Surgery for varicose veins is used when other forms of non-invasive treatment, such as diet or use of compression stockings, for example, have failed to eliminate or disguise varicose veins.
There are several types of surgery to remove varicose veins from the legs, however, nehnhum is definitive, and varicose veins may reappear, especially if there is no care to control weight, such as balanced eating or regular exercise.
So, the most common types of surgery for varicose veins are:
Foam Injection
In this technique, also known as foam sclerotherapy, the doctor injects a special foam directly into the dilated veins that are causing the varicose veins. This foam leads to the development of scars on the walls of the vein, causing it to close and prevent blood from continuing to circulate through the vessel.
In the injection a very fine needle is used and, therefore, this type of treatment usually does not leave any type of scar on the skin. Learn more about how this type of surgery is done.
- Price : The value of foam injection in the varicose veins is approximately 200 reais per session and therefore, the total price may vary according to the place to be treated and the number of sessions required.
2. Laser surgery
Laser surgery is indicated to treat small vessels or varicose veins, and is done with the light of a laser applied directly on the vessel of the varix. This light causes heat inside the vessel. eliminating it slowly until it disappears completely.
- Price : it is approximately 300 reais per treatment session, and several sessions may be necessary to eliminate all varicose veins from the legs.
3. Radiofrequency
This type of surgery works much like laser surgery because it uses heat inside the vessel to close the varix. To do this, the doctor inserts a small catheter into the vein to be treated and then, using radiofrequency, heats the tip, leaving it warm enough to bring the vessel to close.
- Price : Usually the value is 250 reais per session, but may take up to 10 sessions, depending on the amount of varicose veins.
4. Microsurgery of varices
Varicose vein microsurgery, also known as ambulatory phlebectomy, is done in the surgeon's office with local anesthesia. In this surgery, the doctor makes small cuts on the varicose veins and removes the vessels that are causing the most superficial varicose veins.
Although you can return home the same day of surgery, it is recommended to rest for up to 7 days to allow the cuts to heal properly. This surgery allows to remove small and medium size varicose veins.
- Price : about 1000 reais, and may vary according to the selected doctor and clinic.
5. Removal of the saphenous vein
This operation is also known as traditional surgery and is used in the case of deeper or larger varices. In these cases, the doctor cuts the leg and removes the entire saphenous vein, which is not working properly. Thus, the blood continues to circulate through other veins without increasing pressure because it can not pass through the saphenous vein.
Decreasing the pressure inside the leg vessels reduces the volume of varicose veins and prevents the formation of new ones, solving problems with very large varicose veins and vases, for example.
- Price : depending on the complexity of the surgery, the value can vary between 1000 and 2500 reais.
How is the postoperative
The postoperative of variceal surgery depends on the type of surgery and, therefore, should always be indicated by the doctor. However, when there is a cut of the skin it is recommended to rest between 2 days to 7 days, being allowed to move only to walk indoors. In the recovery period it is also recommended to wear elastic stockings during the day, up to a period of 6 months.
After the first week of recovery it is possible to start small outings, and routine activities can be resumed at around 2 weeks. However, you should avoid lifting weights and exposing your legs to the sun in the first 2 months.
Other activities, such as gym and step classes, should be started slowly and after the first month of recovery under the guidance and supervision of the cardiologist or vascular surgeon.
Possible complications of varicose vein surgery
The complications that a varicose vein surgery can bring include:
- Infection of the veins;
- Bleeding;
- Hematoma in the legs;
- Pain in the legs;
- Injury of the nerves of the leg.
These complications of varicose vein surgery have disappeared due to the development of the techniques and can usually be avoided if patients comply with recovery recommendations.
