bulging calve veins after 2 yrs intense leg workout

I have low body fat,several veins now pop-out in my calves all the time now for the past 2yrs, stopped working-out my legs as well. Will sclerotherapy guarantee me that those exact veins will not bulge or pop-out or do I need a different procedure?

Answers from doctors (7)


Advanced Vein Center

Published on Jul 03, 2012

The first thing to do is determine if they are varicose veins (i.e. have reflux or if they are just prominent veins). Ultrasound examination can determine this. If they are varicose veins, the source of the reflux should
be determined and treated first. If they are just prominent veins and you don't like them, they can be treated by microphlebectomy (my preference) or sclerotherapy.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

The first thing to do is determine if they are varicose veins (i.e. have reflux or if they are just prominent veins). Ultrasound examination can determine this. If they are varicose veins, the source of the reflux should
be determined and treated first. If they are just prominent veins and you don't like them, they can be treated by microphlebectomy (my preference) or sclerotherapy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Mar 02, 2012

Depends on which veins. Many very thin people just have superficial visible veins that are normal and should not be treated. See a vein MD.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

Depends on which veins. Many very thin people just have superficial visible veins that are normal and should not be treated. See a vein MD.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Mar 02, 2012

First of all I would not recommend to stop working out because keeping fit is one way to keep veins in check. Bulging veins form as a result of malfunctioning (refluxing) valves of usually the superficial system of veins. You should see a vein specialist for a full venous evaluation including a venous ultrasound. Sclerotherapy may not be the procedure of choice for your problem.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

First of all I would not recommend to stop working out because keeping fit is one way to keep veins in check. Bulging veins form as a result of malfunctioning (refluxing) valves of usually the superficial system of veins. You should see a vein specialist for a full venous evaluation including a venous ultrasound. Sclerotherapy may not be the procedure of choice for your problem.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Care of New Mexico

Published on Mar 02, 2012

Prior to any treatment duplex ultrasound examination should be performed to determine the status of the truncal veins and of the veins described. If there are incompetent vessels then I strategy for treating the problem can be determined.

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Answered by Vein Care of New Mexico

Prior to any treatment duplex ultrasound examination should be performed to determine the status of the truncal veins and of the veins described. If there are incompetent vessels then I strategy for treating the problem can be determined.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Mar 02, 2012

In someone with low body fat and good muscle tone, it isn't uncommon for the surface veins to show. Look at some of the ancient Greek statues and also body builders.
If you have symptoms such as tired, achy, heavy legs or pain, you should have a thorough evaluation with and experienced surgeon who specializes in vein treatment. He will perform an ultrasound to establish if there is a deeper cause such as venous insufficiency. If none of these situations is present and this is a cosmetic issue for you, you could be a candidate for microphlebectomy or sclerosing depending upon the size of the veins. Larger veins are best removed as sclerosing will require several treatments and possible areas of trapped blood that may need to be released between treatments.
If dealt with correctly, they should not recur. You may develop new veins later if genetically predisposed.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

In someone with low body fat and good muscle tone, it isn't uncommon for the surface veins to show. Look at some of the ancient Greek statues and also body builders.
If you have symptoms such as tired, achy, heavy legs or pain, you should have a thorough evaluation with and experienced surgeon who specializes in vein treatment. He will perform an ultrasound to establish if there is a deeper cause such as venous insufficiency. If none of these situations is present and this is a cosmetic issue for you, you could be a candidate for microphlebectomy or sclerosing depending upon the size of the veins. Larger veins are best removed as sclerosing will require several treatments and possible areas of trapped blood that may need to be released between treatments.
If dealt with correctly, they should not recur. You may develop new veins later if genetically predisposed.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Angelo N. Makris MD

Published on Mar 02, 2012

I suggest consultation with a vein specialist who can examine you and possibly perform an ultrasound. This would allow him/her to better answer your questions.

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Answered by Angelo N. Makris MD

I suggest consultation with a vein specialist who can examine you and possibly perform an ultrasound. This would allow him/her to better answer your questions.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

Published on Mar 02, 2012

I do not think your question can be answered without a venous color duplex ultrasound study and a clinical exam.

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Answered by VeinCare Centers of Tennessee

I do not think your question can be answered without a venous color duplex ultrasound study and a clinical exam.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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