Varicose veins are enlarged twisted vessels that become visible mostly on lower legs. These malfunctioned veins generally do not cause any health issues and only pose cosmetic discomfort. These give an appearance of lumpy skin in the affected area. This is why people with varicose veins on their legs feel shy in wearing shorts or sports suits. At times though, they can cause physical discomfort as well. Nevertheless, most people seek Varicose Veins Removal in Dubai for medical reasons and not for aesthetic reasons.
What are the Symptoms of Varicose Veins?
The typical symptoms of the varicose veins include:
- Swollen legs
- A feeling of heaviness in the legs
- Irritated and dry skin
- Formation of skin ulcers that take time to heal
- The ankles may become thick and hard
- Veins in lower limbs become swollen and visible
Which Laser System is Used?
Several types of lasers can be used for removal of varicose veins but Nd: Yag laser system is most commonly used for this purpose due to its effectiveness. CANDELA GENTLEMAX LASER is also used for Laser varicose veins removal in Abu Dhabi.
Causes of Varicose Veins
The main reason behind this condition is the flawed performance of valves in the legs. The valves can stop functioning due to a host of reasons. This malfunctioning causes blood accumulation in the vessels. Eventually, these veins cease to perform their functions. It is not a disease-oriented condition. Following lifestyle factors make a person prone to developing Varicose Veins:
- Obesity
- Sudden weight gain
- Prolonged sitting or standing
- Hormonal fluctuations
- Genetics or hereditary factors
- Age factors
What are the Risk Factors?
Numerous factors play their part in the appearance of varicose veins. Here are some most common risk factors:
- Heredity
- Sudden weight gain
- Hormonal fluctuations
- Excessive sedentary habits
- Sitting for too long with your legs hanging down
- Old age increases your risk of developing varicose veins
- Women are more prone to developing swollen veins
How can I know if it is really a Varicose Vein?
A doctor can diagnose after assessing the symptoms and undertaking visual exams. The typical symptoms of the varicose veins include:
- Swollen legs
- A feeling of heaviness in the legs
- Irritated and dry skin
- Formation of skin ulcers that take time to heal
- Ankles may also become thick and hard
Varicose Veins Treatment:
When it comes to treatment of Varicose Veins in Dubai, there are two highly effective treatments which are surgery and laser treatment. Laser Treatment is the preferred choice for most people due to its minimally invasive nature.
The Procedure:
Laser treatment for Varicose Veins is an effective and safe way to get the swollen veins treated, especially when they have started to cause discomfort as well. Two types of laser treatments are used for the removal of varicose veins.
Simple Laser Treatment
- In simple laser varicose veins treatment, the veins present just below the skin are treated with laser energy.
- Laser beams are made incident on the swollen veins from the outside of the skin.
- This destroys the veins and the heat energy blocks them
- The recovery period for this type of treatment is very brief
- You can return to routine activities soon after the procedure has been performed.
Endovenous Laser Treatment
- Endovenous laser treatment is used to treat larger Varicose Veins Treatment inside the legs.
- For this purpose, a thin tube is passed into the affected vein(s) after making small incisions.
- The tube has a laser fiber on its tip which provides laser energy to the veins.
- The energy once absorbed by the veins helps it in collapsing and the body can easily absorb it.
- Since the varicose veins are not performing any functions anyway, their collapse has no effect on the functionality of the leg.
- The treatment is performed after the administration of local anesthesia.
How to prepare for laser treatment for varicose veins?
Follow these tips to make sure that you are best prepared for laser treatment and that you get the most out of it:
- Stop taking any blood thinning medications, such as aspirin, ibuprofen, beta blockers etc. two weeks before varicose veins treatment
- Supplements such as Cod Liver Oil and Vitamin ‘E’ should also be discontinued 10-15 days prior to the procedure
- Avoid smoking and drinking for a week before treatment
- Take good 8 hours sleep the night before your procedure
- Wash and shave the treatment before coming for the treatment
Post-Procedural Care:
Following post-procedural instructions of your surgeon is also crucial to ensure that you get the expected results:
- Apply topical ointment prescribed by the doctor and take pain management medicine if needed
- Do not rub or massage the treated areas
- Scabbing is inevitable. Avoid picking at the scab or crusts
- Do not wash the treatment site for a few hours post procedure
- Avoid applying topical skincare products containing retinoids and hydroxyl acids
- Do not expose treated areas to direct sunlight for 4 to 6 weeks at least
Results and benefits or Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins:
You will notice a significant improvement in the appearance of the malfunctioned veins immediately after the treatment. However, multiple sessions may be needed for complete removal of the problem causing veins.
There are plenty of benefits of Laser treatment.
- It is minimally invasive
- Recovery time needed is quite brief
- No serious side effects are associated
- It is performed with topical or local anesthesia, therefore the risks associated with general anesthesia are also absent
- Results are quite spectacular and in most of the cases varicose veins are removed completely
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