Varicosity Treatment in Prof. Öztekin Oto Heart Clinic

Prof. Öztekin Oto Heart Clinic in Istanbul, Turkey, provides a full range of non-surgical and surgical solutions for varicosity. Treatment is led by Prof. Dr. Öztekin Oto, a cardiovascular surgeon with over 35 years of experience and a former President of the European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery. The clinic holds an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate and focuses on personalized vein care for 150+ patients per year.

Diagnostic vein mapping

Precise treatment planning begins with a detailed evaluation of the venous system. Patients undergo specific tests to locate damaged valves and assess blood flow. The clinic offers the following diagnostic services:

• Color Doppler ultrasonography. This ultrasound uses sound waves to show blood moving through the vessels.
• Venography. This imaging test uses a special dye to make the veins visible on an X-ray.

Non-surgical treatment options

Modern vein care at the clinic focuses on methods that do not require large incisions or long recovery times. Most of these procedures are outpatient and allow patients to walk immediately after the session.

• Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT). This method uses a 980 nm laser via a fiber optic cable to close the vein. It requires only local anesthesia and leaves no scars.
• Glue or adhesive treatment. Prof. Dr. Öztekin Oto uses a fine catheter to deliver medical adhesive into the vein under ultrasound guidance. This procedure requires no anesthesia and no bandages.
• Foam therapy. Doctors inject a sclerosing foam into the affected vein. This is an office-based procedure that can treat several vessels in one session.
• Radio-frequency treatment. This technique uses heat from radio waves to shrink and seal the varicose veins.
• External laser for capillary varices. For small spider veins, an external laser device burns the vessels through several short sessions.

Surgical vein procedures

While non-surgical methods are preferred, traditional surgery remains the gold standard for specific cases. This includes treatment for recurrent varices or very large venous structures. Prof. Dr. Öztekin Oto performs these operations using aesthetic suturing to minimize visible marks. Unlike laser or glue methods, surgery usually requires general anesthesia and a short stay in the hospital.

Expertise of Prof. Dr. Öztekin Oto

Prof. Dr. Öztekin Oto is a pioneer in cardiovascular medicine, having performed the first heart-lung transplantation in Turkey. He has published over 100 scientific papers and delivered 2,000+ lectures globally. As a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and the European Society of Cardiology (FESC), he applies international protocols to every vein procedure. To learn more about your treatment options, you can request a consultation through Bookimed.