Varicose veins are a problem that can be successfully treated but the disorder cannot be permanently cured. The treatment of the abnormal veins does not remove the original tendency of a patient to develop varicose veins. Therefore, many patients need to return for maintenance treatments after their initial treatment is completed.
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About the Author
Arlen Fleisher, MD is a Diplomate of the American Board of Phlebology, the branch of medicine that deals with the veins. With nearly 30 years of medical experience, Dr. Fleisher gives his patients a depth of understanding that is difficult to match.