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What is cryo-sclerotherapy?

The conventional treatment for varicose veins is effective but uncomfortable. Luis Navarro, MD, describes cryo-sclerotherapy and explains why it is an improvement.


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  • How is sclerotherapy performed?

  • What procedures help treat varicose veins?

  • Dr. Steve Elias - what is sclerotherapy?

  • Everything you need to know about varicose veins

  • What are varicose veins?

  • How are varicose veins diagnosed?

  • Dr. Steve Elias - how have minimally invasive procedures changed vein treatment?

  • How can I prevent varicose veins and spider veins?

Up Next

  • How have minimally invasive procedures changed varicose vein treatment?

  • Can varicose and spider veins return even after treatment?

  • How is sclerotherapy performed?

  • What procedures help treat varicose veins?

  • Dr. Steve Elias - what is sclerotherapy?

  • Everything you need to know about varicose veins

  • What are varicose veins?

  • How are varicose veins diagnosed?

  • Dr. Steve Elias - how have minimally invasive procedures changed vein treatment?

  • How can I prevent varicose veins and spider veins?

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