Varicose veins are twisted, swollen veins close to the surface of the skin. The legs and ankles are the most commonly affected areas. You may have them in one or both of your legs. Your legs may swell, itch, hurt, and ache as a result of them. Even if you don't have any signs of discomfort or symptoms, you may dislike how your legs look because of the vein's appearance.
Varicose veins are treated in a variety of ways. You may treat varicose veins with surgery or other procedural methods.
Varicose Veins Procedures
Varicose veins can be closed or removed with these less invasive techniques. A doctor's office or a vein clinic usually does the operations or treatment procedures.
#1. Laser Treatment
The laser uses a beam of light to produce heat that damages the vein and induces scar tissue to form, which leads the vein to close. Experts utilise the laser in the following ways:
- To seal off tiny veins at the surface on the exterior of the skin.
- To shut prominent veins, an endovenous laser treats the inside of the vein. A thin tube called a catheter is inserted into the vein through a minor cut in the skin by the vein doctor.
#2. Radiofrequency closure
This procedural process utilises an energy type that differs from a laser to shut large varicose veins on a patient's leg. Moreover, a minor cut is also made in the vein. The energy directs through a thin tube of equipment placed in the cut area.
#3. Sclerotherapy
The inside of the varicose vein is damaged and scarred by a substance injected into it. This procedure closes the vein.
#4. Phlebectomy (Also known as microphlebectomy or stab avulsion)
Phlebectomy is a procedure that goes hand-in-hand with other varicose vein treatments. A vein doctor or specialist creates several minor cuts in the skin. These cuts are necessary to eliminate the veins. Stitches are rarely required.
#5. Varicose Veins Surgery
Varicose veins surgery consists of ligation and stripping. Over the vein, the doctor creates one or more cuts, proceeds to ligate the vein in two areas. The vein between the tied-off sections is usually removed whole or stripped. This surgery will require spinal or general anaesthesia. After the procedure, you'll almost certainly need sutures.
#6. Filters
Filters address deep vein thrombosis concerns. The doctor inserts filters into the neck or groin to prevent blood clots from reaching the heart or lungs. Devices like Rotarex S and AngioJet can also suck out vast amounts of clots via these tiny injections in the groin. Sedation and local anaesthesia carry out these treatments, and no general anaesthesia is required.
Bottom Line
Now that you know the difference between the different types of varicose vein treatments and procedures, it is time to consult your vein doctor and discuss which treatment or procedure best suits your condition.
