Will my varicose veins come back after treatment?

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.

Published by Dr Alex Vesey

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.

Dr Alex Vesey

Our vascular surgery service is led by Dr Alex Vesey. Alex is a highly skilled vascular surgeon with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of vascular conditions. With a focus on minimally invasive techniques, Dr. Vesey is dedicated to providing patients with the most advanced and effective treatments for venous diseases, with a particular interest in the treatment of varicose veins.

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