What are my alternatives to varicose vein surgery?
There are a number of alternative treatments to varicose vein surgery. These include wearing compression stockings, endovenous laser ablation (EVLA; the use of laser to close your vein), radiofrequency ablation (RFA; the use of a high-frequency electrical current to heat the wall of your varicose vein to close it) and sclerotherapy (injection of liquid or foam into your varicose veins). Your surgeon will discuss all suitable alternatives to varicose vein surgery with you.
