Varicose Vein Treatments
More than 30 million people suffer from varicose veins.
Varicose Vein Treatments
More than 30 million people suffer from varicose veins. Symptoms of varicose veins include leg pain or aching, swelling, throbbing, itching, or heaviness. Left untreated, this can progress to a more serious condition called chronic venous insufficiency, or CVI, which can lead to skin discoloration, leg ulcers, and non-healing wounds. To see if you have CVI, schedule an in-office sonogram exam with us.
VNUS Varicose Vein Closure
To treat your varicose veins we use the VNUS Varicose Vein Closure procedure. VNUS Closure uses radiofrequency energy to collapse and seal the vein involved. It is minimally-invasive, takes about an hour to do, only requires local anesthesia, and will have you back to your regular activities in a day or two. And since it’s not cosmetic, your insurance will cover it.
Laser, VeinWave & Sclerotherapy
Spider veins are small varicose veins, usually red or blue in color, seen close to the surface of the skin of the face and legs. Unlike varicose veins, spider veins cannot be felt. Also, these veins are considered cosmetic and are not covered by insurance. Laser therapy uses heat generated by the laser to break down the small vessels. These vessels then diminish in size over time and may require additional treatments. VeinWave is used to treat facial veins by passing a small current through the vein causing it to instantly collapse. Sclerotherapy is used for larger spider veins. A solution is injected which will irritate the inner lining of the vein causing it to collapse and stick together.
VNUS Closure Procedure
Before scheduled procedure
- Avoid Alcohol
- Do Not take Valium until arriving at office.
- All Patients should walk or move about for about 15 minutes prior to the procedure and drink plenty of fluids.
Post Procedure
- Patient may experience leg ache. May take Tylenol
- Use compression stockings from ankle to thigh, 30mm of pressure.
- You may purchase the garment at any local health supply store.
- Avoid strenuous activity for three days.
- Running, Exercising, standing and/or sitting for long periods of time.
