wishing you fine recovery . Welcome for any further assistance . Regards take care .
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If you have pain, swelling or ulcer its better to consider for surgery. If its minimal you can go on stockings which will keep varicosities under control. Laser has very very minimal side effects and are rare.
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