Breakthrough Study: Light Therapy Emerges as a Powerful, Non-Invasive Solution for Varicose Veins

Do you or your clients have varicose veins? If so, you may be curious about treatment options. Before exploring them, it helps to understand what varicose veins are and why they develop.

Understanding Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are often viewed as a cosmetic issue, yet they can signal underlying circulatory problems. These swollen, enlarged veins usually appear in the legs or feet, look blue or dark purple, and have a bulging, twisted, or lumpy appearance.

Real Symptoms of Varicose Veins

Beyond appearance, varicose veins can affect daily comfort. Common symptoms include:

• Muscle cramps in the legs
• Aching or heaviness in the legs
• Burning sensations
• Swollen feet and ankles
• Dry, itchy, or thinning skin

Symptoms may worsen in warm weather or after long periods of standing. Faulty valves inside the veins allow blood to pool and enlarge the vessel. Risk factors include prolonged standing, aging, obesity, and pregnancy.

Although rarely life-threatening, untreated varicose veins can lead to chronic swelling, skin changes, or ulcers.

Causes of Varicose Veins

An estimated 40 million adults in the United States have varicose veins—about 12.5% of the population. For mild cases, clinicians often suggest compression stockings, regular exercise, and leg elevation.

These measures may ease symptoms but usually do not remove the veins. Some people also try light therapy in hopes of further improvement.

Varicose Veins and Red Light Therapy

You might ask, "Can red light therapy reduce varicose veins?" Small studies suggest it may help. Treatment is painless, non-invasive, and typically requires several sessions.

How Does Red Light Therapy Work?

Low-level pulsed light penetrates the skin, gently heating the vein wall. This may cause the vessel to contract and become less visible, while surrounding tissue remains unharmed.

Red light devices can be applied to the legs, face, arms, thighs, abdomen, or ankles. Two to six sessions are common, and treatments can be performed in medical spas or dermatology clinics.

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Varicose veins overview – Mayo Clinic Varicose veins – NHS