TREATMENT
The treatment for varicose veins will vary, depending upon the severity of the problem.
Superficial varicose veins may be treated with
Sclerotherapy or Diode Laser. Sclerotherapy is performed by injecting a fluid agent into the vein causing it to shrink and eventually disappear. Diode laser treatments may be used in smaller, superficial spider veins causing them to disappear. In some instances, sclerotherapy and the diode laser are used together as treatment. Sclerotherapy and laser sessions will generally take 20 minutes and most patients will need one to four sessions to achieve excellent results.
For patients whose varicose veins are caused by a leaking or insufficiency of the saphenous vein, Endovenous Laser Closure may be the recommended treatment. This procedure is performed in the doctor’s office using a local anesthetic. Via a small laser fiber that has been inserted into the leg, the physician uses laser energy to heat the lining of the blood vessel. This precise heating of the lining in the vein results in progressive controlled closure of the saphenous vein.
Following Endovenous Laser Closure, an in-office procedure called microphlebectomy is generally used to remove enlarged varicose veins through tiny incisions. Endovenous Laser Closure and microphlebectomy will generally take 60 to 90 minutes to complete. After treatment, the patient’s leg or legs are wrapped with compression bandages or stockings.
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