Non-Surgical Varicose Vein Treatment
What is non-surgical varicose vein treatment? Non-surgical varicose vein treatment methods are the most recommended and applied varicose vein treatment methods by modern medicine today.
A new one is added to these methods every day and each new method is highlighted as a better method than the previous one.
The most important feature and common point of these methods is that they dry the veins we call by-pass, that is, the spare vein (saphenous vein), by burning or sticking them from the inside and that these procedures do not require any general anesthesia or, for the most part, regional anesthesia, and are applied without any incision.
Varicose veins, which cause color change, swelling and pain in the legs, can become a serious health problem if not treated. Varicose veins, one of the most common vascular diseases, are seen in one in four women and one in five men. It is absolutely necessary to treat varicose veins. This disease can cause itching and pain to increase in the future, as well as the opening of varicose wounds.
All these non-surgical varicose vein treatment methods have advantages and disadvantages. You can call our clinic for non-surgical varicose vein treatment prices and request a preliminary examination. Non-surgical varicose vein treatment is a term that covers the treatment of varicose veins with non-surgical methods. Non-surgical varicose vein treatment is a term that covers the treatment of varicose veins with non-surgical methods. Non-surgical varicose vein treatment methods include options such as sclerotherapy, endovenous thermal ablation and laser treatment.
Sclerotherapy is a method that injects a substance into the varicose vein with a needle, causing the varicose vein to collapse and disappear. Endovenous thermal ablation is the process of closing the varicose vein by heating it using laser or radiofrequency energy. Laser treatment is a method used to target small veins under the skin and shrink or destroy them.
Non-surgical varicose vein treatment is less invasive and less painful than traditional surgery. However, it is important to choose the most appropriate treatment according to the type and size of the varicose vein to be treated. methods include options such as sclerotherapy, endovenous thermal ablation and laser treatment.
Sclerotherapy is a method that involves injecting a substance into a varicose vein with a needle, causing it to collapse and disappear. Endovenous thermal ablation is a process of closing the inside of a varicose vein by heating it using laser or radiofrequency energy. Laser therapy is a method used to target small veins under the skin and shrink or destroy them.
Non-surgical varicose vein treatment is less invasive and less painful than traditional surgery. However, it is important to choose the most appropriate treatment according to the type and size of varicose vein to be treated.
What is Non-Surgical Varicose Vein Treatment?
Non-surgical varicose vein treatment is a series of procedures and techniques applied without surgical intervention to treat varicose veins. These methods may vary depending on the type, size, location of the varicose veins and the general health of the patient.
Non-surgical varicose vein treatment methods are usually performed under local anesthesia and the patient can return home the same day. Some common non-surgical varicose vein treatment methods are:
Sclerotherapy: In this method, a special solution is injected into the varicose vein with the help of a needle. This solution damages the tissues on the inner surface of the varicose vein, collapses the vein and allows the blood to be directed naturally to other veins.
Endovenous thermal ablation: In this method, a catheter is placed into the vein and the device heats the inside of the vein with radiofrequency or laser beams, closing the vein.
Laser treatment: In this method, a laser beam is directed into the varicose vein, causing the vein to shrink or close.
Foam sclerotherapy: In this method, a special foam solution is injected into the varicose vein. The foam destroys the tissues inside the vein, shrinking and closing the vein.
Non-surgical varicose vein treatment methods are less invasive, less painful, and offer faster recovery times than traditional varicose vein surgery. However, it is important to consult a doctor before any treatment to determine the most appropriate treatment method.
How is Non-Surgical Varicose Vein Treatment Performed?
Non-surgical varicose vein treatment can be performed using several different methods. These methods include sclerotherapy, endovenous thermal ablation, laser treatment, and foam sclerotherapy. Which method is applied depends on the size, location, and type of varicose vein.
Sclerotherapy is a method that injects a substance into the varicose vein with a needle, causing the varicose vein to collapse and disappear. During the procedure, a thin needle is first inserted into the varicose vein and then a special substance is injected. This substance damages the tissues on the inner surface of the varicose vein, shrinking and closing it.
Endovenous thermal ablation is the process of closing the varicose vein by heating it using laser or radiofrequency energy. During the procedure, a small incision is first made and a thin catheter is inserted into the varicose vein. The catheter is then heated and the tissues on the inner surface of the varicose vein are destroyed, and the varicose vein is closed.
Laser treatment is a method used to target small veins under the skin and shrink or destroy them. The laser beam is directed into the vein with the help of a device placed on the skin surface and shrinks the varicose vein by destroying the tissues on the inner surface of the varicose vein.
Foam sclerotherapy is a method that turns a special substance into foam and injects it into the varicose vein. The foam destroys the tissues inside the varicose vein and closes the varicose vein.
Non-surgical varicose vein treatment is usually performed under local anesthesia and is completed in a few hours. Pain or discomfort is minimal after the procedure, and patients can usually return to their daily activities immediately. However, it would be best to consult a doctor before any treatment to determine the most appropriate treatment method.
Who Can Get Non-Surgical Varicose Vein Treatment?
Non-surgical varicose vein treatment can generally be applied to most people with varicose veins. However, the suitability of any treatment depends on the type, size, location and general health of the patient's varicose veins.
Non-surgical varicose vein treatment is preferred by many people because it is less invasive than traditional surgery. In addition, non-surgical treatments have many advantages. For example, it has advantages such as shorter recovery time, less pain and discomfort, lower risk of infection and less risk of complications.
Non-surgical varicose vein treatment can be applied to most people, but it is not recommended in some cases. For example, non-surgical varicose vein treatment may not be suitable for overweight or obese people, during pregnancy, in people with certain blood diseases or taking certain medications. Therefore, it would be best to consult a doctor to determine the most suitable candidates for non-surgical varicose vein treatment.
Endovenous Laser Varicose Vein Treatment Method (EVLT)
After spinal or tumescent anesthesia is applied, a laser fiber is inserted into the spare veins with the help of a catheter. Then, it is a method where the laser fiber that emits heat with high energy is slowly pulled back and the vein is burned from the inside and the spare veins (bypass veins) are closed. It is a method used for the treatment of veins that are seen as knots on the skin surface. It is the process of closing very dilated veins. The scientific and short name of this method is EVLA. When varicose vein treatment is performed with non-surgical methods, there may be many advantages and disadvantages.
Its advantage is that patients can immediately return to their daily lives.
Its disadvantage is that it cannot be applied to large varicose veins, it is technically difficult to apply to bridge veins (perforating veins), and it is necessary to wear varicose stockings for a few months.
It is a method that is not preferred in our clinic because it dries out the spare veins that may be needed in the future, i.e. bypass veins. We recommend that you read our article titled “Bypass Veins and Their Importance in Varicose Vein Treatment” to enlighten you on this subject.
Radiofrequency Ablation Varicose Vein Treatment Method (RFA)
After spinal or tumescent anesthesia is applied, a laser fiber is inserted into the spare veins with the help of a catheter. Then, it is a method of slowly pulling back the laser fiber that emits heat with high energy and burning the vein from the inside and closing the spare veins (bypass veins). During this procedure, the location of the veins should be determined correctly. Therefore, this treatment should be performed by interventional radiology specialists.
It has advantages and disadvantages similar to EVLT
Its advantage is that patients can immediately return to their daily lives.
Its disadvantage is that it cannot be applied to large varicose veins, it is technically difficult to apply to bridge veins (perforating veins), and it is necessary to wear compression stockings for a few months.
It is a method that is not preferred in our clinic because it dries out the spare veins (bypass veins) that may be needed in the future.
Clarivein Application (Foam Varicose Vein Treatment)
A special catheter is placed into the spare veins without any anesthetic procedure, the tip of the catheter is pulled back while making circular movements and during this pullback, a sclerosing (foam) substance is administered and the spare veins (bypass veins) are closed from the inside with chemical endothelial damage.
It is almost never a preferred method today.
It is a method that is not preferred in our clinic because it dries out the spare veins (bypass veins) that may be needed in the future.
Glue (Medical Adhesive) Varicose Vein Treatment Method
Biological adhesives are a special adhesive that has medical use and has been used in vascular treatment for years. It is a very popular method that has been applied in many clinics in recent years and is the most applied method today.
It is a very popular method that has been applied in many clinics in recent years.
It is a method where the spare veins (bypass veins) are entered with the help of a catheter and glue (cyanoacrylate - Japanese glue) is applied and the veins are glued.
Its advantage is that patients can immediately return to their daily lives, there is no need for any anesthesia and there is no need to wear varicose stockings.
Its disadvantage is that it cannot be applied to large superficial varicose veins, it is technically difficult to apply to bridge veins (perforating veins), and there is a small risk of deep vein thrombosis and embolism.
It is a method that is not preferred in our clinic because it dries out spare veins (bypass veins) that may be needed in the future.
Endovenous Steam Varicose Vein Treatment Methods
It is a treatment method that has lost its popularity and is not up-to-date. It is a method where the spare veins (bypass veins) are entered with the help of a catheter and the veins are burned with steam and the heat it creates. There is no need for surgery during the procedure. The varicose vein is closed by steaming into the vein from top to bottom.
To summarize;
Non-surgical varicose vein treatment methods are quite easy, easy to apply, do not require incisions, and allow the patient to return to their daily lives immediately. The common disadvantage of all of them is that they eliminate bypass (backup vein) veins that we may need in the future and cannot provide solutions for every type and structure of varicose veins. Although it is claimed in scientific articles that these closed veins are reopened at a very low rate, in practice we encounter a lot of recurrences.
It is a treatment method that has lost its popularity and is not up-to-date. It is a method in which the backup veins (bypass veins) are entered with the help of a catheter and the veins are burned with steam and the heat it creates. There is no need for surgery during the procedure. The varicose vein is closed by steaming into the vein from top to bottom.
Personally, all these non-surgical varicose vein treatment methods are methods that I absolutely refuse to use and do not recommend to my patients because they destroy and dry out the bypass veins. You can get appointment price information from our clinic for non-surgical varicose vein treatment prices.
Non-Surgical Varicose Vein Treatment Prices
Non-surgical varicose vein treatment prices may vary depending on the treatment method, the width of the area where the treatment is applied, and whether the treatment needs to be repeated. You can get more detailed information about non-surgical varicose vein treatment prices by calling our clinic.