As a curious child, you might remember staring at an older relative's thick stockings at the blue, gnarled veins lying under the skin like bumpy snakes. Known as varicose veins, these blood ...

“These veins can be quite noticeable, often looking blue or dark purple just under the skin. While they can be a cosmetic issue for many, varicose veins can also cause discomfort, swelling and pain ...

Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins that are visibly raised and often appear dark purple or blue, usually on the legs and feet. They develop when the valves in the veins malfunction ...

Varicose veins are marked preoperatively and small incisions are made along the course of the vein. A small hook is placed under the skin and the varicose vein is pulled from the subcutaneous tissues.