If varicose veins are left untreated, they gradually worsen
and detract from the appearance of the body.
If you cannot wear the clothes you want to wear or go to the beach
because you cannot wear a swimming suit because of varicose veins,
you will feel depressed, won’t you?
If the disease progresses further,
you may suffer from symptoms such as pain and itching.
We are a highly skilled clinic specializing in varicose vein treatment.
Here are five points that differentiate us from other clinics.
Expert in the treatment of varicose veins of the lower extremities
The director of the clinic is a cardiovascular surgeon and is well versed in all treatment procedures including endovascular ablation (laser & radiofrequency), endovascular embolization (glue therapy), stripping surgery, high-level ligation, varicose vein resection, and sclerotherapy.
He is Board Certified Trainer of the Japanese Committee for Endovenous Laser Treatment, and has the highest number of laser treatment for varicose veins in Japan for two consecutive years in 2020,2021, 2022 and 2023.
In addition, for more accurate diagnosis, the GE LOGIQ e Premium (GE Healthcare) and SONIMAGE MX1 (Konica Minolta, Inc.), which boast the world’s highest level of functionality and image quality, are used in our clinics.
Day surgery
All surgeries performed at our clinic are day surgeries that do not require hospitalization.
The estimated time from the arrival at the hospital to the time you leave, including consultation and surgery, is 90 to 150 minutes for one leg only, and 150 to 210 minutes for both legs.
You can walk immediately after the surgery, so it is possible to go sightseeing in Tokyo on the day of treatment.
Less pain
AThe endovascular ablation using a laser catheter that we perform leaves no scar on the surface of the body and causes much less postoperative pain compared to conventional stripping surgery.
Are you worried that the painkiller injection itself might be painful?
At our clinic, local anesthesia is administered while the patient is asleep with a sedative, so you will not feel any pain at all.
Surgery is done while sleeping
We use intravenous sedation to achieve the patient’s ideal: all treatment is completed while the patient is sleeping comfortably.
Beautiful postoperative appearance
Varicose veins have various shapes, such as twisted, bulging, and spiderweb-like veins.
We are particular about the appearance after surgery and focus on treatment methods and results that make scars as inconspicuous as possible.
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What is varicose veins?
Varicose veins are most commonly found in the legs and are enlarged due to increased pressure in the veins of the lower body caused by standing and walking.
Stasis of blood flow may lead to the formation of dermatitis and skin ulcers.
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Causes
Venous valves are present in veins and prevent backflow of blood. When the venous valves dysfunction occurs, the backflow and stagnation of blood forms varicose veins. There are seven main causes of venous valve dysfunction.
1. Standing work / desk work
2. Pregnancy
3. Heredity
4. Aging
5. Obesity
6. Constipation
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What happens if left untreated?
If the venous valves do not work properly, blood can pool in the veins and damage them.
Waste products and water in the body also accumulate, causing edema in the legs and leading to heaviness. And as the blood circulation continues to fail, the veins gradually become tortuous and enlarged.
Stasis of blood flow can cause dermatitis and itching, and worse, skin ulcers and bleeding.
Although not immediately life-threatening, it is a disfiguring and deteriorating quality of life condition, so early consultation is recommended for those with even mild symptoms.
Case
Representative examples of Varicose Veins are shown below.
- Varicose veins
- Vascular spider
- Dermatitis
- Skin ulcer
We have experience in treating various types of Varicose Veins.
Flow from consultation to treatment
Reservation for consultation
Please contact us from the ” Reservation ” on this website.
Rough diagnosis /
surgery appointment
Please send us a medical information form with a diagnosis of Varicose Veins from a local hospital and a photo of your leg condition to our clinic by the method specified by us, and we will send you a rough diagnosis within a week. If varicose veins are indicated for surgery, you will be asked to schedule an appointment for surgery. If you are planning to undergo surgery at our hospital during your trip, you will need to undergo blood tests and an EKG test at a local hospital prior to your visit.
Travel Information / Preoperative Interview and Preparation
Please arrive at the hospital on time for your appointment. After completing the reception, you will enter the surgery preparation room. We will measure your temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and weight in order to check your physical condition and determine the dosage of intravenous anesthesia. When you are ready, you will be transferred to the operating room.
Confirmation of surgical site
After entering the operating room, the site will be checked.
Intravenous anesthesia
After positioning yourself on the operating bed, your blood pressure, EKG, and oxygen saturation will be checked. An intravenous antibiotic infusion and oxygen inhalation will be started, followed by intravenous anesthesia. After you are asleep, the surgery will begin.
Surgical procedures
● Laser catheter insertion
Ultrasound is used to identify the varicose vein to be treated. Local anesthesia is applied to the skin surface where the catheter is inserted. The laser catheter is inserted into the saphenofemoral vein junction (SFJ).
● Local anesthesia
After confirming that the catheter is inserted to the correct position, local anesthesia is given on the skin surface and around the great saphenous vein.
● Endovenous thermal ablation
Heat is directed through a catheter to occlude the targeted blood vessel.
Postoperative procedures
After the surgery, the wound is disinfected and an adhesive bandage is applied. To prevent contamination from anesthetic solution and blood leaking from the injected needle hole, gauze will be applied and elastic bandages will be wrapped around the entire leg, and a supporter or elastic stockings will be worn over the bandages. After moving to the recovery room and resting for 15 to 30 minutes, we check that you are fully awake from the anesthesia, that your vitals are normal, and that there is no blood seeping through the bandages, and then change your clothes to complete the entire process.
Precautions for surgery
- Please avoid eating for at least 6 hours prior to the surgery.
- Please note that if you are sick or have any symptoms on the day of surgery, we may not be able to perform the surgery
- Please make sure to remove your makeup in order to monitor your perioperative condition.
- Please remove all jewelry and change into the surgical gown.
Inquiry information
If you have any questions or concerns about surgery,
feel free to contact us through the website below.
Greetings from the Director
Thank you for visiting our website.
As a cardiovascular surgeon, I have been involved in the treatment of heart and vascular diseases for 26 years. In particular, I specialize in the treatment of Varicose Veins.
Varicose veins are not a life-threatening disease and are often neglected and not properly understood, even among physicians. On the other hand, its prevalence is very high, and many patients suffer from the symptoms.
We have opened a clinic specializing in varicose vein treatment based on our extensive experience in treatment so that we can be a stronghold for patients suffering from the symptoms.
We pledge to continue to sincerely address the concerns of our patients, and it is our pleasure to see the smiling faces of those who have been relieved of the painful symptoms that have plagued them for many years. Please feel free to contact us if you have any problems.
Doctor’s profile
Director: Akira Saito, M.D.
Academic background:
- 1997
- Graduated from Nihon University School of Medicine (M.D.)
- 2003
- Completed doctoral course at Nihon University Graduate School (Ph.D)
Work experience
- 1997
- Nihon university school of medicine, the second department of surgery
- 2004
- National disaster medical center, department of cardiovascular surgery
- 2005
- Mitsuwadai general hospital, department of cardiovascular surgery
- 2016
- Tokyo Midtown Clinic
- 2017
- The Varicose vein Clinic Tokyo
Affiliated academic society
Japan Surgical Society
Japanese Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
Japanese College of Angiology
Japanese Society for Vascular Surgery
Japanese Society of Phlebology
Board certification
Board Certified Surgeon
Board Certified Specialist of Japanese College of Angiology
Endovascular Treatment Specialist certified by the Japanese Society for Vascular Surgery
Designated physician of Physically Disabled Persons Welfare Act
Practitioner and supervisor of endovascular ablation for varicose veins of the lower extremities in accordance with the standards of the Committee for the Management of Endovascular Treatment of Varicose Veins Practice.