Varicose Vein Treatment - Crows Nest Cosmetic & Vein Clinic

Varicose Vein Treatment

Before introducing the varicose vein treatment options, please see the below information about symptoms and causes.

What are Varicose Veins?

Normally, veins carry blood from the rest of the body to the heart. Veins have one-way valves at intervals all along their lengths, which stop blood from falling back down the legs due to gravity. When the valves become defective, blood falls backwards towards the feet and the veins gradually stretch due to the increased pressure within them. The stretching of the veins can lead to various signs and symptoms including visible veins on the skin surface. These veins lose their ability to transport blood back to the heart effectively and so become obsolete. This is known as venous insufficiency.

Incompetent veins can range from small thread-like veins called spider veins to large and bulging varicose veins.

Varicose Vein Symptoms

Common varicose vein symptoms include:

  • Swelling
  • Aching or pain
  • Itching and irritation
  • Leg fatigue
  • Throbbing or cramping
  • Restless legs

It is important to note that not everyone with varicose veins will experience all of these symptoms, and the severity can vary.

Varicose vein symptoms indicating severe disease:

  • Thread veins around the inside of the ankles (corona phlebectatica)
  • Venous eczema
  • Swelling of the legs (oedema)
  • Hyperpigmentation – purple/brown discolouration of the skin
  • Leg ulcers
  • Lipodermatosclerosis – thickening and hardening of the skin and subcutaneous tissues
  • Thrombophlebitis – inflammation of the superficial veins
  • Haemorrhage

Causes of Varicose Veins

  • Genetics – many people have a hereditary weakness in their vein walls so it is common for members of the same family to have varicose vein issues.
  • Standing for long periods can be a factor and is particularly an issue in those who stand every day to carry out their jobs.
  • Pregnancy is a major factor for problem veins in many women. This can be due to several factors such as increased circulation, elevated pressure in the pelvic region late in pregnancy that creates pressure in leg veins, plus the hormone oestrogen, which can cause new blood vessels to form as well as weaken the walls of blood vessels.
  • Hormonal influences: pregnancy, oestrogen containing contraception, hormone replacement therapy.
  • Being overweight can hasten progression and worsen symptoms.
  • Trauma or injury to the veins and blood vessels can lead to varicose veins.
  • Previous deep vein thrombosis

Varicose Vein Treatment Options

Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA)

For the large varicose veins we use endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) to permanently close the great saphenous vein or the small saphenous vein. We laser veins over 5mm in diameter. EVLA of the larger veins is always combined with ultrasound guided sclerotherapy of the smaller branches and so this procedure is carried out over two sessions. All the veins must be treated to prevent regrowth in the years to come.

Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy

The other way to treat the varicose veins is by injections alone with ultrasound guided sclerotherapy (UGS). We do check-up ultrasound scans at one month, two months and six months after the procedure to ensure that the veins are no longer patent. These check-ups are covered by Medicare, with no extra cost to you.

Varicose Vein Treatment from Sydney Most Experienced Cosmetic & Vein Clinic

Booking an Appointment at our Clinic

For all vein appointments all you need to bring is your Medicare Card with no referral needed. We also supply and fit compression stockings. To discuss treatment and pricing options you can contact us here.

Booking an Appointment at our Clinic

For all vein appointments all you need to bring is your Medicare Card with no referral needed. We also supply and fit compression stockings. To discuss treatment and pricing options you can contact us here.

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