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Answers to the questions most frequently asked by our patients
seeking treatment for varicose veins. (FAQ) 
- Why do varicose veins need to be treated or removed?
- If you remove the saphenous veins, where will the blood flow?
- If you remove my veins, what will I do if I require a bypass?
- Can I delay having an operation?
- What if I’m on the pill?
General questions on varicose veins
- Can varicose veins in the feet, hands or face be operated on?
- If I undergo surgery on varicose veins in my feet, hands or face, how significant will the scars be?
- Can operations on varicose veins take place in hot weather?
- Can varicose veins be removed from patients of any age?
- Can I have surgery on my varicose veins if I’ve already undergone sclerosis?
- Are there any contra-indications for varicose vein surgery?
- Can I have surgery during pregnancy?
- Is varicose vein surgery dangerous?
- Is varicose vein surgery painful?
- Can varicose vein surgery be performed as an emergency?
Questions on the indications for varicose vein treatments and how varicose vein operations proceed
- Is it safe to fly after varicose vein surgery?
- Are there any particular precautions I have to take after varicose vein surgery?
- How long after varicose vein surgery will I have to keep dressings, stitches and compression stockings?
- Will varicose vein surgery ease my leg pain?
- What are the risks of suffering phlebitis?
- Why re-operate on varicose veins?
- Are the results of varicose vein surgery permanent?
Questions on the precautions to take following varicose vein surgery
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