What is the Ambulatory Phlebectomy procedure?
Ambulatory phlebectomy micro-extraction is a procedure which allows for the removal of large surface varicosities through very small incisions that frequently need no stitches. Skin incisions or needle punctures as small as one millimeter are used to extract veins with a phlebectomy hook. A section of the vein is inserted into a micro-incision in the leg. A section of the vein is hooked and then removed through the incision. With this procedure an ace bandage needs to be worn for 24 hours. Then a medical grade compression stocking should be worn for 1 week.
