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Dr Ahmed Shalan
Revela Clinic
Are varicose veins dangerous or just a cosmetic issue?
Many assume varicose veins are cosmetic. In this video, Mr. Ahmed Shalan, a Consultant Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon, explains they can progress and cause swelling and discomfort if untreated.
Transcript
Even your varicose vein is causing quite significant cosmetic issue for you and most of the patients.
Varicose vein is a true clinical condition.
If you leave cosmetic varicose vein for a long time, they will develop other symptoms such as swelling, heaviness, tiredness of the leg.
When you address varicose vein early, especially before it develops any complication, you can regain very good outcome from a cosmetic point of view as well as from a clinical and medical point of view as well.