More info Varicose Veins and Venous Disorders

• Varicose veins are enlarged/rope-like veins that are swollen and often painful. They can be purple, blue, or skin-colored. They can occur anywhere on the legs from the groin to the foot.

• Spider veins are similar to varicose veins but smaller and closer to the skin surface. They aren’t usually painful but can cause significant distress due to their appearance.

• Varicose and spider veins can be a sign of an underlying vein/valve problem (venous insufficiency/venous reflux disease).

Heavy, aching, painful, or tired legs that are worsening with standing and throughout the day, itchy legs, restless leg syndrome, bleeding veins, skin discoloration

They are caused by abnormal valves within the veins. Veins bring blood back to the heart and when these valves fail, there can be blood backing up and pooling causing varicose veins.

Obesity, pregnancy, prolonged standing, family history, prior venous disease

Approximately 50% of American suffer from some form of vein problem. Unfortunately, most people are unaware of available treatments.

This is an outpatient procedure performed in our clinic. The procedure is performed via a tiny incision at the thigh, knee, or ankle to treat the diseased veins. The abnormal vein is blocked using thermal energy or medical grade glue. Sometimes, we use other treatments such as sclerosing agents to treat the abnormal vein. Patient’s are discharged the same day with follow-up instructions.

When conservative therapies such as life-style modification and compression stockings do not relieve symptoms, patient’s are typically candidates for treatment after being screened with ultrasound.

Most insurances will typically evaluation and treatment of varicose veins and venous insufficiency. If veins are treated for cosmetic reasons alone, insurance will not cover it. Please contact us for additional details and to set up a consultation.