McKeown Medical
167 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4SQ
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 come back after treatment.
Date posted — 23.08.24
Varicose veins can potentially return after treatment, though the likelihood varies depending on the type of treatment.
Endovenous treatments – radiofrequency, laser and VenaSeal™ – all have a similar rate of recurrence, which is around 5%.
The rate of recurrence is much higher if you treat the main vein – the long saphenous vein – using foam injections, which is why we only use foam in our practice for treating smaller superficial veins.
If your veins come back, then you can of course choose to have them treated again.
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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When it comes to treating varicose veins, VenaSeal™ has emerged as a revolutionary option that offers a minimally invasive and...
If you're struggling with the discomfort, swelling, or unsightly appearance of varicose veins, Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) could be the solution...
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