Venous Insufficiency Treatment in India
About Venous Insufficiency
Key Highlights
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Minimally invasive options available for faster recovery.Effectively relieves symptoms like leg pain, swelling, and heaviness.Improves cosmetic appearance by reducing varicose and spider veins.Helps prevent serious complications like venous ulcers and skin discoloration.Performed on an outpatient basis for many patients.High success rates with long-term results./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Persistent leg pain, aching, or cramping, especially after standing.
- Visible varicose veins or spider veins causing discomfort.
- Swelling (edema) in the ankles and lower legs.
- Skin changes such as discoloration (hyperpigmentation), thickening, or inflammation (stasis dermatitis).
- Healing or non-healing venous ulcers (open sores) on the lower leg.
- Superficial thrombophlebitis (inflammation of a vein with a clot).
- Significant symptoms that do not improve with conservative measures like compression stockings and leg elevation.
How to prepare
- Complete a thorough medical evaluation and diagnostic ultrasound to map the affected veins.
- Discuss all current medications with your doctor; you may need to stop blood thinners temporarily.
- Inform your surgeon of any allergies, especially to anesthesia or contrast dye.
- Arrange for someone to drive you home after the procedure, as sedation may be used.
- Follow fasting instructions (typically no food or drink for 6-8 hours before) if sedation or anesthesia is planned.
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing on the day of the procedure.
- Shower and clean the leg area thoroughly as instructed.
Risks & possible complications
- Bruising, swelling, and tenderness at the treatment site.
- Infection, though rare with proper sterile technique.
- Bleeding or hematoma (collection of blood under the skin).
- Nerve injury, which may cause temporary numbness or tingling.
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE), a rare but serious risk.
- Skin burns or thermal injury from heat-based ablation techniques.
- Recurrence of veins or incomplete closure of the treated vein.
- Allergic reaction to local anesthesia or other medications.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Walk regularly soon after the procedure to promote circulation and prevent clots.
- Wear prescribed compression stockings continuously for 1-2 weeks, then during the day for several more weeks.
- Keep the leg elevated when sitting or lying down to reduce swelling.
- Avoid strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and prolonged standing for 1-2 weeks as advised.
- You may shower, but avoid hot baths, swimming pools, and direct sun exposure on the treated leg initially.
- Attend all follow-up appointments for ultrasound checks to ensure the vein is closed.
- Mild pain can be managed with over-the-counter pain relievers as recommended by your doctor.
- Most patients can return to desk work and normal daily activities within a few days.
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Typical hospital stay:
0-1 days (typically outpatient)
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Expected recovery time:
1-2 weeks for normal activity, 4-6 weeks for full recovery
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering venous insufficiency in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with vascular surgery departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
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The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for venous insufficiency compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | INR 50 Thousand – 250 Thousand | 0-1 days (typically outpatient) | ~ 1-2 weeks for normal activity, 4-6 weeks for full recovery | Know More |
| Turkey | TRY 175 Thousand – 875 Thousand | 0-1 days (typically outpatient) | ~ 1-2 weeks for normal activity, 4-6 weeks for full recovery | Know More |
Sara Malhotra, a 42-year-old elementary school...
Sara Malhotra, a 42-year-old elementary school teacher and mother of two, had always been active. Over the past five years, she noticed increasing heaviness and aching in her legs after a long day of standing. What started as occasional swelling had progressed to constant discomfort, visible varicose veins, and a persistent, itchy rash around her ankles. Her calves often felt tight and crampy, making it hard to keep up with her kids. Her primary care physician referred her to a vascular surgeon, Dr. Chen, who diagnosed her with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) after a duplex ultrasound showed significant reflux in her great saphenous vein. Dr. Chen recommended endovenous laser ablation (EVLA), a minimally invasive procedure to seal the faulty vein. Sara was nervous but desperate for relief. The procedure itself was quick, done under local anesthesia; she felt only mild pressure and some warmth. The recovery was remarkably smooth, she walked out of the clinic and was back to light duties the next day, wearing compression stockings as advised. Within weeks, the heavy, aching sensation was gone. The swelling subsided, and the skin irritation began to heal. Emotionally, Sara moved from feeling frustrated and prematurely aged by her painful legs to feeling liberated and energetic. She regained the confidence to wear dresses again and play freely with her children, no longer planning her day around leg pain.
Vascular surgeons for Venous Insufficiency
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