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Can varicose veins go away?
Dr Alex Vesey is our expert consultant vascular surgeon who heads up our varicose vein team at McKeown Medical. Here, he discusses whether varicose veins can go away on their own.
Published by Dr Alex Vesey
Date posted — 17.08.24
Varicose veins typically do not go away on their own. Once they develop, they are usually permanent unless treated. Lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise, weight management, and elevating the legs, can help manage symptoms and prevent them from worsening but won’t eliminate existing varicose veins. If you have problematic veins that you want to get rid of then you will likely need treatment such as VenaSeal™, Radiofrequency ablation, foam sclerotherapy or surgery.
We offer a range of treatment options for varicose veins including VenaSeal™ – the most up to date method of treating varicose veins that causes less pain and allows you to get back to normal almost immediately, without the hassle of wearing bandages or compression stockings.
Get in touch with our friendly team and we’ll help you find the right varicose vein treatment for you.
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Our dedicated team of experts are on hand to help you as you navigate your journey with us.
When you first make contact with us you will be assigned your own personal Patient Relationship Manager. They’ll start by understanding your needs and liaising with our doctors to book you an appointment with the most suitable specialist. For any additional questions or needs, you can message or call them anytime and they’ll be delighted to assist you. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with the best possible treatment and care tailored to your needs.
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