Is Phlebectomy the same as vein stripping?
No. Ambulatory Phlebectomy is different from the classic vein stripping procedure. A phlebectomy is localized to the surface area where the varicose vein exists. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia, the incision is very small which leaves minimal or no scarring. Patients walk out of the office, and most are able to resume work and their normal activities within just a few days. A phlebectomy is often combined with ELAS for best results.
