Veins play a vital role in transporting blood throughout the body. However, when their walls weaken or the valves that regulate blood flow don’t function properly, blood can accumulate, causing the veins to dilate and resulting in the dreaded varicose veins.
Varicose veins appear as enlarged, twisted veins, often with a purple or dark blue color. Specialists note that any superficial vein can become varicose, but they are most found in the legs due to the increased pressure on the lower body veins when standing or walking. While they are most noticeable in the legs, they can also form in other areas, such as the face.
As time passes, the risk of developing varicose veins increases because aging causes the valves that regulate blood flow to wear out. Additionally, women are more likely to experience them due to hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy, menstruation, or menopause.
While in some cases varicose veins are just an aesthetic issue, in others they can cause discomfort such as burning, itching, and pain, prompting many patients to seek medical attention. Treatment can include self-care measures or medical procedures to close or remove the affected veins.
There are various options for treating varicose veins, ranging from natural remedies and medications to surgical procedures. However, one of the most effective and recommended treatments by specialists is Sclerotherapy, a widely used procedure at My Cosmetic Surgery clinic, with outstanding results.
Sclerotherapy involves injecting a saline or chemical solution into the varicose veins, causing them to harden and gradually disappear. This treatment permanently eliminates varicose veins, although it does not address the underlying factors that cause them.
Sclerotherapy is suitable for most patients suffering from varicose veins, but it is contraindicated for individuals who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, those with skin conditions in the area to be treated, or those taking certain medications.
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