Venous Insufficiency Treatment in Turkey
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 Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for venous insufficiency in Turkey include Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir, Istinye Üniversitesi Hastanesi Liv, Liv Hospital Ankara, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform venous insufficiency. MediFyr helps you compare vascular surgeons and book consultations online.
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 | USD 544 – USD 2,719 | 0-1 days (typically outpatient) | ~ 1-2 weeks for normal activity, 4-6 weeks for full recovery | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 4,026 – USD 20,131 | 0-1 days (typically outpatient) | ~ 1-2 weeks for normal activity, 4-6 weeks for full recovery | Know More |
Top hospitals for Venous Insufficiency in Turkey
These partner hospitals in Turkey have dedicated vascular surgery teams and experience managing patients undergoing venous insufficiency.
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