Top 3 Reasons to Eliminate Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are more than an unattractive nuisance. In many patients, these purplish, sometimes lumpy vessels can cause heaviness, pain and itchiness in the affected areas, symptoms which can become exacerbated during activities as simple as walking or standing.

Most patients with varicose veins choose to undergo treatment only when symptoms like pain or heaviness become problematic, or when the purplish vessels detract from an individual’s appearance or self-confidence. But in addition to relieving symptoms and improving appearance, there is a third compelling reason to have veins treated – to avoid potential complications. Even in those in whom varicose veins are not causing discomfort, left untreated, these malfunctioning vessels can cause more serious conditions, including dermatitis and superficial blood clots.

Today’s varicose vein treatments are simpler, and are associated with much higher levels of success, than procedures that were performed even just a few years ago. Today’s procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, and most men and women can return to their regular routines right after treatment. From chemical-based procedures like sclerotherapy to cutting-edge laser-based techniques, a clinician trained in the treatment of varicose veins can help identify the procedure that is most likely to offer you long-lasting results with minimal disruption to your active lifestyle.