Long term solutions for varicose veins

Overview

Are you tired of dealing with the discomfort and unsightly appearance of varicose veins?

Whilst there is no one definitive cure for varicose veins, there are many effective treatment options that can help you manage and reduce the appearance of these veins.

Long term solutions to address varicose veins

The first step in getting rid of varicose veins is to stop them from getting worse. This can be achieved through various lifestyle changes such as exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding prolonged sitting or standing. Wearing compression stockings can also help reduce the risk of varicose veins worsening.

However, if you are looking for a more permanent solution to get rid of varicose veins, there are several effective treatment options available. The best treatment for varicose veins will depend on the severity of your condition and should be determined through a consultation with one of our vascular experts.

At AVA Clinics we offer the most advanced and effective treatments to treat the underlying venous insufficiencies which cause varicose veins:

• Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA): This minimally invasive procedure uses laser energy to seal the affected veins, causing them to disappear over time
• Avulsions: This procedure involves making tiny cuts in the surface of the skin to physically remove the affected veins. It is often used alongside EVLA in more serious cases
• Sclerotherapy: This treatment involves injecting a solution into the affected veins, causing them to collapse and eventually disappear

Removal of the affected veins does not impact blood flow around the body as this job is taken over by other veins, particularly the deep veins. This allows blood to flow more efficiently around the body as blood that would have previously been stagnant within the varicose veins is now carried more efficiently through healthy veins.

Will varicose veins come back after treatment?

Varicose veins that have been removed successfully will not come back, however even if your treatment was a success, certain risk factors make it possible that new veins will develop over time and that further treatment may be required if problems persist.

Reoccurrence typically occurs in 20% of people over a five year period, however you can help reduce the risks by maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle.

Conclusion

Whilst there is no definitive way to eliminate varicose veins for good, the advanced treatments offered at AVA Clinics can offer long-lasting relief from discomfort and unsightly veins.

If you are interested in learning more about long-term varicose vein treatments then schedule a consultation with our experienced healthcare professionals today