Stripping: Treatment, Effects & Risks

Stripping is the surgical removal of varicose veins by the vein doctor using a special probe. The diseased veins are pulled out of the affected area during stripping. The risks of the procedure include, in particular, lymphatic congestion due to injured lymphatic vessels. What is stripping? Stripping is the surgical removal of varicose veins by … Stripping: Treatment, Effects & Risks