“Is local anesthesia used for varicose vein surgery?”
I will have varicose vein surgery. Is local anesthesia used for varicose vein surgery?
6 Answers
AnesthesiologistAnesthesiologist
Yes. Some people may also need sedation (rarely used)
The newest forms of treatment for varicose veins no longer require general anesthesia or downtime. All forms of less invasive treatments can be completed in less than 30 min and only require local anesthesia. Patients are able to resume normal activities usually the same day with minimal to no downtime. To learn more about varicose vein treatments visit: https://www.centerforvaricoseveins.com/services
Yes
Yes
Discuss with your surgeon. Laser vein ablation may not use local anesthesia.
Yes, for majority, only local anesthetic is enough
