TREATMENT OF VENECTASIA

(rupturing of superficial veins)

The treatment of venectasia is not a medical decision, but a personal choice. The way people see themselves will define them as persons, identifying them in society. Some women do not view venectasia as something that puts them at a disadvantage, but many women who have such broken veins on their thighs will find personal satisfaction in the results of the surgical procedure. The presence of venecstasia may create psychic discomfort because women find it impossible to wear short skirts for fear that the broken veins are visible.

Your friends and the members of your family may tell you their opinion regarding this procedure, the plastic surgeon may offer you medical advice, but you are the only one to decide what is best for you.

This type of surgery has become common practice since the 80s and a large number of women have reaped benefits from the procedure.

If you are dissatisfied with the aspect of the skin on your thighs due to the presence of these veins, this procedure will offer you the possibility to change your look for the better.

SURGICAL PROCEDURE

This type of surgery is performed by injecting sclerotic substances into the superficial veins in order to produce their thrombosis, putting them out of use.

There are three types of such substances: sclerotic detergents, osmotic agents and irritating chemicals. Of these, Aetoxisclerol (a sclerotic detergent) is most commonly used.

The injection is performed with a fine needle, progressing from large vessels towards the smaller ones. After injection the area shall be dressed compressively.

The procedure requires no anesthesia and implies only minimum pain.

Generally, the procedure will last under one hour depending on the number of areas to be treated and the type of substance used.

This procedure does not require postoperative hospitalization and the patient may go home immediately after the operation is performed.

POSSIBLE COMPLICATIONS

There are several possible complications such as dermal necrosis, thrombophlebitis, intra-artery injection, pulmonary embolism and temporary pigmentation of the skin. Follow the plastic surgeon's advice in order to avoid such complications and side effects.

POSTOPERATIVE EFFECTS
Shortly after the operation the injected areas are swollen and changed in colour. In time, these responses will disappear and the skin regains its smoothness.

Usually, current activities may be resumed 2-3 days after the procedure.

The treatment will remove venectasia through sclerotherapy and will restore a youthful and aesthetic aspect of your body. This will make you more confident, because your new look is pleasing to the eye.

The emotional and psychic benefits of the procedure are an increased confidence, a better self-image and a great personal satisfaction.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

· Wash thoroughly before the procedure;
· Avoid trauma of your legs after the operation;
· Do not eat or drink anything, not even water after midnight before the procedure is performed;
· Do not expose yourself to sunlight for two weeks before the operation;
· Wear only glasses, do not use contact lenses;
· Do not use make-up or nail varnish; remove any varnish off your nails before the operation;
· On the day of the operation leave your jewelry at home;
· Please let the anesthetist know if you wear dentures.

This presentation is only made for information purposes.
For customized data and for further details please contact us at:

Radu Voicu, MD
Specialist in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Spital Clinic CF2, 63 Marasti Blvd, Bucharest, 1
Tel: 021-224 50 02
Mobile: 0722 684 735

e-mail: office@drvoicu.ro
Internet: www.drvoicu.ro