We always emphasize that every patient is different, and in many cases surgery is not necessary. With the advancement of technology, there are now minimally invasive procedures that avoid conventional surgery. That is why an in-person and thorough evaluation of each patient is essential before giving an answer. What technique do we use to treat your varicose veins? At Dr. […]
Mayela traveled from Cusco to Lima looking for a definitive solution for her legs… and she found it. For quite some time, she had suffered from discomfort, heaviness, and the presence of dilated veins that affected her health. That was when she decided to consult a varicose vein specialist, Dr. Paulo Huachalla, a renowned cardiovascular surgeon with extensive experience in […]
Today we are with Sofía, a patient who came to us with varicose veins in both legs. After evaluating her with a venous Doppler ultrasound, we performed endovenous laser treatment for varicose veins. Case Background The patient arrived with painful legs, dilated varicose veins, and several symptoms such as heaviness, fatigue, and even pain that prevented her from sitting. The […]
We present the case of a patient who underwent varicose vein surgery on both legs twenty years ago. Over time, the varicose veins reappeared, causing edema, pigmentation, dryness, new varicose clusters, and, in addition, osteoarthritis in the knees. The Importance of Doppler Ultrasound Evaluation In the surgery performed two decades ago, Doppler ultrasound was not used as part of the […]
In this presentation, we showcase the advanced management of venous disease in a patient with great saphenous trunk venous insufficiency in the left lower limb. To reach this stage — the minimally invasive procedure, the Cardiovascular Surgeon performed a physical evaluation of the patient and a venous Doppler ultrasound to identify the affected veins. Chosen Treatment: Thermal Ablation with Endovenous […]
In today’s case, we have a patient who visited the Cardiovascular Surgeon for consultation. After a physical examination, a Doppler ultrasound was performed to allow for an advanced diagnosis and to provide a specific treatment for varicose veins. In this case, the evaluation revealed the presence of a perforating vein originating from the thigh, which causes upward reflux, leading to […]
Today we present the case of Elías, who came to see the Cardiovascular Surgeon visibly affected and with prominent varicose veins. The patient reported that the affected veins caused significant pain throughout his leg, and he was unable to wear shorts in the summer, having to cover his legs entirely. Varicose Vein Treatment Performed The treatment for varicose veins carried […]
It is common to receive many patients with severely dilated varicose veins. Many of these patients report having previously received sclerotherapy treatment at other medical centers. In these cases, sclerotherapy did not work because only the outer (superficial) part of the problem was treated, while the root cause was internal. That’s why it is very important to understand that sclerotherapy […]
We are currently performing aesthetic treatment for spider veins (also known as telangiectasias or reticular veins). For this, we rely on the most advanced technology, essential for achieving optimal results. The treatment we apply is the CLaCS technique, which combines transdermal laser therapy with cryo-sclerotherapy. This technique is far more advanced than traditional sclerotherapy, offering fewer complications, better cosmetic outcomes, […]
Many patients visit us concerned about the discomfort and aesthetic issues caused by spider veins on their legs. In these cases (when the problem is purely cosmetic and venous insufficiency has been ruled out) we offer the best treatment for superficial varicose veins: CRYO-LASER AND CRYO-SCLEROTHERAPY, also known as CLaCS. To perform this treatment, Cardiovascular Surgeon Dr. Paulo Huachalla Coronel […]