Dr Johan Blignaut | Before and After Pictures

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The selected case studies and pictures presented on this page are those of actual patients treated at Vein Centres of South Africa in Durban and Johannesburg. It is important to understand that every patient is unique and treatment individualized and as such individual results may vary

Patient experience

Venous Eczema

Venous Eczema - Before

History

1 year history of severe venous eczema. Failed topical treatment with steroid ointments. Bleeds every other day. Currently using a dry bandage.

Venous Eczema - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Venous duplex reveals two large, distinct incompetent perforator veins. Treated with single session of ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy

Venous Eczema - Before

History

10 year history of varicose veins and venous eczema. This patient presented with a chronic skin itch and scaling involving the ankle and foot.

Venous Eczema - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Large refluxing greater saphenous vein found on duplex ultrasound. Radio frequency ablation and foam sclerotherapy performed.

Venous Eczema - Before

History

Chronic venous eczema. Previously treated with dressings. Chronic recurrance.

Venous Eczema - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Duplex confirms reflux. Treated with radio frequency ablation and ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy

Spider Veins - Before

History

50 year old female. Small spider veins. Cosmetic problem

Spider Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Normal duplex scan of the superficial and deep veins. Sclerotherapy performed

Spider Veins - Before

History

53 year old female. Unsightly veins and restless legs. Both legs affected.

Spider Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Normal superficial vein scan. Treated with increased concentration of liquid sclerotherapy.

Spider Veins - Before

History

55 year old female. Spider veins, lateral thigh.

Spider Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Normal superficial vein scan. Treated with sclerotherapy.

Spider Veins - Before

History

65 year old female. Long hisotry of spider veins. Previously seen at laser centre, but not treated.

Spider Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Low concentration liquid sclerotherapy followed by mild compression for several days.

Spider Veins - Before

History

65 year old female. Long hisotry of spider veins. Previously seen at laser centre, but not treated.

Spider Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Low concentration liquid sclerotherapy followed by mild compression for several days.

Spider Veins - Before

History

65 year old female patient with Recurrent varicose and spider veins after stripping surgery.

Spider Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy followed by liquid sclerotherapy

Spider Veins - Before

History

70 year old female with extensive spider veins involving mostly the thighs.

Spider Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Multiple sessions of liquid sclerotherapy. Mild skin staining did resolve.

Spider Veins - Before

History

77 year old female with reticular and spider veins on both legs

Spider Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Multiple sessions of liquid and foam slcerotherapy, very minor staining noted.

Spider Veins - Before

History

77 year old female with reticular and spider veins on both legs

Spider Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Multiple sessions of liquid and foam slcerotherapy, to both legs and thighs.

Spider Veins - Before

History

67 year old female with popliteal fossa and posterior thigh spider and reticular veins.

Spider Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Three sessions of liquid sclerotherapy. Moderate skin staining noted but resolved.

Spider Veins - Before

History

43 year old female with Spider vein patches from feeding reticular veins.

Spider Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Two sessions of liquid sclerotherapy and compression. No staining noted.

Spider Veins - Before

History

30 year old female with limited spider and reticualr veins.

Spider Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Three sessions of liquid sclerotherapy and compression.

Spider Veins - Before

History

76 year old female with large reticular patch of veins at knee

Spider veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Result at one month after single foam sclerotherapy session. Patient had further treatment

Varicose Veins - Before

History

76 year old female with recurrent varicose veins. Over 50 years, had 6 previous vein surgeries including stripping and phlebectomies. Scarring evident.

Varicose Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Duplex ultrasound revealed partially stripped saphenous vein on the right. Treated by radio frequency ablation and foam slcerotherapy

Varicose Veins - Before

History

64 year old female with longstanding varicose veins. Presented with leg pain and buldging veins. Known diabetic.

Varicose Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Duplex confirmed greater saphenous and accessory vein reflux. Treated by Endovenous Radio frequency ablation and foam sclerotherapy. Mild staining

Varicose Veins - Before

History

Severe varicose veins, previous venous ulcer at the ankle, stands for long peroids. Manages veins with compression stocking.

Varicose Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Duplex ultrasound found massive 2.7cm varicose veins. Treated by endovenous radio frequency ablation and foam sclerotherapy.

Varicose Veins - Before

History

76 year old female with recurrent varicose veins. Over 50 years, had 6 previous vein surgeries including stripping and phlebectomies. Scarring evident.

Varicose Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Duplex ultrasound revealed recurrant non-truncal varicose veins. Treated by foam sclerotherapy. No staining.

Varicose Veins - Before

History

56 year old pharmacist, 10 year history of varicose veins. Strong family history of varicose veins and venous ulcers

Varicose Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Duplex ultrasound identified large varicose veins of 12-18m both legs. Treated by radio frequency ablation and foam sclerotherapy

Varicose Veins - Before

History

56 year old pharmacist, 10 year history of varicose veins. Strong family history of varicose veins and venous ulcers

Varicose Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Duplex ultrasound identified large varicose veins of 12-18m both legs. Treated by radio frequency ablation and foam sclerotherapy

Varicose veins - Before

History

38 year old Physiotherapist and runner. Veins interferes with wearing shoes. Large varicose veins involving both legs and right foot.

Varicose Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Duplex ultrasound shows truncal vein and perforator vein reflux. Treated by radio frequency ablation and foam sclerotherapy. Patient running Comrades again!

Varicose veins - Before

History

62 year old female patient with Bleeding varicose veins. Past failed sclerotherapy due to undiagnosed venous reflux

Varicose Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Duplex ultrasound confirms venous reflux in saphenous veins. Treated by radio frequency ablation followed by foam sclerotherapy. No further bleeding.

Varicose veins - Before

History

Young male patient with varicose veins and leg swelling. This patient had been moderatly active and had symptoms on prolonged standing and sitting.

Varicose Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Duplex ultrasound confirms venous reflux in large saphenous vein. Treated by radio frequency ablation and foam sclerotherapy. Leg swelling resolved.

Varicose veins - Before

History

Female patient with varicose veins and leg pain with restlessness at night. Patient developed a heavy leg on prolonged standing.

Varicose Veins - After

Treatment *Individual results may vary

Duplex ultrasound confirms venous reflux in large saphenous vein. Treated by radio frequency ablation and foam sclerotherapy. Symptoms resolved.

Varicose veins - Before

History

Young male patient with varicose veins and leg swelling involving the right leg. Symptoms have been present for some time prior to seeking medical attention.