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Varicose Veins and Best Treatment Options

We all you need to know about varicose veins, vein symptoms, how varicose veins develop, and why you may have them in the first place. This blog post also has you on how you can remove them – we lay out your varicose vein procedure options, with a particular focus on laser treatment or EVLA (the Gold treatment for removing varicose veins).

What are varicose veins?

are lumpy, bulging veins purple or blue in colour and found on the leg surface, but can also be found on other regions such as the foot or around the ankle.

What are the symptoms of varicose veins?

Varicose veins can often be diagnosed by their swollen, enlarged or twisted appearance, but other vein symptoms may include the . (Please note that symptoms experienced differ for everyone).

How do varicose veins develop?

veins occur when blood fails to flow properly through your leg veins, and this is how it works… Your veins take blood to your heart, requiring the blood to flow in an direction (against gravity). This is by one-way valves and muscle contractions. If these valves weaken or break, however, they cannot properly close. Your blood then flows back to your legs, where, the veins begin to bulge, causing veins. no purpose, these damaged veins are perfectly safe to remove.

What causes varicose veins?

It’s not clear why some people varicose veins while others do not. But we do know that the create higher risk of veins: genetics, being (due to pressure on your veins), being female (female hormones make vein walls more elastic), and ageing (vein walls weaken with age).

Varicose veins can additionally be secondary to other or issues. You could be more at risk if you have previously your leg veins, had a blood clot, are pregnant (with increased hormone levels and more blood circulating), or stand for a long time in one (blood can pool in the leg veins, pressure in the veins).

What are the complications of varicose veins?

Varicose veins can worsen gradually. Some with the for some time skin changes, in the ankle or lower leg, due to increased pressure within the veins. Skin could become purple or brown and could a rash called eczema. More serious but complications include deep vein (blood clots in the vein that can cause pain and swelling), venous ulcers (any cuts or OnabotulinumtoxinAAbobotulinumtoxinAIncobotulinumtoxinAPrabotulinumtoxinALetibotulinumtoxinARimabotulinumtoxinBHyaluronic Acid FillersCalcium Hydroxylapatite FillersPoly-L-lactic Acid FillersPolymethylmethacrylate FillersAutologous Fat GraftingForehead Lines TreatmentGlabellar Frown Lines TreatmentCrow’s Feet TreatmentBunny Lines TreatmentChemical Brow LiftLip FlipGummy Smile CorrectionMasseter ReductionJaw SlimmingDimpled Chin SmoothingCobblestone Chin SmoothingNefertiti Neck LiftMicro-BotoxMesotoxHyperhidrosis TreatmentChronic Migraine ReliefBruxism TreatmentTMJ TreatmentCervical Dystonia TreatmentNeck Spasm TreatmentBlepharospasm TreatmentLip AugmentationLip ContouringCheekbone EnhancementTear Trough FillersNasolabial Fold SofteningMarionette Line FillersLiquid RhinoplastyNon-Surgical Nose JobJawline ContouringJawline DefinitionChin AugmentationTemple VolumisingHand RejuvenationAcne Scar Subcision Filling wounds could form an ulcer), bleeding (if you bump or cut your leg) and thrombophlebitis (red, painful veins due to a blood clot in the vein).

How can I treat varicose veins?

The good news is there are a range of minimally-invasive, safe procedures available to remove your varicose veins, not general anaesthetic, and all taking under an hour to . In fact, at The Clinic, we are able to offer non-surgical treatments for varicose vein removal, to 99% of patients that visit us.

We a range of and effective treatments for . They all work in ways and are suited to varicose vein cases. We believe treatment should only be performed by a who is fully qualified and in varicose vein removal.

Some patients look for through the NHS. Although, it is important to note that for veins with and without complications, the NHS always first advise for a long trial period, such as wearing compression . Although, we do not advise this route as delaying treatment can cause varicose vein problems to exacerbate.

Below we’ve a range of minimally vein treatments, each by for different eligibility, and all at The Clinic:

What is the best surgery for Varicose Veins?

EVLA stands for Endovenous Laser Ablation and is a varicose vein removal using laser heat to target, and break down veins. EVLA is considered by NICE to be the best treatment for varicose vein removal. We also always typically favour EVLA as it has a higher success rate. NICE findings actually show EVLA’s success rate five years post is 95.4%.

To give more detail on what happens in EVLA, an ultrasound scan marks the veins prior to the injection of local around the area. A fine catheter is via a small incision, close to the knee. Laser energy is transported via the catheter, in short pulses, closing up the damaged valve so blood is unable to flow through and the vein walls . The procedure stops the reflux occurring from the valve, producing the varicose vein, addressing the route of the problem, instead of only the symptoms.

Varicose Vein Surgery Recovery

One of the factors on having vein is the recovery time.

Traditionally vein surgery was carried out via a vein method which has now been discouraged. The vein method often 3 weeks before returning to work and everyday and patients were often in a lot of pain following .

Our range of invasive vein procedures all have much times. Most patients who have had Varicose Vein laser surgery recovery are back to their usual activities a lot quicker.

How much time off work is required following varicose vein removal?

who have had EVLA, RFA, VenaSeal and Foam procedures often feel able to return to work the next day. Those that had a often require a few additional days to recover.

Our expert vascular do advise that exercise is for at least 5 days and it should then be returned to at a gradual pace to avoid injury.

But overall, patients are encouraged to stay active throughout their and we feel this gives the best results.

How can I relieve varicose veins without treatment?

If you’re waiting for and feeling discomfort from common varicose vein there are several ways to relieve the pain, including the below. But please note that these are only a fix of and do not mean varicose vein complications are prevented. Only treatments are able to remove varicose veins and help you avoid health problems.

Why Choose The Private Clinic?

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We’re proud to offer Vascular Surgeons who are in the Gold EVLA treatment and have treated the veins of thousands of .

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with our expert Surgeons can be booked by calling or via our .

All vein consultations a free ultrasound scan of your legs (typically costing between £350 and £450 at the of clinics and hospitals).

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The Clinic is a multi award winning group with clinics across the UK. We have over 40 years’ in the best in advanced minimally non treatments and expert led surgical in our and . Our surgeons are all with and we are regulated by the . The CQC is an independent for health and social care in England. Last review March 10th 2023.

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