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What are the aims of varicose vein surgery?

Phlebitis (inflammation in the veins and overlying skin), large varicose veins and aching in the veins. The aims of surgery are to reduce to normal the pressure in the skin veins. This will prevent existing varicose veins from enlarging further, and will prevent new varicose veins from growing.

What is a varicose vein?

These veins have a series of valves which help blood back towards the heart, but in some cases the valves become weakened or damaged and no longer close properly. When this occurs, blood is able to flow backwards; collecting in the vein. This becomes visible on the surface of the skin as a varicose vein.

Do varicose veins need treatment?

Varicose veins do not always need treatment. If your varicose veins are not causing you discomfort, you may not need to have treatment. ease symptoms – if your varicose veins are causing you pain or discomfort treat complications – such as leg ulcers, swelling or skin discolouration

How does a varicose vein procedure work?

A tiny laser is passed through the catheter and positioned at the top of your varicose vein. The laser delivers short bursts of energy that heat up the vein and seal it closed. The laser is slowly pulled along the vein using the ultrasound scan to guide it, allowing the entire length of the vein to be closed.

Can varicose veins be treated on the NHS?

Thick, knobbly varicose veins. Varicose veins are different from thread veins, like little ‘starbursts’ under the skin. They don't stand out from the skin surface and can't be felt if you run your fingers over your legs. Since they don't cause the same complications as varicose veins, they can't be treated on the NHS.

What are varicose veins?

Varicose veins are thickened, knobbly veins just under the surface of the skin, usually on your lower (or upper) legs. Blood is supposed to go one way around your system - from your heart through your arteries back to your body organs, and back via your veins.

What happens if you have varicose veins?

Ulceration, or threat of ulceration resulting from their varicose veins. If the veins have caused bleeding through the skin. This is frightening, and may recur. Phlebitis (inflammation in the veins and overlying skin), large varicose veins and aching in the veins. The aims of surgery are to reduce to normal the pressure in the skin veins.

What Is VeinCare+

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VeinCare+ Information

1. https://www.veincare.net/
2. https://patient.info/news-and-features/how-to-treat-varicose-veins
3. https://www.veincentre.com/clinics/
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