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Most Efficient Procedure Available to Treat Varicose Veins?
asked 1 year ago by Sans089 in belgium
Latest answer by Vivek Bansal, MD
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Tags: age 18-24, legs, thighs, genetic, options, risk, varicose veins
I'm 18 and i have varicose veins on my legs (both lower legs and thighs). They are noticeble and green. I'm not overweight and i exercise daily so i think this is genetic. I know i have to have a consultation with a specialized surgeon for this problem but i'd like to know which are the most efficient treatments available and their advantages and disadvantages.
7 answers to Most Efficient Procedure Available to Treat Varicose Veins?
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Treatment of leg veins
If they are large--see a vascular surgeon. Do not go to one of these "vein clinics" on the side of the road. For superficial veins, I love sclerotherapy MUCH better than laser. It takes longer and less money on physician part, but I believe this works much better! You also have to play an active part in the process. I am very good at doing what I do, but I HIGHLY recommend patients invest in GOOD support hose to wear 3-4 weeks after the procedure.
Tracy Kuykendall, MD
Tulsa Dermatologist
Tulsa Dermatologist
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Vein Treatment
All the advantages and disadvantages will vary with each person and their unique problems. Sclerotherapy7, laser, and endovenous therapy can all be effective given a specific condition and patient. See a Vascular Surgeon (board certified) first.
Vivek Bansal, MD
Danville Plastic Surgeon
Danville Plastic Surgeon
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Efficient treatments include laser and radiofrequency, and correct diagnosis
Varicose veins are almost never formed in isolation; there is most often, a deeper, larger, vein that is "incompetent" that connects to the superficial, visible varicose vein. This incompetent vein is usually the greater or lesser saphenous vein with valves that are not functioning normally. These root cause veins typically give rise to the varicose veins seen on the surface, and thus, to treat the varicose most effectively, the incompetent saphenous vein needs to...
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Treatment options for large vessels
Greetings to you in Belgium~
As you already know, the best decisions can be made and the best advice given once you have been seen in person. There are many options available ranging from surgery (removing the vein), to closing the vein with laser, radio-frequency or a sclerosing solution. There are always the risks of bruising, swelling, scarring, blistering or ulceration, discoloration of the skin, or dvt. Often, especially in young patients, sclerotherapy and laser...
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Treating Varicose Veins
Based on your description, I would recommend a consultation with a vascular surgeon as your first step. Superficial veins like spider veins over the legs may be treated with either vein injections or laser. The best ttreatment for you would have to be decided by having an in-person consultation with someone who can see the appearance of your skin and take other pertinent factors into consideration. I would recommend at least two opinions of your condition and best treatment options.
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Deason Dunagan, MD
Huntsville Plastic Surgeon
Huntsville Plastic Surgeon
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Varicose vein treatment
Most efficient with least downtime are vnus and evlt. Types of laser and rfa therapy to veins. All vein procedures can cause dvts or skin discolration but this is rare. Check out vein-cure.com for further info.
