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After varicose vein treatment, there is a risk of recurrence, but this risk can be reduced with proper treatment and lifestyle modifications. After treatment, it is important to take measures that support the circulatory system, maintain vein elasticity, and prevent vein dilation. There are many veins in your legs. This does not indicate a recurrence of the same varicose veins but rather the formation of new ones.
After treatment, the following steps can be taken:
- Compression Stockings: Using compression stockings as recommended by your doctor can support leg circulation and reduce the risk of new varicose veins forming.
- Regular Exercise: Regular exercise strengthens leg muscles and supports circulation. Low-impact activities such as walking, cycling, or swimming are recommended.
- Healthy Diet: Adequate fiber intake and a healthy diet improve overall well-being and support vascular health.
- Weight Control: Excess weight can put extra pressure on the veins in your legs. Maintaining a healthy weight can reduce the risk of varicose veins.
- Regular Check-Ups: Regular follow-ups with your doctor after treatment are important. If symptoms reappear, early intervention can improve treatment success.
Varicose vein treatment can effectively relieve symptoms and improve appearance, but it cannot completely prevent the formation of new varicose veins. Each patient is different, so it is essential to work closely with your doctor to manage the post-treatment process.
The purpose of the Color Doppler ultrasound is to determine this. If there is an internal problem, new varicose veins may develop. That’s why we first treat the internal issue and then proceed with external cosmetic treatment. The visible veins are the problematic ones, and those are the ones we treat. In the future, other veins may also become dysfunctional. However, if they are left untreated, new ones will continue to form. Just like when one of your teeth decays — even though it’s treated, another tooth may eventually decay — the same principle applies here.
Op. Dr. İlker Zan is a cardiovascular surgeon who has been specialized for many years in vascular diseases and phlebology (varicose and venous disorders). Between 1995 and 2001, he studied at the Gaziantep University Faculty of Medicine and subsequently completed his cardiovascular surgery residency at the Dicle University Faculty of Medicine Hospital. Since 2011, by performing minimally invasive (endovenous) varicose vein treatments, he has become one of the pioneering names in this field in Türkiye.
In 2019, with the establishment of the Dr. Zan Varis Clinic in Alanya, Dr. Zan introduced modern phlebology practices to the region and, as of 2025, he continues to provide services at his new clinic in Antalya. At his clinic, he offers individualized diagnostic and treatment plans for each patient and provides solutions with endovenous laser treatment (EVLT), radiofrequency (RF) ablation, foam treatment, sclerotherapy, CLACS, and echo-guided sclerotherapy—minimally invasive methods that allow painless, scar-free treatment and rapid recovery.
Dr. Zan approaches varicose veins not merely as a cosmetic issue, but as a serious vascular health problem. With a scientific, ethical, and patient-centered approach, he aims to improve his patients’ quality of life and, as a member of the National Society of Vascular Surgery and the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS), he provides treatment in line with international standards.
