Some procedures that your physician may recommend:

Sclerotherapy

This form of treatment is a non-surgical procedure in which a solution is injected into the problem varicose veins or spider veins in order to cause its disappearance.

Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT)

EVLT works by heating the inside of the vein, which causes it to seal shut and disappear. This treatment requires that a very thin laser fiber be inserted into the damaged underlying vein.

Radiofrequency Occlusion also known as VNUS

This method treats the vein by heating them, causing the vein to contract and then close.

Laser and Pulsed Light Treatments

This form of vein therapy involves a light beam that is pulsed onto the veins in order to seal them off, causing them to dissolve. Successful light-based treatment requires adequate heating of the veins. Several treatments are usually needed for optimal results.

Ambulatory Phlebectomy

This procedure involves making tiny punctures or incisions through which the varicose veins are removed. The incisions are so small no stitches are required.

Transilluminated Powered Phlebectomy (TIPP)

The TIPP treatment is a minimally invasive procedure for removing varicose veins that is performed using the TriVex® System. Transillumination is a unique feature – much like a flashlight placed under the skin – that allows a surgeon to see, accurately target and remove varicose veins, then visually confirm the extraction.

Vein Ligation

During this type of vein surgery, incisions are made over the problem vein and the vein is tied off. This is done in order to cut off the flow of blood to the varicose vein, which in turn causes it to become less visible.

Vein Stripping

Vein stripping involves tying off of the upper end of a problem vein and then removing the vein.

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Recovery

The recovery time for your operation will depend on whether you have had one or both of your legs treated and the exact procedure used. You will need to take it easy for several days and not do any strenuous exercise, lifting or carrying.

It’s important that you don’t stand still for long periods of time for the first few weeks after your operation, and when you sit down, your feet should be higher than your hips. This helps to prevent swelling in your legs and reduces the pressure on your wounds.