The Surgical Option
There are millions of Americans who suffer from varicose veins. Varicose veins are a condition that can cause great pain and swelling in the legs. Most people are also very embarrassed about the look of their varicose veins. They want to hide their legs so that no one has to see them. Varicose veins surgery is one option that many people have found effective to treat the symptoms and look of varicose veins.
Varicose veins can also cause health risks from twisted veins and leg ulcers that can come with the condition. To prevent your varicose veins from getting out of control and causing serious health issues, one must seriously consider varicose veins surgery.
Types of Varicose Veins Surgery
There are a couple of different types of varicose veins surgery. The old fashioned method is called the hook method. Often times it is a very painful procedure and usually less effective than newer forms of varicose veins surgery. It is still practiced, but not necessarily a good option for active people who do not want to be laid up in bed for awhile.
The best option of varicose veins surgery is to get a minimally invasive procedure such as laser treatment. Laser treatment can take place at your doctor's office and usually takes less than one hour. There are very few incisions and the patient is not put under sedation. To perform the procedure, the doctor gives only a local anesthetic to the patient where the catheter will be inserted. The patient feels little to no discomfort during the procedure and the best part about this type of varicose veins surgery is that the patient can continue with their normal activities as soon as they leave the doctor's office.
The benefit of laser treatment is that the patient will be back on their feet as soon as the procedure is over. Another benefit of varicose vein surgery is the elimination of the unsightly enlarged veins. The reduction in the enlargement of the veins will give the patient a normal looking le once again, so that they are confident about their appearance and can go on living a normal life. Women do not have to shy away from skirts and men do not have to shy away from shorts after getting varicose veins surgery.
If laser treatment is something that you would like to explore, then ask your doctor about your options. Many people who have received laser treatment have not had problems with their varicose veins since their surgery.
