Varicose veins are twisted and enlarged superficial veins. Any superficial vein can become varicose, but the most commonly affected veins are those in your legs. Varicose veins are easily treatable when detected early. Taking early preventive measures can significantly reduce the likelihood of varicose veins recurring. Additionally, treating veins early prevents you from experiencing serious symptoms.
Which Doctor/Specialty Deals with Varicose Veins?
As detailed in our article on varicose vein symptoms, this condition can cause various complaints such as pain, throbbing, itching, discoloration, cramps, and a feeling of fatigue. Therefore, to definitively determine whether you have this condition or not, it is necessary to consult a Vascular Surgeon. Doctors from different specialties may not have a comprehensive understanding of the issue and may not be able to provide accurate diagnosis and treatment. Particularly, vascular surgeons specialized in varicose veins should be preferred. You can contact us through our contact numbers to inquire about free varicose vein consultations and to schedule appointments.
Non-Surgical Varicose Vein Treatment Health professionals and centers that keep up with advancing technology tend to favor non-surgical methods due to their increased comfort and lower risk for the patient. These applications are advantageous for both the patient and the doctor, eliminating unnecessary time loss for both parties. Patients can usually complete their treatments in a very short time, and they can continue their work and social life without the need for rest.
Let’s briefly introduce non-surgical methods:
Surface Varicose Vein Treatment with Laser
This method is effective only for the treatment of superficial veins and is applied over the skin without the need for any incision or stitches. Varicose veins are eliminated through the high heat provided by the laser.
Surface Varicose Vein Treatment with Radiofrequency
This application is similar to the laser mentioned above, but radio waves come into play. This method applied over the skin can be effective for the dilation of superficial veins and can be applied to some partial medium-sized varicose veins. However, it cannot be used for all varicose veins.
Needle-Based Varicose Vein Treatment (Liquid Sclerotherapy/Foam Sclerotherapy)
This is a treatment method performed by injecting a special medication into the problematic vein. Divided into liquid and foam sclerotherapy, this method is also known as needle-based varicose vein treatment. Liquid sclerotherapy involves injecting the medication in liquid form, while foam sclerotherapy involves foaming the medication by reacting it with air before injecting. These methods do not require any incisions or stitches and are applied over the skin. They are highly advantageous and successful techniques for all sizes of varicose veins.
Advantages of Non-Surgical Varicose Vein Treatment
The duration of this treatment may vary depending on the size and extent of your varicose veins but usually concludes between 5 to 20 minutes. Additionally, you will not undergo any situations such as incisions, stitches, or anesthesia during the treatment, and you can immediately and comfortably return to your daily life after treatment. There are no concerns about dressing changes, rest, or medication use after treatment.
