Give Yourself the Gift of Healthy Legs: 3 Reasons to Consider Varicose Vein Treatment This Winter

For most people with the condition, varicose veins are primarily a cosmetic concern, causing bulging, gnarled veins that show through the skin of the legs. These result from the failure of valves that help blood flow through the veins, allowing blood to pool and putting pressure on vein walls. 

Though varicose veins are sometimes an indication of blood circulation problems, most times you simply want the unsightly issue gone. Vascular medicine and interventional cardiology  specialist Enrique Hernandez, MD, of Advanced Vascular Cardiac & Veins in Miami, Florida, can help with treatments to restore your legs’ complexion and relieve the symptoms that sometimes accompany varicose veins. 

Here are three reasons to consider varicose vein treatment this winter, rather than putting it off. Let’s look at your options and why you might want to choose to undertake one now. 

Varicose vein treatment options

While varicose vein tissue can be removed several different ways, Dr. Hernandez usually uses one of these techniques: 

• Sclerotherapy: Medical irritants are injected into varicose veins, causing their collapse and reabsorption into the body; blood then reroutes to healthier veins.
• Endovenous ablation: This technique uses a medical laser or radiofrequency catheter to heat varicose vein tissue, causing veins to collapse and be reabsorbed.
• Endovenous glue: Medical glue is injected into affected veins to block and reroute impaired blood flow.

Because the body naturally eliminates the treated varicose vein tissue, it takes time before the unsightly veins completely vanish. 

3 reasons to consider varicose vein treatment this winter

If you’re on the fence about treatment for your varicose veins, consider these 3 reasons to talk with Dr. Hernandez now: 

1. Recovery time

The most common varicose vein treatments don’t produce instant results. Treatment in the winter gives your body time to dispose of the treated tissue. Your skin reaches its peak improvement months after your session. 

2. Compression sock comfort

Wearing compression socks or stockings helps to support circulation in your legs. Dr. Hernandez often recommends compression wear when you’re recovering from varicose vein treatment. The most effective types of compression socks are tall and, obviously, close-fitting. Perhaps not the most stylish hosiery, it’s easier to hide compression stockings in the cooler winter months, even in Miami. 

3. Hiding side effects

Bruising, redness, and swelling are common side effects of varicose vein treatment. Once again, long pants are your friend and are more comfortable to wear during the winter months. Covering your legs also reduces the risk of skin discoloration from ultraviolet light exposure from the sun. 

Ready to learn more about varicose vein treatment and why there’s no time like the present to consider it? Contact Advanced Vascular Cardiac & Veins at one of our two Miami locations to arrange a consultation. Call or click to schedule an appointment at our nearest office today.