| |
Conventional Varicose Vein Surgery |
Ultrasound Guided Injections |
Endovenous Vein Occlusion |
Do I need a general anaesthetic? |
Nearly always |
Never |
Occasionally |
How much discomfort will there be afterwards? (0-10)
|
6 to 7 |
0 to 1 |
1 to 2 |
How long before I’m back to normal activities? |
7 days |
1 day |
2 days |
How long till I get back to work? |
14 days |
2 days |
3-4 days |
What are the chances of permanent skin discolouration? |
Less than 2% |
Around 20% |
2 to 3% |
What are chances of needing further treatment after 5 years? |
10-15% |
30-40% |
10% |