One end of a tiny wire is attached at the varicose section and the other end is threaded through the vein to a small incision at the calf or ankle. The wire, along with the varicose section of vein, is pulled out through the lower incision. More extensive surgical procedures are sometimes needed, and new treatment methods are always under investigation. In general, the body does not miss veins that are blocked or removed surgically. The legs have many channels for the blood to take.
Problems never return in the treated veins, but new varicose veins can develop in other locations.
Because mild problems are easier to treat than severe ones, be sure to tell your doctor about any symptoms early. This information is not a substitute for medical treatment. The McGraw-Hill Companies.