Chronic venous conditions affect routine, well-being and emotions; Treating early improves life and prevents complications
Chronic venous disease, recognized by visible varicose veins on the legs, goes far beyond aesthetics. It is a progressive condition that affects a large part of the adult population and directly interferes with physical and emotional well-being. Pain, swelling, heaviness, burning and cramps limit simple daily activities and affect mood, sleep and even performance at work. Therefore, treatment should not be seen as vanity, but rather as an essential health measure.
Patients who begin appropriate care report a rapid improvement in mood and greater comfort when walking and performing routine activities. Many people return to exercising more safely and resume habits they had abandoned because of discomfort in their legs. The feeling of regaining mobility directly influences self-confidence, reinforcing autonomy and the perception of control over one’s own body. This physical transformation, when accompanied by a more harmonious aesthetic result, has positive effects on self-esteem.
Advances that facilitated treatment
In recent years, medicine has made significant advances in the treatment of varicose veins. Minimally invasive procedures, performed with local anesthesia and discharge on the same day, reduced the fear of those who postponed the decision to treat for fear of pain or prolonged recovery. Techniques such as intravenous laser, radiofrequency and foam application have become safe, effective and less traumatic alternatives. Quick return to activities, often the next day, increased adherence to treatments and improved long-term results.
In addition to modernizing procedures, individualized monitoring allows the doctor to identify the stage of the disease, evaluate symptoms, risks and expectations and indicate the most appropriate strategy for each case. This personalization reduces insecurities and strengthens the patient’s confidence in the therapeutic process. Symptom relief usually appears in the first few weeks, bringing a concrete feeling of improvement that encourages continuity of care.
Quality of life and prevention of complications
Treating varicose veins also means preventing important complications. Without care, venous changes can evolve into inflammation, thrombosis, darkening of the skin and even chronic ulcers, conditions that require more complex interventions and further reduce quality of life. Therefore, starting treatment early is essential to prevent the disease from worsening.
After the procedure, continuous self-care plays a decisive role in maintaining the results. Habits such as practicing regular physical activity, avoiding long periods of sitting or standing, controlling weight, wearing compression stockings when indicated and having regular check-ups are part of the routine of those who want to preserve circulatory health. Taking care of circulation is not just treating an existing problem, but investing in prevention and well-being throughout life.
The combination of physical relief, aesthetic improvement and mobility recovery makes the treatment of varicose veins a transformative process. When the symptoms subside and the discomfort stops limiting the routine, self-esteem strengthens and the patient resumes activities, clothes and social situations that they previously avoided. In this sense, treating varicose veins is not just closing a cycle of pain and discomfort; It’s about making space for a lighter, more confident and healthier life.
Dr. Andréa Klepacz – CRM/SP 128.575 | EQR 51419
Vascular surgeon
Membro da Brazil Health
