Liv ESTHETICS CLINIC

LiV ESTHETICS CLINIC
BODY REJUVENATION
MEDICAL PROCEDURES
9. VARICOSE VEIN TREATMENT
One of today’s most commonly occurring problems
especially in women, varicose veins are a treatable
condition that is not just a cosmetic issue but also the
source of pain and swelling in the legs. There are a
number of treatment options. The main ones are
open surgery, laser treatment, radiofrequency
ablation and foam treatment. The entire range of
treatment options is available to international patients
at Liv Hospital.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis is made via a physical examination. Ultrasound
is a crucial part of this examination. This is an
entirely painless imaging test.
Treatment Methods
One in five people with prominent veins in their legs
may suffer from vascular leakage resulting from venous
valve insufficiency. There are various ways to eliminate
this leakage.
Varicose vein patients’ most common complaints are
leg pain, swelling, itching, feelings of heaviness,
burning sensations on the soles of the feet that
increase towards evening time, and night cramps.
These complaints have a negative impact on the
individual and their quality of life. Patients suffer a loss
of general performance. Concerns over appearance
affect the clothes that sufferers, especially women,
feel comfortable wearing. Women with varicose veins
often prefer to wear trousers or use cosmetic
products to hide or mask their legs.
Open Surgery: An incision is made in the groin area
and a wire or rod-like instrument is inserted through
the vein to be retrieved through another tiny incision
below the knee. This instrument is then used to
remove the vein.
Laser Treatment: A laser catheter is inserted into
the troublesome vein, used in conjunction with ultrasound.
The laser energy heats the vein and causes it to
close up and shrink.
Radiofrequency Ablation: This time a radiofrequency
catheter is inserted into the troublesome vein.
The radiofrequency energy heats the vein and causes
it to close up and shrink.
Common treatment methods for
prominent veins in the leg:
Varicose vein patients’ most common complaints are
leg pain, swelling, itching, feelings of heaviness,
burning sensations on the soles of the feet that
increase towards evening time, and night cramps.
Foam Therapy (Sclerotherapy): This can be in
the form of fluid or foam. Material injected into the vein
burns the inner wall and closes up the vein. This
eradicates prominent veins.
Laser Treatment: Externally applied laser
treatment removes prominent veins in the legs.
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