Varicose vein surgery treats visible, symptomatic varicose veins by removing or closing diseased veins that no longer circulate blood effectively. At Atrium Vascular Associates, board-certified vascular surgeon Dr. Sydney Wong evaluates your circulation and explains whether varicose vein surgery in Richmond Hill, ON is appropriate for you.
Remove Bulging Varicose Veins and Improve Circulation
Varicose vein surgery is performed to treat larger or more advanced varicose veins that cause persistent symptoms. Through carefully placed small incisions, damaged veins are removed or tied off to eliminate faulty blood flow. The procedure is typically performed under local or regional anesthesia in an outpatient setting, allowing you to return home the same day. By removing diseased veins, surgery relieves discomfort and restores a smoother, healthier appearance to your legs.
Why Do You Need Varicose Vein Surgery?
Varicose vein surgery treats enlarged, bulging veins that develop when leg veins become weakened and fail to return blood efficiently to the heart. These veins may cause aching, leg heaviness, swelling, tenderness, throbbing, and skin irritation. Symptoms can persist or worsen despite conservative measures such as compression therapy. By surgically removing or closing damaged veins, varicose vein surgery addresses both the underlying circulation problem and visible vein changes.
You may need varicose vein surgery if:
- You have large, bulging varicose veins that are painful or tender
- You experience leg heaviness, aching, or fatigue that worsens with standing
- You notice swelling, throbbing, or inflammation along affected veins
- Your varicose veins have not improved with minimally invasive treatment or compression therapy
- You want to improve both symptoms and the appearance of your legs
Why Choose Dr. Sydney Wong?
Dr. Sydney Wong is a board-certified vascular and endovascular surgeon with advanced expertise in surgical and minimally invasive vein care. At Atrium Vascular Associates, he carefully evaluates your venous anatomy and symptoms to determine whether varicose vein surgery is the most appropriate treatment. Dr. Wong performs every procedure himself and maintains clear, consistent communication to ensure you feel informed and supported before, during, and after treatment.
What to Expect During
Varicose Vein Surgery?
During varicose vein surgery, Dr. Wong carefully maps the affected veins to guide precise treatment. After administering anesthesia, he makes small incisions to remove or close diseased veins while preserving healthy circulation. The incisions are placed strategically to promote optimal healing and minimal scarring. You can typically walk shortly after the procedure and return home the same day with detailed recovery instructions.
Benefits of Varicose Vein Surgery
Varicose vein surgery offers an effective solution for treating larger or more advanced vein disease while prioritizing safety and symptom relief. Key advantages include:
- Removal of large, symptomatic varicose veins
- Relief from aching, heaviness, swelling, and tenderness
- Improved circulation by eliminating faulty veins
- Outpatient procedure with carefully placed small incisions
- Long-term improvement in comfort and leg appearance
Varicose Vein Surgery FAQs
Will Removing Veins Affect My Circulation?
No. The veins treated during varicose vein surgery are already damaged and no longer functioning properly. Once removed or closed, blood naturally reroutes through healthier veins. Dr. Wong evaluates your entire venous system before surgery to ensure treatment improves overall circulation safely and effectively.
What Is Recovery Like After the Procedure?
Most patients walk the same day as surgery and gradually resume normal daily activities. Compression stockings may be recommended to support healing and circulation. Mild bruising, swelling, or tenderness can occur and typically improves over several weeks. Dr. Wong and the Atrium Vascular Associates team remain available to answer questions and provide follow-up care throughout your recovery.
Will the Varicose Veins Come Back?
The specific veins treated during varicose vein surgery do not return. However, venous disease is a chronic condition, and new varicose veins may develop in other areas over time. Routine monitoring, lifestyle guidance, and follow-up visits help maintain long-term vein health.
Schedule Your Consultation
Atrium Vascular Associates is a specialized vascular surgery and vein care clinic in Richmond Hill, where we proudly serve patients throughout the Greater Toronto Area. If you are seeking varicose vein removal in Richmond Hill, ON, schedule a consultation with Dr. Sydney Wong to receive individualized guidance and a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
