• Sex: women are more likely to develop varicose veins.
• Age: as we age, we are more likely to suffer from them.
• Pregnancy: due to hormonal changes, weight gain…
• Obesity
• History of deep vein thrombosis (DVT and blood clots)
• Sedentary lifestyle
• Standing for much of the time when working.

• Heavy, tired legs
• Discomfort, cramp, stabbing pain, swelling, burning, or throbbing
• Appearance of purplish colouring on the surface of the skin
• Twisted and bulging veins
• Restless leg syndrome

VenaSeal of the saphenous trunks

• The application of a biological glue (cyanocrylate) allows the affected vein to be closed.
• Sealing saphenous trunks with biological glue is a very effective and minimally invasive procedure.
• It leaves no scars, no bruises and no marks.
• Normal life can be resumed immediately.

 
Sclerotherapy

• Foamed chemical sclerosis is a minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment for varicose veins and can be performed during consultation. It involves the injection of a solution directly into the vein causing the vessel to shrink and eventually disappear.
• The number of sessions required will depend on the extent, stage, and type of varicose vein.
• As this is a very simple treatment which does not require an operating theatre, patients can return to their normal daily life immediately.
• This procedure requires the avoidance of sun exposure.

Endovenous thermal ablation
 

• VNUS ClosureFast radiofrequency of the saphenous vein
  • A procedure that uses radiofrequency to contract the walls of the vein leading to occlusion of the varicose vein.
  • It enables only the affected veins to be treated and reduces the formation of new vessels.
  • There is no scarring and symptoms rapidly improve.

• Endovenous laser of the saphenous vein
  • A procedure which uses laser to seal the walls of the veins through heat emission.
  • Minimally invasive outpatient surgery
  • Daily routine can be resumed very quickly.
  • Compression stockings are usually required for a few days after the procedure.