What are Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted, and visible veins present just under the skin’s surface. They most commonly appear in the legs and feet. Varicose veins occur when the valves in the veins that help blood flow to the heart become weak or damaged, causing the blood to pool around the valves and the veins to enlarge. They appear as blue or dark purple veins, often bulging or twisted.
Our Melbourne varicose veins clinic offers treatments to effectively solve your visible vein issues.
Risk Factors of Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are a common condition and can affect anyone. However, the risk factors that could increase the chances of the condition include the following:
- Family history of varicose veins or genetics
- Obesity. Being overweight adds extra pressure on the leg veins
- Aging: it causes wear and tear in the veins and valves, increasing the risks
- Lack of physical activity
- Use of certain birth control pills
- Hormonal imbalances due to menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause
- Previous blood clots or vein conditions
- Prolonged standing or sitting
Symptoms of Varicose Veins
Common symptoms of varicose veins include the following:
- Bulging, twisted veins, often in the legs or calves
- Spider veins, or smaller red and blue veins, are visible on the skin surface/li>
- Swelling in the feet or ankles/li>
- Throbbing, burning or cramping in the lower legs/li>
- Aching or heavy feeling in the legs after sitting or standing for long periods/li>
- Feeling of discomfort in the legs at night/li>
- Skin discolouration or darkening around the affected veins/li>
- Itching around the veins
Facts About Treatment For Varicose Veins
Varicose veins occur in both men and women for various reasons, including but not limited to: poor circulation, genetics, obesity, pregnancy and prolonged standing. The discomfort from varicose veins can range from itching, stinging, and burning to throbbing pain. Some people become self-conscious about the look of varicose veins. If you suffer from this common condition, there is hope for improvement. Nitai Medical and Cosmetic Centre now offers varicose vein treatment and varicose vein removal.
Types Of Treatment
Three types of treatments are available for visible leg veins, two of which are offered at Nitai Medical and Cosmetic Centre. We offer direct vision microsclerotherapy, which can effectively reduce or remove small veins, particularly spider veins. It usually requires multiple treatments and is a fairly painless procedure. For larger varicose veins, we also offer laser treatment for varicose veins using ultrasound-guided microsclerotherapy. This procedure allows the doctor to find hidden veins and repair them using ultrasound technology.
The third type of treatment that we do not offer is endovenous laser therapy. This treatment may be successful if you have a previous surgical history for varicose veins; however, it must be performed under general anaesthesia. We will refer you to medical specialists who can perform this type of treatment if necessary.
At Nitai Medical and Cosmetic Centre, we are highly acclaimed for our successful results treating patients for many types of skin conditions. Our award-winning service and leading-edge technology make us the choice for people seeking affordable, effective treatments for their skin conditions. Through a no-obligation consultation, we can determine whether varicose vein treatment or varicose vein removal might be right for you. Contact us today to book your appointment. You don’t have to live with the discomfort of varicose veins. They can be effectively treated at Nitai Medical and Cosmetic Centre.
We highly recommend an appointment with our experienced doctor to receive more specific advice and costs. Our patients’ feedback suggests this helps them make the right decision about potential treatment.
How it Works?
Sclerotherapy is the most widely used medically approved approach for varicose veins treatment in Melbourne. It is commonly used for treating surface varicose and spider veins. A solution called sclerosant is administered directly into the affected vein. The solution causes the vein to scar and collapse, rerouting the blood through healthier veins. The collapsed vein fades and is reabsorbed by the body.
The procedure usually takes 15 to 20 minutes. No anesthesia is required, and the procedure can be performed in an outpatient setting. Patients can resume their normal daily routine after the procedure. Depending on the severity, multiple treatments may be needed to achieve the desired results. The approach is suitable for small and medium varicose veins and spider veins.
Benefits of Varicose Vein Removal Treatment
Key advantages of the treatment include the following:
- Shrinks or eliminates visible building veins and spider veins
- Enhances confidence and comfort in wearing shorter outfits
- Alleviates leg heaviness
- Reduces aching, throbbing or burning sensations in the legs
- Reduces swelling, discomfort, and improves strength in the leg
- Reduces leg cramps or nighttime restlessness
- Prevent vein-related skin conditions like hardening or discolouration
- Lowers the risks of chronic venous insufficiency, blood clots and skin ulcers
- Little or no downtime. You can return to your routine after the procedure.
How to Prepare for Treatment?
Preparing for the treatment helps ensure the procedure is safe and effective. Here’s a general guide:
- Consult a professional: Consult a certified varicose vein specialist and discuss your condition in detail. Ask
- questions and clarify your doubts about the treatment.
- Inform the doctor about your medical conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, blood clots, etc.
- Inform the doctor about your current medications or supplements. Also, notify them about any allergies you have.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, avoid treatment
- Stop taking iron supplements and blood thinner medications a few days before treatment
- Don’t apply cream, lotion, oil or self-tanner on the legs or the affected area on the day of the procedure
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows easy access to the treatment area
- You may be required to bring compression stockings to wear after the procedure
- Avoid shaving your legs 24 hours before the procedure to reduce skin irritation
- Have light food before the procedure to avoid feeling faint during treatment
- Drink adequate water to stay hydrated during treatment
- Follow the provider’s instructions on preparing for treatment
Aftercare Tips
Aftercare is crucial to ensure proper healing and optimal results post-varicose veins removal in Melbourne. Here are the steps:
- Wear compression stockings for at least 24-48 hours after treatment. Then, use them daily for about one or two
- weeks or as advised by the practitioner. They reduce swelling and improve blood flow.
- Walk daily to prevent blood clots. The practitioner may suggest that you walk for about 15 to 20 minutes
- immediately after the procedure to aid healing.
- Keep your legs elevated when resting to promote healing and reduce swelling.
- Eat a healthy diet and drink lots of water to aid blood circulation
- Avoid vigorous exercise like heavy lifting or running for at least 1 week.
- Avoid sitting or standing in one position for prolonged periods. Keep moving to improve blood circulation.
- Avoid sun exposure. Keep the treated area away from the sun for a few weeks to prevent skin discolouration.
- Don’t scratch or rub the treated area, as it could lead to irritation
- Avoid hot tub baths, saunas and long hot showers for about 2 to 3 days as heat can dilate veins.
Why Choose Us?
Nitai Medical and Cosmetic Centre is the most trusted varicose vein clinic in Melbourne. Our Dr Shobhna Singh is a certified sclerotherapist and skin doctor with over 15 years of experience. She leads a team of highly qualified physicians, technicians, clinicians, and nurses.
We explain every detail about your condition and the treatment, ensuring you have the necessary information to make an informed decision.
Dr Singh conducts a detailed physical exam to understand and diagnose your skin issues. Depending on the diagnosis, she explains the most appropriate approach to treating the condition. The procedure is performed only after we receive your informed approval or consent.
- Uncompromising Safety
- Affordable Prices
- We Only Use Premium Quality Products
- Free Followup Reviews
At Nitai, our policy is to deliver uncompromising safety to our patients. We achieve that by using premium products and equipment offered by fully trained staff and following well-established treatment protocols.
At Nitai, our patients benefit from the affordable varicose vein treatment costs in Melbourne. We do not claim to be the cheapest, but we are very competitive with other providers offering similar quality treatments.
Whether it is Aesthetic Treatments or Skincare products, we only use Premium Brands. The reason is simple: The research and development done by the premium brands ensures our patients always benefit from industry-leading results.
We offer free follow-up reviews for all Cosmetic Treatments so that our patients can have peace of mind that if they have any issues, they are always welcome to return to discuss the treatment.
