Vein disease has affected large numbers of people, many of whom are seeking effective treatment for the disease. The disease can be deep in the veins that lead to the saphenous veins or it can be superficial as in varicose veins and spider veins. While veins are designed to naturally transport blood from the feet to the heart, when standing, the movement against gravity relies on one-way valves, and when there is a disorder, the malfunction of the valves causes the accumulation of blood in the legs. Gravity basically causes the blood to fall back to the feet causing the veins.
People, especially women with vein disease, find it very difficult to wear outfits that leave them exposed and most go out of their way to hide or find medicine and products to shrink and fade them. Although the products do not produce such good results, there are several treatment options for veins. Surgery is also an option, but there are three procedures that seem to stand out in effectiveness, making them much better than surgery for varicose veins and spider veins.
1. Radiofrequency vein ablation
The technology uses heat or heat energy to close insufficient veins. The ultrasonic heating element is placed at intervals over the veins to shrink and contract them. After the procedure, the blood is redirected to the healthy veins, which makes a big difference to the veins. The technology reduces vein and nerve injury by providing consistent vein closure. It is an effective treatment for treating veins, but it has side effects such as numbness of the skin, infection, and deep vein thrombosis. It can also be a bit uncomfortable, but patients can return to their normal lifestyle but not heavy lifting.
2. Sclerotherapy
The vein treatment procedure involves injecting medications into the veins to make them disappear or collapse. A direct needle or IV catheter can be placed into the veins, the former being best for spider veins that are small. The procedure makes the administration of medications easy to control, which makes it a very good and reliable treatment method. The sclerosing solution travels through the veins offering effective treatment. However, blood flow can wash away the medication before it can take effect and itchiness occurs on reddened skin. Small needles are used for the procedure, so it doesn’t hurt, but compression stockings may need to be worn for a few days after the procedure.
3. Endovenous laser ablation
EVLT uses laser energy to cauterize and also close diseased veins. It is a safe and minimally invasive treatment option that offers very good results compared to surgery. It is a treatment that is more flexible compared to radiofrequency treatment in general because the cautery wire is designed flexibly compared to catheters used in radiofrequency ablation. However, if done incorrectly, there are risks of muscle injury, bruising, and even vein rupture. Side effects include nerve irritation and some temporary numbness of the skin.