The recent advances of endovenous laser ablation, microphlebectomy combine to revolutionize the treatment of varicose veins and reduce risk even further and neither general anaesthesia nor sedation are necessary. Side effects are minimal and we are now able to treat patients in effective ways that were not formerly possible.

What are varicose veins?
Varicose veins are abnormally swollen or enlarged blood vessels in the leg caused by the failure of the valves in the veins. Varicose veins and spider veins can be found in 35% of women and 20% of men above the age of 20. They appear as either bulging and rope-like, or small and thread-like. They can result in aching, tired and swollen legs, create a burning, throbbing, or itching sensation. When left untreated, they can generate complictions as thrombosis, hypodermatis or venous ulcer. Varicose veins are a vascular disorder requiring treatment for medical reasons.

What causes varicose veins?
Heredity is a primary factor in over 85 % of the cases of varicose and spider veins. Women are more likely to suffer from abnormal leg veins. Up to 40% of women in Europe may be affected. Hormonal factors including puberty, pregnancy, menopause, the use of birth control pills, estrogen, and progesterone further increase your chances of developing vein disorders. Other contributing factors include prolonged standing, obesity and leg injury.