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What are the chances varicose veins will recur?

April 26, 2017recur varicose veins

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What are the chances varicose veins will recur?

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The risk for the saphenous veins which are treated with the laser to open up again is small—3-5%. The smaller spider veins which are treated with sclerotherapy can occur in other areas of the legs, and often require maintenance treatment every 1-2 years.