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Varicose veins are one of the most common vascular concerns we see at Collins Cosmetic Clinic, and in most cases they can be managed without surgery. If you are bothered by the appearance or discomfort of varicose veins on your legs, our experienced doctors can assess your veins, explain your options, and recommend the most appropriate treatment for your situation. We have been treating varicose veins in Melbourne for over 20 years.
Varicose veins are one of the most common vascular concerns we see at Collins Cosmetic Clinic, and in most cases they can be managed without surgery. If you are bothered by the appearance or discomfort of varicose veins on your legs, our experienced doctors can assess your veins, explain your options, and recommend the most appropriate treatment for your situation. We have been treating varicose veins in Melbourne for over 20 years.
Varicose veins are enlarged blood vessels that form beneath the skin surface. The one-way valves in the veins that would normally channel blood back to the heart stop functioning properly, causing blood to pool and the vein walls to stretch and bulge.
This produces swollen, twisted blood vessels that appear under the skin as blue or purple rope-like veins. Varicose veins can become large and visually prominent, and may produce symptoms including tired, heavy, aching, burning, itching or cramping legs.
Varicose veins differ from spider veins. Spider veins are smaller, more superficial vessels that sit closer to the skin surface. Both can occur at the same time and both can be assessed and treated at Collins Cosmetic Clinic.
With modern technology, nearly all varicose vein treatments can be performed at a leg vein clinic without hospital admission, general anaesthetic, or significant downtime. The right treatment for you will depend on the size and position of your veins and whether there is any underlying venous reflux or blood flow issue.
Most varicose veins can be treated with surface sclerotherapy where there is no significant underlying venous pathology. Where varicose veins are associated with underlying venous insufficiency, a more targeted approach is required. Following a Leg Vein Consultation and Ultrasound assessment, your doctor will recommend the most appropriate treatment from the options below.
Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy is used to treat varicose veins that have an underlying venous reflux component. A sclerosant solution is injected directly into the affected vein under ultrasound guidance, causing the vein wall to become irritated, collapse, and gradually be reabsorbed by the body. The ultrasound component allows the doctor to precisely target deeper veins that are not visible to the naked eye. UGS is performed in clinic with no hospital admission required.
Endovenous Laser Treatment is a minimally invasive option for larger varicose veins with underlying venous insufficiency. A fine laser fibre is guided into the affected vein under ultrasound, and laser energy is delivered along the length of the vein, causing it to seal and be absorbed by the body over time. EVLT is performed under local anaesthetic as an outpatient procedure. It is a well established treatment for larger truncal varicose veins.
Radiofrequency Ablation works on the same principle as EVLT but uses radiofrequency energy rather than laser to seal the affected vein. A catheter is guided into the vein under ultrasound and thermal energy is delivered to the vein wall, causing it to close. Like EVLT, it is performed under local anaesthetic as an outpatient procedure. Your doctor will advise which energy based treatment is more appropriate for your presentation following your ultrasound assessment.
The benefits of Varicose Vein treatments aren’t only aesthetic, they’re effective at achieving pain relief too. Our Varicose Vein treatments can create:
Avoid any creams or mositurisers on your legs on the day of your treatment. If you already have compression stockings bring these with you to the appointment. You will need to tell us if you plan any long distance plane flights in the month after treatment. Wear comfortable shoes to the treatment as you will need to walk afterwards.
Normal activities and work can be resumed immediately after treatment. Compression stockings will need to be worn after treatment, with the duration varying depending on the procedure. Hot spas or saunas should be avoided for the first week. Strenuous gym workouts should be avoided for one week following treatment, as these can reduce its effectiveness.
Before and after images are presented purely as a reference point of the results that can be achieved. Everyone is unique and outcomes will vary and realistic expectations need to be discussed on a case by case basis.
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