Management options for varicose veins in the last few years have changed drastically. In particular we have seen a proliferation in minimally invasive treatment options that allow patients to return to work and normal activities faster than ever before.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n During the initial consultation a thorough ultrasound examination is performed by an experiences sonographer to assess the venous system of the lower limb. After this assessment, the vascular surgeon will explain these findings and advise a treatment plan (if required) that sometimes includes operative or non operative treatment. We are able to tailer solutions to each patient that may involve open surgery or minimally invasive surgery.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/vascularsurgeons.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/veins2-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Painful,Varicose,And,Spider,Veins,On,Womans,Legs,,Who,Is” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.87)” background_enable_image=”off” background_blend=”saturation” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_top=”2px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n There are several treatment options for varicose veins, and importantly not one single treatment options is suitable for every single patient. There are several well established practices in place that consistently produce good results for patients and are well supported by the current medical literature.<\/p>\n Patients may be recommended one of the following options:<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A current Cochrane Review Cochrane Review (Whing 2021)<\/a> compares the various\u00a0 surgical treatment options available and compares their relative efficacy. The findings can be summarised as follows.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_top=”2px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_top=”2px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n RFA is a modern, minimally invasive treatment option for varicose veins. It involves passing a long catheter into the main refluxing vein, and applying controlled heat along its length to allow it to collapse. The catheter and system is named “ClosureFAST”.<\/p>\n Generally, the results of RFA are excellent and almost comparable to open surgery. Most people can generally undergo RFA under local anaesthesia only, and this is often performed in the rooms.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/vascularsurgeons.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/ClosureFast-Procedure-for-Varicose-Vein-treatment.mp4″ image_src=”https:\/\/vascularsurgeons.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/RFAOverlay.png” play_icon_color=”#0C71C3″ use_icon_font_size=”on” thumbnail_overlay_color=”#0C71C3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_top=”2px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Venaseal is another excellent treatment option for varicose veins. Like\u00a0radio frequency ablation, it is another minimally invasive treatment option. However unlike radiofrequency ablation or endovenous laser ablation it does not use heat. Rather, a glue is injected in the vein to prevent further blood flow within it.<\/p>\n Therefore one of its key advantages is to not require cooling fluid to be injected around the vein prior to being heated. Also, compression stockings are generally not required.<\/p>\n The main disadvantage of venaseal is permanent implantation of cyanoacrylate glue. Although only very small volumes are used (generally less than 1 or 2mL) some patients would prefer to not have anything permanently implanted into the body if it can be avoided.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/vascularsurgeons.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/image.jpg” title_text=”image” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”49px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” border_width_top=”2px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Sclerotherapy is a non surgical treatment for varicose veins. 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