Vein Services: ............................. Overview Ambulatory Phlebectomy EVLT Lifestyle Measures Sclerotherapy Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy Vein Stripping Commonly Asked Questions This entails removing the greater saphenous vein from the knee to the groin. Several incisions are required in order to pass a slim rod up the vein and pull the vein out through the skin. It requires a general anesthetic at a hospital, roughly one-week recovery time and three weeks of compression stockings. Most patients have considerable bruising. There are also some major but infrequent complications. Advantages: • can be covered by OHIP if certain criteria are met • time tested and effective Disadvantages: • invasive • requires general anesthetic • recovery time of 2 weeks • higher rate of complications when compared to EVLT (blood clots, damage to deep veins, and numbness) • requires longer use of compression stockings (3 weeks) Home | About Veins | Vein Disease  | Vein Services  | Directions  | Links Copyright© powellveincare.ca 2018. What treatment is right for you? Determining the right treatment requires a proper on site assess- ment. To start the process, fill out the form below and a patient education consultant will contact you shortly to book an appointment.         Problem Type: -------------------------------- Spider veins Varicose veins Both of the above   Treatment goal: ------------------------------- Improve appearance Relieve symptoms Both of the above   Treatment interest: -------------------------------- EVLT Phlebectomy Stripping Sclerotherapy Ultrasound-guided   Sclerotherapy