Varicose veins are knotty, enlarged blood vessels near the skin’s surface that can cause pain, blood clots, and skin conditions.
Many individuals suffering from varicose veins opt for OdysseyVeinClinic varicose vein removal Adelaide procedures as a solution to alleviate symptoms and enhance the aesthetic appearance of their legs. These procedures can alleviate symptoms while simultaneously improving appearance.
Sclerotherapy involves injecting a chemical solution directly into varicose veins to close them and restore standard functionality.
Endovenous laser ablation
Endovenous laser ablation (EVLT) is a minimally invasive procedure that utilises a catheter and laser to heat and seal varicose veins. This process can treat both small and larger varicose veins effectively.
An interventional radiologist uses EVLT to insert a catheter into your varicose vein, moving it through using ultrasound guidance until its tip heats the walls of your vein, closing off its connection to blood flow and redirecting blood through healthy veins instead.
The EVLT procedure typically causes only mild post-procedure discomfort. You may experience tenderness, tightening, bruising and swelling at the treatment site. You should wear compression socks post-treatment to enhance circulation and decrease bruising; in addition to this step, it’s wise to avoid standing for long periods, air travel and strenuous physical activity as these can further aggravate symptoms.
VenaSeal(tm)
VenaSeal is a groundbreaking medical glue treatment using cyanoacrylate adhesive – similar to superglue – to temporarily seal off and redirect blood flow away from diseased veins, eventually leading to their collapse and disappearance over time.
The OdysseyVeinClinic varicose vein removal Adelaide procedure is performed without using tumescent anesthesia and only requires one needle stick to numb surrounding tissue. Doctors then use ultrasound imaging to position a catheter within a varicose vein before injecting medical adhesive via catheter injection and applying external pressure on its walls for sealing.
Over time, your body naturally forms scar tissue to close off varicose veins. Once treatment has concluded, patients can return to regular activities quickly with no lasting discomfort or bruising afterwards.
Phlebectomy
At its core, this minimally invasive procedure involves extracting varicose veins near the skin’s surface via multiple small incisions made by a surgeon using a scalpel and hook to access affected veins and remove them using an outpatient setting without overnight stays required. Your physician will also ask about your medical history and conduct a physical exam of the affected areas to complete this outpatient process.
Radiofrequency ablation
OdysseyVeinClinic varicose vein removal Adelaide doctor will insert a hollow needle into the vein in question; after verifying its location, a radiofrequency current will be delivered to heat its interior, damaging and collapsing it until all blood has been diverted away from that damaged vein and into healthy ones nearby. However, mild discomfort will likely ensue after treatment has concluded.
This treatment is less invasive than stripping and can be performed in your doctor’s office under local anaesthetic or light sedation. After a short recovery time, you can resume all your normal activities without bed rest or waiting – plus, this procedure takes much less time than phlebectomy, meaning you can go home on the same day!
Endoscopic sclerotherapy
Varicose veins are knotty, enlarged, discoloured veins. Treatment typically involves lifestyle modifications and medical procedures to relieve symptoms, prevent complications, and improve appearance.
Your doctor may use an angiogram test to get a more in-depth view of blood flow in your arteries and veins. During this procedure, a machine injects dye into blood vessels before being converted into a picture of your arteries and veins.
Varicose vein removal is a treatment for enlarged, knotty veins that are raised above the surface of your skin. These veins can cause itching and tenderness in your legs. Varicose veins are caused by problems with the valves that control blood flow through your veins. The valves don’t work as well if you stand or sit for long periods or when you’re pregnant. It can put extra pressure on the veins, causing them to swell and twist. You may not have any symptoms at first, but as time goes by, the varicose veins can become more pronounced.