Thermal ablation first
EVLA / RFA
The European Society for Vascular Surgery guidelines (2022) prefer laser and radiofrequency ablation over traditional stripping for most saphenous vein cases.
Laser and radiofrequency catheter treatment
Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are more than a cosmetic issue. Weak vein valves let blood flow back down instead of up to the heart, causing heaviness, swelling and sometimes skin changes and ulcers. Not all varicose veins are treated the same way, and the right decision starts with a duplex ultrasound.
When to get checked
Signs that need assessment
If you have one or more of these signs, an early check makes treatment easier.
- Heavy, tired legs at the end of the day
- Bulging or twisted veins under the skin
- Swelling around the ankle
- Cramps or muscle tightness at night
- Skin discoloration or a wound near the ankle
Step by step
How is it treated?
A simple illustration of the steps. Tap any step or let it play on its own.
The illustration is for explanation only. Treatment plans differ from case to case and are set by the doctor after examination.
Around the world
The latest global advances
Modern techniques in the field, shared for awareness. Whether they suit your case is decided after examination and imaging.
Medical glue closure
Cyanoacrylate Closure
Sealing the vein with a medical adhesive, with no heat and no local anesthesia around the vein.
Mechanochemical ablation
MOCA
A rotating catheter combined with a sclerosing agent closes the vein without heat.
Ultrasound-guided foam
UGFS
Injecting a sclerosing agent as foam under ultrasound guidance, suitable for some twisted veins and branches.
Can varicose veins come back after treatment?
New veins can appear over time, which is why accurate duplex diagnosis and follow-up reduce this.
Does laser treatment need a hospital stay?
Usually not, and most patients return to normal activity within a short time. The doctor explains the instructions for each case.
Are compression stockings a treatment?
Stockings ease symptoms and help after the procedure, but they do not repair weak valves.
Are varicose veins dangerous?
Most are not, but neglecting them can lead to skin changes and ulcers. Sudden swelling and pain in one leg needs a quick check to rule out a clot.
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Contact the clinic for available times and to book an appointment that suits you.
- 74 Omar Lotfy St., Camp Caesar (directly on the tram line), Athena Tower, next to El Fagala Bookshops, above Conrad Tourism, 1st floor (elevator available), Alexandria
- WhatsApp 0106 262 5219
- Clinic 0122 254 7573
- Emergency 0127 356 4201