A 30-year-old active tradesman visited our Ashburton clinic after battling varicose veins since his teenage years. This young patient, who led an active lifestyle, had struggled with bulging varicose veins on both calves and both thighs. Over time, the veins worsened and began to affect not just his appearance but also his overall wellbeing.
Symptoms That Affected Daily Life
His symptoms were characteristic of advanced varicose veins. He reported cramps, pain, itching, and a heavy sensation in his legs, particularly during physical activity.
Long hours on the tools made his discomfort worse. Rest, leg elevation, and compression stockings gave him some relief, but never a lasting solution.
The visible veins were not only a cosmetic concern. They also raised worries about long-term health implications and had started to encroach upon his daily life.
Clinical Examination and Diagnosis
A careful inspection at Melbourne Varicose Vein Clinic confirmed bilateral varicose veins across both thighs and calves.
During his first appointment, we performed a Duplex Ultrasound (DU) scan to identify the origin of these visible veins. The scan revealed reflux in three vein systems on both legs:
Together, these refluxing trunk veins were feeding the widespread surface varicosities.
Varicose Vein Treatment Procedure
Our strategy was straightforward. We used the highly successful Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) technique, under local anaesthesia, to address the underlying refluxing veins. In experienced hands, EVLA delivers a success rate of up to 95%.
The entire process was minimally invasive, allowing the patient to walk in and walk out on the same day, with no hospital admission required.
Recovery and Additional Treatments
After the EVLA procedure, we advised the patient to wear compression stockings during the day for two weeks. Remarkably, he resumed his work and exercise routine within a matter of days and experienced only minimal discomfort.
To comprehensively tackle the remaining varicose veins, we carried out two additional procedures:
These procedures targeted both visible and hidden abnormal branches of the refluxing GSVs, AAGSVs and SSVs. Throughout treatment, the patient displayed remarkable resilience, endured minimal discomfort, and required only minimal downtime.
12-Month Follow-Up Results
Twelve months after completing treatment, the transformation was nothing short of extraordinary. The patient emerged aesthetically renewed and free from the burdensome symptoms that had plagued him for years.
Both the varicose veins and the associated discomfort had gone, replaced by a newfound sense of confidence and vitality.
A Life Restored
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This success story exemplifies the incredible potential of modern varicose vein treatments. It shows how advanced techniques in skilled hands can offer not only aesthetic enhancement but also a profound improvement in quality of life.
At Melbourne Varicose Vein Clinic, we take pride in being part of such transformative journeys, helping individuals rediscover their active, pain-free lives, one vein at a time.
