Varicose veins surgery – laser therapy
Laser treatment for varicose veins at Lækninga
Varicose veins are dilated veins that most often appear on the legs. At Lækningar in Reykjavík, we offer modern laser treatment for varicose veins that is fast, effective and requires no anesthesia. Vascular surgeon Stefán E. Matthíasson has decades of experience treating varicose veins and performs the procedure at Skurðstofann ehf. under the Lækningar brand.
Laser treatment of varicose veins is suitable for most patients and has many advantages over traditional surgery — shorter recovery time, less pain, and almost no scarring. If you are looking for a varicose vein doctor in Reykjavík, you are welcome to contact us and schedule a consultation. Phone: 590 9200.
Instructions after laser treatment for varicose veins
Instructions after the procedure :
Pain: During the first few days, you can expect discomfort in the surgical area. Bruising, pulling sensation, tenderness and swelling. Use painkillers, if needed, which are available without a prescription: Paracetamol/Paratabs/Panodil 500 mg, 2 tablets up to four times a day or Parkodin 2 tablets two to four times a day, which are available
Wraps : Blood-tinged fluid may seep into the wraps during the first 24 hours. After the operation, an elastic stocking is placed on the leg up to the groin. On top of that, an elastic bandage is applied that can be removed after 48 hours and discarded. The stocking can also be removed and showered, but then put back on. The wrap pad under the stocking can be removed at the same time before showering and discarded. The stocking is then worn for 5-7 days after the operation, day and night. The stocking reduces pain, bruising, and prevents swelling. Itching may accompany prolonged use of the wraps. Some people benefit from taking common allergy medications that are available without a prescription to relieve itching. It is advisable for patients to purchase “flight socks” in the correct size from a pharmacy, which reach up to the knee, and wear them during the day from the 5th to the 7th day after the operation for 1-3 weeks, as appropriate. without a prescription.
Exercise: Take it easy for the first 1-2 days, but still go on all your trips, but avoid heavy exertion. You can go for regular walks several times a day. Make sure to keep your feet elevated for the first 1-2 nights. Do leg exercises regularly by moving your ankle joint up and down so that it stretches your calves; “pump exercises”. This prevents swelling in the leg and thus reduces pain. Gymnastics and swimming after 10 days or when the puncture wounds are securely closed or healed.
Other : After the laser treatment, you may feel a pulling or stringing sensation in the area of the procedure and changes in the skin's sensation, which are usually temporary for days, weeks and sometimes longer. It is normal for the skin to be bruised for a few weeks after the procedure. It is also normal for pimples, thickening or nodules to form under the skin at first in the place where the varicose veins were before. Can be used Hirudoid ® cream after 5-7 days, which is available without a prescription, to reduce bruising. It is applied thinly to the bruised area 2-3 times a day until the bruise disappears. It is often injected later (>3 months after surgery) into smaller varicose veins and ruptures if appropriate. For this, the drug polidocanol (Aetoxysclerol) is used alone or as a foam. The drug closes these veins.
Payments : Icelandic Health Insurance (SÍ) pays for the procedure for most people with health insurance in Iceland according to a fee schedule. Visiting fees are added to the SÍ fee schedule.
