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| Surgery Name | Cost | Room | Hospitalization |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varicose Vein Laser / RFA Package | $4500 | Single | Patient - 3 days stay in a single room. |
✓ Inclusion
- ✔Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) or radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of the main leaking vein of one leg
- ✔Micro-phlebectomy or foam sclerotherapy of side branches in the same sitting
- ✔Vascular surgeon and anaesthetist fees
- ✔Laser fibre or RFA catheter and standard consumables
- ✔Spinal or local anaesthesia with sedation
- ✔3 days stay in a single room with nursing care and meals
- ✔Ultrasound check after treatment
- ✔One pair of medical compression stockings
- ✔Routine in-hospital medicines
- ✔Free: airport pick-up & drop, visa invitation letter, interpreter & coordinator (Satyug Healthcare)
✗ Exclusion
- ✖Treatment of the second leg
- ✖Cyanoacrylate glue (VenaSeal) or other premium devices
- ✖Doppler and blood tests done before admission (if not in package)
- ✖Extra hospital days
- ✖Treatment of venous ulcers, dressings beyond stay
- ✖Treatment of complications such as DVT
- ✖Medicines and extra stockings after discharge
- ✖Hotel stay, food and local travel
- ✖Air tickets and visa fees
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🇮🇳 VASCULAR PACKAGE — INDIA
Varicose Vein Laser / RFA Treatment in India
Endovenous laser (EVLA) or radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for painful, swollen or ulcerated varicose veins of one leg, done by experienced vascular surgeons at accredited Indian hospitals – at a fraction of Western prices.
✅ Free Medical Opinion in 48–72 h🩸 Laser & RFA – 95%+ Vein Closure💰 Starting USD 4,500✈️ Visa & Airport Support🗣️ Interpreter Available
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45–90 min
Procedure time
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3 days
Hospital stay
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95%+
Vein closure
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7–10 days
Total stay in India
📖 What are Varicose Veins?
Leg veins carry blood back up to the heart. Small one-way valves inside them stop blood from falling back down. When these valves become weak, blood pools in the leg and the veins become swollen, twisted and blue – these are varicose veins. The main culprits are usually the great saphenous vein (inner leg) or small saphenous vein (back of calf). They are common in people who stand for long hours, after pregnancy, with obesity and in families with the problem.
Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) are modern keyhole treatments. Through a needle puncture, a thin fibre or catheter is passed inside the faulty vein under ultrasound guidance. Heat seals the vein shut from inside, and blood naturally flows through healthy deep veins instead. Visible branches can be removed through tiny nicks (micro-phlebectomy) or treated with foam injections in the same sitting. No big cuts or vein stripping are needed.
🖼️ Understand It in Pictures
💡 In simple words
Leg veins have tiny one-way valves. When they fail, blood pools and veins become swollen and twisted. In laser (EVLA) or radiofrequency (RFA) treatment, a thin tube heats and seals the bad vein from inside, and blood uses healthy veins instead.
Healthy vein vs varicose vein
👀 Symptoms in Pictures
🎬 The Treatment Journey in Pictures
📅 Recovery at a Glance
Drawings: Satyug Healthcare (simplified, not to scale). Photos: Wikimedia Commons; author and licence under each photo.
🩺 Conditions Treated
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Great saphenous vein reflux
Leaking main vein on the inner thigh and leg – the most common cause of varicose veins.
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Small saphenous vein reflux
Leaking vein at the back of the calf causing calf varicosities.
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Leg swelling and heaviness
Ankle swelling and aching legs from vein disease (chronic venous insufficiency).
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Skin darkening and eczema
Brown skin, itching and hard skin around the ankle from long-standing vein pressure.
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Venous leg ulcers
Non-healing wounds near the ankle; treating the vein helps them heal and stay healed.
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Bleeding or clotted veins
Varicose veins that bleed or get painful clots (superficial thrombophlebitis).
⚠️ Symptoms That May Need Treatment
- ➤Swollen, twisted blue veins
- ➤Heavy, aching or tired legs
- ➤Ankle swelling by evening
- ➤Night cramps in the calf
- ➤Itching around the veins
- ➤Brown or dark skin near the ankle
- ➤Open wound (ulcer) near the ankle
- ➤Bleeding from a vein
💡 Not all leg veins need laser treatment. Small spider veins are cosmetic and can be treated with injections. Mild varicose veins without symptoms may be managed with compression stockings, leg elevation, walking and weight loss. Ablation is advised when an ultrasound shows a leaking main vein and you have symptoms, skin changes or ulcers.
🔬 Tests Before Treatment
| Test | Why it is done |
|---|---|
| Venous Doppler ultrasound (duplex) | The key test: shows which veins leak, their size and rules out deep vein blockage. |
| Clinical examination (CEAP grading) | Grades vein disease from spider veins to ulcers to plan treatment. |
| Blood tests and clotting profile | Checks blood count, sugar and bleeding risk. |
| ABI (ankle-brachial index) | Checks arterial blood flow before compression is used. |
| ECG | Fitness check before anaesthesia in older patients. |
🏥 The Procedure — Step by Step
1
Consultation
The vascular surgeon examines your leg and reviews the Doppler scan.
2
Vein mapping
The leaking vein is marked on the skin with ultrasound.
3
Anaesthesia
Spinal or local anaesthesia with sedation; you stay comfortable.
4
Needle access
A needle puncture near the knee or ankle lets the fibre or catheter enter the vein.
5
Tumescent fluid
Numbing fluid is injected around the vein to protect nearby tissue.
6
Ablation
Laser or radiofrequency energy seals the vein as the fibre is slowly pulled back.
7
Branch treatment
Visible side veins are removed by tiny nicks or treated with foam.
8
Compression
A firm bandage or stocking is put on the leg.
9
Walking
You walk within a few hours to keep blood flowing well.
10
Discharge
Ultrasound check and discharge after a 3-day stay.
⚖️ Types & Techniques
| Technique | What is done | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) | Laser fibre heats and closes the vein | Most saphenous veins, including large ones |
| Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) | RF catheter heats the vein in segments | Straight saphenous veins; slightly less bruising |
| Foam sclerotherapy | Medicine foam injected to close veins | Side branches, recurrent veins, small veins |
| Cyanoacrylate glue (VenaSeal) | Medical glue seals the vein, no heat | Patients who want no tumescent fluid (costs more) |
| Open ligation and stripping | Vein tied and pulled out through cuts | Rarely used now; very twisted veins |
📊 NICE guideline CG168 (2013) recommends endothermal ablation (RFA or laser) as first-line treatment for symptomatic varicose veins, and trials report vein closure rates of about 90–98% at one to five years.
📅 Your Day-by-Day Plan in India
| Day | What happens |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival in India, airport pick-up, hotel check-in |
| Day 2 | Consultation with vascular surgeon and venous Doppler |
| Day 3 | Admission and laser / RFA treatment of one leg |
| Day 4 | Walking, compression, pain control |
| Day 5 | Check-up ultrasound and discharge after 3 days in hospital |
| Day 6–9 | Rest in hotel with daily walks |
| Day 9–10 | Follow-up Doppler to confirm closure – Fly home ✈️ |
🌱 Recovery After Treatment
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Day 1
Walk for 10–15 minutes every few hours from the day of treatment.
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Week 1
Wear compression stocking day and night as advised.
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Day 2–5
Most people can return to desk work.
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Week 1–3
Bruising and a tight 'pulling' feeling along the vein are normal and fade.
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Week 2
Gym, running and long-haul travel can be resumed (with stocking on flights).
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Month 1–3
Swelling and aching improve; side veins fade.
🏆 Success Rate
| Outcome | Result |
|---|---|
| Vein closure at 1 year | About 95–98% |
| Vein closure at 5 years | About 90–95% |
| Patient satisfaction / symptom relief | About 90% |
| New varicose veins at 5 years | About 15–25% (new veins can develop over time) |
| Venous ulcer healing when treated with compression | About 85% at 1 year |
Results depend on the size of the vein, the number of leaking veins, body weight, standing for long hours and the use of compression stockings after treatment.
🩹 Risks & Possible Complications
Like any medical procedure, this treatment carries some risks. Your specialist will explain them in detail before treatment:
- •Bruising and tenderness along the treated vein – common, settles in 2–3 weeks
- •Skin numbness or tingling (nerve irritation) – about 1–5%, usually temporary
- •Brown skin staining over veins – about 5%, usually fades
- •Superficial vein inflammation (phlebitis) – about 5%
- •Skin burn – rare with tumescent fluid
- •Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) – less than 1%
- •Recurrence of varicose veins over years
💰 Cost of Varicose Vein Laser / RFA in India
The cost of varicose vein laser or RFA treatment for one leg in India starts from about USD 4,500. This includes ablation of the main leaking vein, treatment of side branches, anaesthesia, compression stocking and a 3-day stay in a single room. Both legs, glue treatment and extra tests add to the cost.
| Option / Hospital tier | Approx. cost (USD) | Hospital stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laser / RFA – one leg – this package (single room) | 4,500 | 3 days | Main vein + side branches |
| Laser / RFA – both legs | 6,500 – 8,000 | 3 days | Same sitting |
| Cyanoacrylate glue (VenaSeal) – one leg | 5,500 – 7,000 | 1–3 days | Glue kit is costly |
| Foam sclerotherapy only | 800 – 1,500 | Day care | Small or recurrent veins |
⚠️ Final cost depends on the number of veins treated, one or both legs, the technique, the hospital and any extra tests. Quotes are confirmed after the specialist examines the patient in India.
📋 What the Package Includes
✅ Included
- ✔Laser or RFA of one leg
- ✔Side-branch treatment (phlebectomy/foam)
- ✔Anaesthesia
- ✔3 days in a single room
- ✔Doppler check after treatment
- ✔Compression stocking
- ✔Routine medicines & consumables
❌ Not Included
- ✖Second leg treatment
- ✖Glue (VenaSeal) kit
- ✖Pre-admission tests done outside
- ✖Extra hospital days
- ✖Treatment of complications or ulcers
- ✖Medicines after discharge
- ✖Hotel, food & air tickets
✈️ Your Medical Travel Process with Satyug Healthcare
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Send reports | Venous Doppler ultrasound of the leg(s), clear photos of the legs standing, details of any ulcer, past DVT or previous vein surgery, and current medicines (especially blood thinners). |
| 2. Free opinion & quotes | Within 48-72 hours you receive opinions and cost estimates from 3-5 leading hospitals to compare. |
| 3. Choose hospital & doctor | We help you compare doctors, success rates, room options and total budget. |
| 4. Medical visa | The hospital issues a Visa Invitation Letter (VIL) to the Indian Embassy. The patient and up to 2 attendants apply for an e-Medical / Medical Attendant visa. |
| 5. Travel planning | Flight guidance, wheelchair assistance, airport pick-up, hotel or guest house near the hospital. |
| 6. Treatment in India | Your coordinator and interpreter stay with you for admission, treatment, discharge and billing. |
| 7. Return & follow-up | Fit-to-fly letter, medicines, and online follow-up with your doctor after you return home. |
🎒 Travel Checklist
- 📌Valid passport (6+ months) for the patient and attendants, plus 10 passport-size photos each
- 📌Medical visa / e-visa and the hospital’s Visa Invitation Letter
- 📌Venous Doppler reports, leg photos, any previous surgery records and prescriptions
- 📌Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory for travellers from African countries)
- 📌Polio vaccination certificate where applicable
- 📌Declare cash above USD 5,000 at the airport; hospitals accept wire transfer and cards
- 📌Foreigners staying longer than permitted must register with the FRRO — our team assists
⭐ Why Choose Satyug Healthcare?
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Top Accredited Hospitals
Experienced vascular centres include Medanta – The Medicity (Gurugram), Max Super Speciality Hospital Saket (Delhi), Fortis Memorial Research Institute (Gurugram), Sir Ganga Ram Hospital (Delhi), Artemis Hospital, BLK-Max (Delhi), Apollo Hospitals and Manipal Hospitals.
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Senior Specialists
Treatment is done by vascular and endovascular surgeons who perform laser and RFA vein ablation every week under ultrasound guidance.
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Transparent Pricing
Multiple written quotes to compare — no hidden charges, no extra fee for our service.
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End-to-End Support
Visa, airport pick-up, accommodation, interpreter and 24/7 coordinator.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What is the cost of varicose vein laser treatment in India?
Laser or RFA for one leg starts from about USD 4,500 with a 3-day stay. Both legs cost about USD 6,500–8,000.
➤ How long will I stay in India?
About 7–10 days, including tests, 3 days in hospital and a follow-up Doppler before flying.
➤ Is laser better than RFA?
Both work equally well, with about 95% vein closure. RFA may cause slightly less bruising; laser suits very large veins. Your surgeon chooses the best one for your veins.
➤ Is the treatment painful?
It is done under anaesthesia, so it is not painful. Afterwards you may feel tightness and bruising for 1–3 weeks, controlled with simple painkillers.
➤ Are there stitches or scars?
No big cuts. Only a needle puncture and, if side veins are removed, a few 2–3 mm nicks that heal with tiny marks.
➤ Will the veins come back?
The treated vein rarely reopens (about 5% at 5 years), but new varicose veins can appear over the years in about 15–25% of people. Compression and staying active help.
➤ When can I walk and work?
You walk on the same day. Desk work is possible in 2–5 days; heavy exercise after about 2 weeks.
➤ Is it safe to fly after treatment?
Yes, usually after about a week, with compression stockings, walking in the plane and good hydration. Your doctor may give a blood thinner for the flight.
➤ Can it heal my leg ulcer?
Treating the leaking vein together with compression helps most ulcers heal and greatly reduces the chance of them returning.
➤ What are the risks?
Bruising and temporary numbness are most common. Deep vein clots are rare (less than 1%).
➤ Can both legs be treated together?
Yes, often in the same sitting. The cost is higher and recovery is similar.
➤ Which reports should I send?
A venous Doppler scan of the leg, photos of the legs and details of past clots or surgery.
➤ Can a relative come with me?
Yes. We provide visa invitation letters for the patient and an attendant.
➤ Will there be a language problem?
No. Our interpreters speak Arabic, French and Portuguese (plus English).
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Medical disclaimer: This page is for general information and does not replace a consultation with a qualified specialist. Treatment plans and costs are confirmed only after the patient is examined. Sources: NICE Guideline CG168: Varicose veins – diagnosis and management (2013); European Society for Vascular Surgery Guidelines on Chronic Venous Disease (2022); NCBI StatPearls: Varicose Veins, Endovenous Ablation; Mayo Clinic: Varicose veins; NHS: Varicose veins. Infographics: Satyug Healthcare.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have varicose veins and experience any of the following symptoms, it's time to give your doctor a call:
- Severe and continuous pain and swelling in the legs.
- Heaviness and/or dull, achy feeling in the legs at the end of the day, or after physical activity
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