Laser treatments are now the preferred way of dealing with varicose veins, it has been claimed.

According to the Varicose Vein and Venous Ulcer blog, recent advances in laser technology have made the treatments more effective than surgical alternatives.

The article explained: “By laser, the whole lining of the diseased superficial varicose vein is destroyed and hence a chance for new collateral veins to grow is almost zero.”

In addition, it pointed out that laser vein removal can be carried out under local anesthesia and does not require the patient to have incisions or stitching in their leg.

The source also recommended that people takes steps such as avoiding prolonged standing, taking regular exercise and not wearing high-heeled shoes to avoid developing varicose veins.

A recent post on the Fighting Fatigue blog revealed that varicose vein sufferer Sandy Robinson found that spending 3.5 hours on her feet while at work caused her to experience pain from the condition.

Source: Varicose Vein and Venous Ulcer blog