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isla53941
isla53941

Just came back from another visit, this time surgeon suggesting my veins be injected with foam ??? Anyone heard of this ? Had it done ? Or any advice would be appreciated...

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  • viola02
    viola02 isla53941

    Posted

    Hi Isla

    no never heard about i have surgery on both legs and injections afterwards3 times but dont really know what they injecting but maybe it is some new thing with this Foam?no idea but tel him give you the exact name of it and google it on Medical pages so you will find out or just ask the doctor

    good luck 

    Viola

     

  • Christian1000
    Christian1000 isla53941

    Posted

    Have you gone private? I am thinking of foam sclerotherapy as it's the cheapest option but don't know where to begin.
    • Christian1000
      Christian1000 isla53941

      Posted

      How did you manage this? I am planning a trip to the gp this week. I am a 27 year old male, it doesn't cause me much pain but aesthetically doesn't look very nice so I am planning on saying it hurts etc.

      why did you choose the foam?

      Thank you : )

    • isla53941
      isla53941 Christian1000

      Posted

      Hey,  that's what they offered to do its a new procedure, you can have laser but cause I had 3 veins out over the years laser isn't suitable..

      last time they they removed or tried to remove the vein it was like the surgeon missed it lol so then this is what they suggested..

      you really have to say it's sore, itchy and generally causes you discomfort I have been so lucky with the NHS and appreciate it..

      quick easy procedure was in n out within an hour..has left faded brown marks bit like a bruise but I think this will fade even more over the year..

      got to be better than a vein anyway !! Good luck !!

    • Christian1000
      Christian1000 isla53941

      Posted

      Thank you so much for taking the time to share your info : )

      Being that I'm only 27 and male I hope they will listen, do you have any idea how long it could take to get the ball rolling "if" the gp refers me?

      I am going to say they itch, hurt, throb, cause me to feel low as they are unsightly etc,

      I am also going to say I have tried stockings as I am sure that they will try that with me first!

      I genuinely have tried lots of natural things with no joy. I pretty much live in the gym and follow a healthy lifestyle. I defo don't want to spend thousands privetely!!!

      Thank you x

  • Christian1000
    Christian1000 isla53941

    Posted

    Were your v vains quite obvious? The foam did a good job at making them less visible?
  • willy278
    willy278 isla53941

    Posted

    Yes I've had foam sclerotherapy and it worked very well It's less invasive than anything else.

    when your viens branch out the foam stops them so the blood finds new roots and doesn't go down any of the bad veins that are inefficient. Go for it it's not painful at all.

    WR

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