Can You Get RID Of Varicose Veins Without Surgery?
This really depends on the progression and condition of your varicose veins.
Vein Stripping Most vein “stripping” now is done with 2 small incisions, one near the calf muscle and one in the groin area and the vein can be easily removed, by pulling the vein out from either incision. The large saphenous vein is almost never removed since it can be later used for heart bypass surgery.
If the veins are gnarled or twisted, often incisions are made every 2-3 inches and the vein is pulled out in small pieces. The incisions are then other stitched or stapled closed. If staples are used the are usually removed one week later.
Sclerotherapy Sclerotherapy involves the injection of a solution, often a saline solution, directly into the varicose vein or spider vein. The veins become irritated and swollen. They then will stick together, clot and then turn into scar tissue. The vein then will dissolve naturally over time.
Sclerotherapy is done right in the doctors office and the visit is only 60 minutes or so. Depending on the amount and the size of the varicose veins, several visits may be necessary.
There isn't much pain involved with sclerotherapy, just a feeling of heat, almost a burning sensation and sometimes there is itchiness for a few days afterwards and some people experience a cramping feeling.
Most varicose veins will leave a brown colored line under the skin for up to two years later. Most may not disappear at all but you have a good chance that they will.
Except for a few days of not being able to apply skin lotion or do a lot of walking or cardio where you would be pounding the legs on to the ground, you can usually resume normal daily function the same day.
Unfortunately not everyone is a good candidate for sclerotherapy.
Thermal Ablation Thermal ablation is similar to sclerotherapy except an electrical current is used instead of liquid solution and the heat seals the veins causing them to dissolve over time.
Laser Ablation Again similar to sclerotherapy, with the exception that a laser is used to shoot beams of light onto the veins causing them seal, and then dissolve over time.
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