Varicose veins are a very common problem in our society, affecting a high percentage of women.

Why do they appear?

The main predisposing causes are:

• Family history.
• Sedentary lifestyle.
• Overweight.
• Wearing tight clothing or footwear.
• Performing jobs that require standing or sitting for long periods of time.
• Hereditary factors.
• Pregnancy.
• Use of contraceptives.

What types of varicose veins exist?

There are different types of varicose veins: grade I (minimal dilations of the superficial venous system, which are limited to the skin), grade II (more visible, dilated and tortuous varicose veins), grade III (very thick varicose veins that are accompanied by changes in the color of the veins). the skin) and IV (similar to grade III but associated with the appearance of complications, such as ulcers or thrombophlebitis).

What assessment is required before treatment?

A medical assessment is needed to establish the most appropriate treatment, number of sessions and recent venous Doppler echo.

What treatments exist for grade I (aesthetic) varicose veins?

There are different treatments:

• Vascular laser
• Sclerotherapy with polidocanol foam.
• Cryosclerosis: consists of injecting a special substance, called sclerosant, into the cells at a very low temperature. It is a technique with many advantages over conventional sclerotherapy (liquid or foam), since it combines the chemical action of the sclerosant with the physical action of cold, increasing its effectiveness and also reducing undesirable effects. It can be done at any time of the year, unlike the previous two, it does not leave stains and is well tolerated.

 What care should be taken after the treatment?

Simply hydrate, walk and use a cream with vitamin K. It is not necessary to rest or stop working. Small welts and redness will appear in the injection areas that will disappear without the need for treatment in 1-2 days, a small hematoma may appear, the vein will darken, and subsequently disappear. The use of moderate compression means can help prevent the formation of new varicose veins, along with weight control and control of the rest of the triggering factors.

For all these reasons, an adequate prior assessment and follow-up is important to eliminate aesthetic varicose veins and be able to show off perfect legs. At Dermamedicin we have all the treatment options and specialized professionals with great experience.