Dr. Marta Busquets, a specialist in Aesthetic Medicine with more than three decades of medical experience, explains what varicose veins are and what they consist of, a process in which the veins swell and can be seen through the skin. The appearance of varicose veins is more frequent in the legs and in women.
Women, sometimes from a very young age, see varicose veins appear in the legs, such as varicose veins and more frequently, spider veins or spider capillaries.
Getting rid of them is usually a simple task, since in most cases they only imply an aesthetic problem.
However, it is particularly important to carry out a thorough examination of both the venous and arterial systems. In turn, the patient’s condition should be evaluated through a medical history, a physical examination and the performance of a Doppler ultrasound, to identify the problem and initiate the most appropriate treatment.
In more than 90% of the cases the problem has a medical solution, the treatment starting with sclerosis, the rest being treated with laser application or surgery.
What does the treatment with sclerosis consist of?
Sclerosis treatment of varicose veins consists mainly of injecting medication into the dilated vessels. These injections may or may not include foam.
Its application is simple, and it is a technique that is well tolerated by patients and whose results are very effective. Sclerosis is used to treat varicose veins in the legs, face, neckline and hands.
It should be noted that, after the treatment, the person can immediately return to his or her normal activities.
For more information on varicose veins or possible treatment, consult a specialist.