What is the difference between laser, radiofrequency and foam sclerotherapy?

For the main veins of the leg, we treat that with the radiofrequency ablation. For the smaller veins under the skin, we have two options. Phlebectomy, which is removal of the veins using small cuts, and the foam injection, which is treating the veins with chemical material that blocks the vein from inside. Both phlebectomy and foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins are commonly used. Depending on what expectation and what outcome you're looking for, we discuss different options. For foam sclerotherapy, it's less invasive, it's quicker recovery. However, you can have an element of inflammation on these veins. These veins are still in your leg, and you can have a slightly dark skin on top of that vein. Most of the time, that recovers within a few weeks. However, if you are looking for better or superior cosmetic result, removal of these veins completely by phlebectomy can be better, and you can have a better option for you. It's more invasive because we have to do small cuts and we have to remove the veins. The recovery is slightly more traumatic because we have to remove the vein. You'll get some bruising. However, the follow-up after a few weeks, you will see a very good healing and the leg will look much better because the large bulgy veins are not in your leg anymore. So, depending on what you want to achieve, we offer both treatment and this discussion, I'll have it with you on the day of the consultation and find the best option for you.