Varicose Vein Therapy

Painful varicose veins can now be treated with outpatient convenience.

Treatments for vein problems have advanced dramatically over the past 5 years. Our physicians use only state-of-the-art, proven therapies in treating veins. These include laser closure of large veins, injection therapy and minimally invasive surgical treatments. These can be performed in the office under local anesthesia with little or no discomfort.

Our physicians use a state-of-the-art laser to close down problem veins right in the office. The treatment area is made numb with local anesthesia and then safe, effective laser energy is delivered into the vein wall causing it to collapse and seal shut. Once the abnormal vein is sealed, normal veins take over and redirect the blood flow. Best of all, this procedure requires few or no stitches and offers minimal or no scarring. Patients can walk out of the office after treatment and resume normal activities in just a few days.

Preoperative Investigation

A history and physical is used initially to assess the problem and possible etiologies. This is then usually supplemented by a state-of-the-art venous ultrasound examination that provides a detailed "road map" of the superficial and deep veins in the lower extremity to aid in planning the best course of treatment.

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Spider Vein Therapy

State-of-the art laser therapy with outpatient service, and little down time.

Millions of women and men are bothered by spider veins – those small yet unsightly clusters or sunbursts of red, blue or purple veins that most commonly appear on the thighs, calves and ankles. In fact, it’s estimated that at least half of the adult female population is plagued with this common cosmetic problem. Although generally not a health risk alone, patients can be symptomatic with itching, burning, or achiness. Many factors including pregnancy, hereditary factors, trauma and hormonal changes contribute to the formation of varicose and spider veins.

There are two treatments for spider veins, laser ablation and sclerotherapy. Most patients benefit from a combination of both treatments thereby ensuring the best results.

Laser ablation of spider veins is accomplished using the 1064 wavelength YAG laser (CLEARSCAN vascular laser). This laser is superior to others because it allows the precise treatment of visible vessels, broken capillaries, spider veins, vascular lesions and discolorations of the skin. It does so by allowing the treatment to be tailored to match your skin condition and desired result with little to no discomfort.

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