Vein Treatments

Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation (EVRF)

Radiofrequency Ablation is used to heat and irritate the inside of the saphenous vein, which causes it to scar and eventually clot off. The saphenous vein is the main superficial vein associated with varicose veins. The blood flow is then redirected to other healthy veins after this vein has been closed off. This will improve the look of varicose veins and can ease pain or uncomfortable symptoms that result from varicose veins.

Ambulatory Phlebectomy

An Ambulatory Phlebectomy is a varicose vein removal procedure that usually takes about 30-60 minutes and requires little to no downtime. First, a local anesthetic numbs the area and your bulging varicose vein is extracted with a “micro-hook” through a very small incision. The incision almost always disappears completely after healing. Immediately after this procedure, you will need to wear a compression bandage and stocking.

Varithena

Varithena is a drug and device combination that creates a microfoam. This microfoam is used for ultrasound-guided injection. The microfoam will cause the diseased vein to collapse, and then the foam is deactivated. When the malfunctioning or diseased vein collapses, blood flow shifts to healthier veins nearby. Those who suffer from superficial venous reflux disease or varicose veins may require Varithena to alleviate their symptoms.

Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy (Chemical Ablation)

If you have varicose veins just below the skin’s surface, this simple procedure might be right for you. An FDA-approved medication is injected into the diseased veins using an ultrasound to guide the placement of the medicine directly into the vein. The medication causes the veins to collapse and die. This requires no anesthesia or sedation and you can return back to work immediately.

Cosmetic Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy is a medical procedure used to eliminate varicose veins and spider veins. The procedure involves injecting a solution directly into the vein. Once injected into the vein, the solution causes the blood vessels to swell and stick together. The blood clots, the vein becomes scar tissue and collapses. Over time, the scar tissue fades away.

The typical treatment lasts approximately 20 minutes depending on the size of the targeted area. After your Sclerotherapy Treatment, the varicose or spider veins should fade away within a few weeks. To completely eliminate the targeted veins, patients may need additional treatments spread out over several weeks.

After the procedure, you will be asked to wear compression stockings for 1 week or longer. The stockings can help reduce bruising and help keep the treated veins closed, which will contribute to the success of the procedure. Walking or mild exercise is helpful to increase blood flow but you should avoid intense activities for the first 24 hours. In most cases, you will be able to resume your normal activities immediately after the procedure.

Spider Veins

Spider veins are usually treated with a tiny needle that injects a solution into veins, causing them to collapse so that they are no longer visible. generally, normal activities can be resumed immediately after sclerotherapy. Medically prescribed compression stockings may need to be worn for several days to assist in the resolution of the veins.

Conservative Therapy

Most insurance companies are now requiring a trial of Conservative Therapy before considering covering the treatment of Varicose Veins. Compression stockings may help lessen the symptoms caused by varicose veins but they do not treat the underlying problem and must be worn indefinitely. Other therapies may include elevation of legs, exercising thirty minutes a day, and anti-inflammatory medications. Learn more.

Compression Stockings

One alternative form of therapy is to use compression stockings. They’re also known as support hoses. The primary function of compression stockings is to improve circulatory problems in the legs, as well as reduce the swelling in your legs. A properly fitted support hose will squeeze your legs and put pressure on them, which will then move blood out of the veins in your legs and into more centralized areas. Typically, a support hose can help alleviate symptoms and reduce swelling but does not resolve the underlying vein problem.

Lifestyle Changes

There are several lifestyle changes you can make to help improve your symptoms. Depending on your condition and your circumstances, you may want to try walking more frequently, losing weight, and possibly wearing more appropriate shoes. Although physical changes may improve your symptoms, they will not eliminate your varicose or spider veins.