Varicose Vein Treatment Frequently Asked Questions

Varicose veins are the condition in which the superficial veins in the leg become elongated, widen straight or in the form of a sac, become thinner and tortuous, or the valves in the deep and connecting veins become damaged, causing blood flow to leak backwards (reflux, leakage, etc.).

Varicose veins are seen much more frequently, especially in people with a genetic predisposition. Apart from this, it is also seen quite frequently in people with a sedentary lifestyle. It is also seen in people with professions that require sitting for long periods of time or standing for long periods of time. (For example; surgeons, nurses, bankers, teachers, etc.)

Varicose veins are a vein disease and have no gender. It can be seen in both men and women.

In fact, there is no distinction between internal varicose veins, external varicose veins, hidden varicose veins. There is varicose vein disease. Internal varicose veins, hidden varicose veins, defined among the public; It is called the inability of the dirty blood in the main vein or spare vein system in our legs to reach the heart, and the backward leakage as a result of the valves not working properly, this is also called Venous Insufficiency, Internal Varicose Veins, Reflux.

If a varicose vein is visible on the surface of the leg and the veins inside are not evaluated or detected with color doppler ultrasonography, it can be called external varicose veins by evaluating only the surface of the leg.

It should not be forgotten that if there is a visible varicose vein, it is necessary to check the veins inside with a color doppler ultrasound.

Depending on whether the pain threshold of a person with varicose veins is low or high, there may be no complaints or one or more of the following symptoms may occur together.

Pain, swelling in the legs, night cramps, increased temperature (burning sensation), feeling of heaviness, feeling of tiredness, tingling and itching, capillaries and small blue-green veins, varicose veins, brown discoloration, ankle sores (venous ulcers), cellulite.

Depending on whether the pain threshold of a person with varicose veins is low or high, there may be no complaints or one or more of the following symptoms may occur together.

Pain, swelling in the legs, night cramps, increased temperature (burning sensation), feeling of heaviness, feeling of tiredness, tingling and itching, capillaries and small blue-green veins, varicose veins, brown discoloration, ankle sores (venous ulcers), cellulite.

Varicose veins are a disease caused by a disorder of the veins. The physicians who are trained and treat this issue are Cardiovascular Surgery Specialists.

Varicose veins are diagnosed in two ways.

1. Peak: An examination should be performed especially for varicose veins in the legs.
   
   
2. Color Doppler Ultrasonography: The most important examination in terms of diagnostic value of varicose veins is color doppler ultrasonography. This method does not have any complications and is a very simple diagnostic method. Color doppler ultrasonography is based on the principle of imaging veins carrying dirty blood with ultrasonic sound waves. In this way, all veins, especially in the groin and below the groin, can be reliably evaluated. Clots, blockages, leaks in blood flow and valve insufficiencies in the veins, venous structures under the skin, and connecting veins can be easily determined.

Since examinations performed only while lying down may yield incomplete results, the report given may not be sufficient. Color Doppler ultrasonography should be performed by the physician who will perform the treatment, and during this procedure, mapping should be done and the measurements should be recorded accurately.

Varicose veins are not directly related to nutrition, but have an indirect effect. What kind of effect?

When we eat low-fiber foods and consume little liquid, constipation will occur. Since constipation increases intra-abdominal pressure, it prevents the return of dirty blood to the heart. Therefore, it will facilitate the formation of varicose veins.

Varicose vein treatment is of course possible in overweight patients. It is not necessary to lose weight to be treated for varicose veins. Since there is already a restriction in movement while suffering from varicose veins, losing weight will be a bit difficult.

The important thing here is that the patient can walk immediately after treatment. Any patient who can walk and at any weight can be treated.

Yes, children have varicose veins. Varicose veins can also be seen in children and adolescents. And according to many research results, it is determined that varicose veins start especially in childhood and adolescence and progress with age.

No, varicose veins socks do not treat varicose veins. Varicose veins socks do not treat any varicose veins, they only provide relief from the symptoms. They actually provide the same amount of time as the actual treatment.

People who have professions that require sitting or standing for long periods of time should wear low-pressure compression stockings for protective purposes, which will help protect against varicose veins.

As long as the correct treatment is given, it will not recur.

Yes, there is a fee for the examination. We charge a fee because we perform the examination and color doppler ultrasound together.

Unfortunately.. Correct treatment starts with correct diagnosis. Color doppler ultrasonography is essential for the diagnosis of varicose veins. And the physician who will treat you must perform your ultrasound. We cannot interpret without performing your color doppler ultrasound.

If you have complaints, if you have visible varicose veins, even if they are capillary, it is beneficial to be seen as soon as possible. Because the image does not reflect the seriousness of the situation. In very serious varicose veins, there may be nothing in the image, but in very bad varicose veins, the condition of the veins may be better than the image. For this reason, the earlier the diagnosis, the more successful the treatment will be.

Unfortunately, no varicose veins can be treated in a single session.

There is no such thing as a definitive solution in any treatment method in terms of cosmetics. Because capillaries do not only originate from veins, but also hormones, foot pressure disorders, past infections, etc. can trigger capillary formation.

The healing period in varicose vein treatment varies from person to person. There is a reaction time in surgical interventions. It is also related to your metabolism rate and the healing period of your skin. Some people heal slowly, some people heal faster, it is not possible to know. However, the healing period will not reduce your quality of life.

In our operations, we prefer microsurgery that protects bypass vessels. In cosmetic treatments, we apply foam treatment, sclerotherapy treatment, foam sclerotherapy and laser treatments.

Both methods are good, but the important thing is to apply the right treatment to the right vein. There is a vein where foam treatment will be applied, there is a vein where laser treatment will be applied. There is no better treatment method than personalized treatment.

Foam treatment is a method used for cosmetic purposes only. It does not eliminate the cause of varicose veins. This cause must be treated first. Then it is used for cosmetic loss of veins under 5 mm.

No, there is no need for anesthesia in foam treatment. It is not more painful than a fly bite because very thin needles are used.

Foam varicose vein treatment is performed in one or more sessions. It is a procedure that takes approximately 15-20 minutes. Afterwards, daily life can be resumed immediately. Repeat sessions may be required.

There is no such thing as a definitive solution in any treatment method in terms of cosmetics. Because capillaries do not only originate from veins, but also hormones, foot pressure disorders, past infections, etc. can trigger capillary formation.

Although socks are recommended for a few days to a few months, we recommend wearing them for 2-3 days.

If the real cause of varicose veins is not treated, it will be of no use and new veins will form and even increase.

We prefer the Microsurgery method in our varicose vein surgeries in order to preserve almost all of the spare veins (by-pass veins) that may be needed in the future.

Microsurgery method is the pinpoint detection and intervention of problematic veins and leaks with 1-2 mm incisions using special devices using USG.

We walk the patient a few hours after the surgery and discharge him/her.

1. It is made through 1-2 mm incisions, does not require stitches and is cosmetic.
2. Bypass vessels are preserved by 90%.
3. Recovery is rapid, you can walk within 2-3 hours.
4. You can return to your daily life immediately, the rest period is short.
5. No problem is missed because it is done with color doppler USG.

1. There is no risk of bleeding, and since color doppler ultrasound is performed, there is no risk of damaging a vein.
2. Infection: There is a risk of infection in every surgical procedure. However, microsurgery is the procedure with the lowest risk.
3. Embolism; This attempt does not throw an embolism.

There is no need for varicose vein stockings. Post-operative stockings are worn for 1-2 days to accelerate cosmetic recovery and prevent edema.

1-2 mm incisions do not leave scars, and since large varicose veins are cleaned, the foam applied afterwards provides faster results than laser procedures.

If the correct treatment is applied, varicose veins will not occur due to the backup vascular system. There may be cosmetic varicose veins that may occur due to infection or hormonal problems. These varicose veins can be corrected with simple foam and laser. It does not require surgical intervention.

No, varicose veins cannot be treated during pregnancy. However, some protective measures can be taken to ensure a comfortable pregnancy and to prevent its progression.

Varicose veins can of course be treated while breastfeeding.

Varicose vein treatment can be started a few months after birth.

We do not recommend it. Especially for patients with varicose veins.

It varies according to the structure and type of vein. Each patient's vein structure and the treatment method to be applied are different, so it is not correct to give a time.

Some vein relaxing exercises are good for varicose vein pain.

Nothing will happen, it is not life-threatening, but your quality of life will decrease. In addition, it will cause the By-Pass veins that may be used in any future operation to deteriorate.

No. Varicose vein treatment is never urgent. Except for minor injuries and minor bleeding, varicose veins never need urgent treatment, they can always be treated. The important thing here is to protect your bypass veins that can be used in any future operation. Early treatment is very important in terms of protecting the bypass veins. If the treatment is delayed a little, the bypass veins may deteriorate over time and may require treatment such as removal or destruction of these veins.

Varicose veins do not throw clots (except for very specific cases). Varicose veins have nothing to do with clotting. Clot is a disease of the main vein and we call it Deep Vein Thrombosis.

Deep Vein Thrombosis is a problem in which clots form in the main veins and, if left untreated, travel to the heart and lungs.

Varicose veins have nothing to do with leg amputation. Leg amputation occurs as a result of gangrene, and gangrene is an arterial disease.

Leech and cupping therapy are of no use in varicose veins. On the contrary, it can cause serious consequences such as infection. Because while leeches suck blood from the legs, they vomit it into the vein to prevent blood from clotting, and unfortunately this vomit can cause serious infections.

Not every varicose vein causes scarring, there are certain genetic conditions required for it to cause scarring. On average, 2-3% of varicose veins in the population develop scarring.

It varies depending on the treatment method performed.

With the Microsurgery method that we prefer in our operations, you can return to your daily life after an average of 48 hours.

In the foam, laser and foam sclerotherapy treatments that we use in cosmetic treatments, you can immediately continue your daily life after the treatment.

Varicose veins can be treated very easily and comfortably today. It is not a treatment to be afraid of.

Unfortunately, there is no such method as varicose vein treatment in 10 minutes. First, the veins inside need to be treated and then the cosmetic problems need to be resolved. And the healing process in cosmetic treatment, that is, the improvement of the appearance, can take time.

The most important thing to remember in varicose vein treatment is to be patient.

If you have varicose veins and are considering pregnancy, we recommend that you have treatment before pregnancy.

Let's say you could not get treatment and got pregnant; we cannot apply any treatment during pregnancy, but treatment can be started a few months after birth.

The response to treatment varies depending on the veins where the varicose veins are located, the severity of the condition, the patient's age, gender and genetic characteristics.

Unfortunately, we do not have an agreement with SGK. If you have private health insurance, you can benefit from it.

When there is Venous Insufficiency in the legs, namely varicose veins, there will be swelling in the legs, namely edema. This edema disrupts the lymphatic drainage in the tissue space and in the long term, triggers the formation of nodules by swelling of the fat cells with water and salt and sticking together. And the nodules grow and stick together, causing the orange peel appearance on the skin, namely cellulite.

This is because the baby presses on the main vein in the womb due to hormonal changes and the blood cannot drain easily from bottom to top, which causes more accumulation in the veins of the legs and creates pressure, disrupting the surface vascular valves, causing the veins to become enlarged and causing varicose veins.

Our recommendations to prevent varicose veins during pregnancy:

Protective varicose vein stockings for pregnant women (provided that the pressure is determined by the doctor)

Applying cold shower to the legs (from ankle to knee),

In nutrition, attention should be paid to salt in particular and fiber-rich foods should be consumed to prevent constipation. In addition, 2-2.5 liters of fluid should be consumed every day.

Not us, not you, but your veins decide J Varicose vein treatment is a personalized treatment. Your treatment method is determined as a result of color doppler and mapping.

Exposure to direct sunlight causes the veins to dilate and blood to accumulate in them. One should rest in the shade more and spend as much time as possible in the sea.

No, on the contrary, it causes further deterioration of the veins. We do not recommend hot places such as Turkish baths, saunas, spas and we recommend that they be avoided.

Hot weather can cause the veins to dilate and therefore cause varicose veins. Therefore, avoid staying outside in hot weather as much as possible.

After the treatment, it is necessary to be completely protected from the sun. We do not recommend it because it is not possible to protect yourself in the summer months.

Varicose veins are not directly related to heart diseases. Heart failure causes the veins to swell and become more visible. We cannot call these varicose veins.

It is definitely not an obstacle.

No. However, edema due to varicose veins increases joint problems and pain.

The issue that needs to be considered while doing sports and exercises to protect yourself from varicose veins is to have a healthy vascular structure. If you have a damaged vascular structure, sports and exercises will cause the vascular structure to deteriorate even more. Before starting sports, it is necessary to review the health of the veins. If you have healthy veins, you can do it.

If you have healthy veins, exercises that specifically target your calf muscles (brisk walking, cycling, swimming, etc.) will help protect you from varicose veins.

Warning: Especially sports played with a ball (such as football, basketball, volleyball, tennis) facilitate the formation of varicose veins. Because it prevents the muscles in the leg from moving synchronously and therefore prevents the dirty blood from going to the heart. Those who will do these sports should definitely check their vascular health before starting sports. If you have healthy veins, you can do it. Again, using protective socks and sports socks, especially while doing these sports, will help protect you from varicose veins.