Seeking smooth, clear legs before returning to the USA
Ms. Hanna Rowan, living in the United States, visited Dr. Vein Clinic during her trip back to Vietnam to address long-standing cosmetic and health concerns with her lower limbs. For years, she had noticed extensive networks of blue and purple spider veins spreading across both legs. While they had not yet progressed to severe swelling or pain, the unsightly discoloration made her self-conscious when wearing shorts or dresses. Wanting a reliable, permanent solution before flying back to the US, she sought expert vascular evaluation.
Clinical Assessment: Stage C1 Chronic Venous Insufficiency
During her consultation and comprehensive duplex ultrasound examination, the specialist mapped out the superficial vascular network on both legs. The diagnostic assessment confirmed Chronic Venous Insufficiency – Clinical Stage C1. The visible blue and purple spider veins (telangiectasias and reticular veins) were the result of minor blood pooling in small, weakened vessels near the skin surface, caused by underlying venous reflux in feeder branches.
Targeted Treatment Plan: Combined UGFS and Aesthetic Sclerotherapy
To ensure complete closure of the diseased vessels on both legs within her travel schedule, the specialists designed a non-surgical, dual-action treatment protocol:
Ultrasound-Guided Foam Sclerotherapy (UGFS) on Both Legs: Using real-time ultrasound imaging, sclerosant foam was precisely injected into the deeper feeding reticular veins. The foam displaced blood within the target vessels, sealing the refluxing branches at their source.
Sclerotherapy: Liquid sclerosant was gently introduced into the superficial blue and purple spider veins across both legs using specialized vein-visualization lighting. This caused the tiny vessel walls to collapse and fade naturally over time.
Key Benefits: The procedure was minimally invasive, virtually painless, and required no surgical incisions, making it ideal for international travelers who need to resume normal activity immediately.
Results: Refreshed, Even-Toned Legs Restored
Following her treatment sessions at Dr. Vein, Hanna Rowan was thrilled with the visible transformation. The sprawling blue and purple spider veins on both legs faded significantly, leaving her skin noticeably clearer and smoother. Free from the aesthetic burden and confident in her vascular health, she was ready for her flight back to the US. Before her departure, the doctor advised her to wear gradient compression stockings during long-haul flights and practice simple leg-flexing exercises to support healthy venous circulation.
