This is a non-invasive treatment that will help squeeze the veins and help blood to travel back up to the heart. Compression helps by decreasing the backflow of blood and pressure on the veins. These will often reduce the symptoms of venous disease and may help prevent worsening of symptoms.
There are many medical supply stores that sell compression stockings. Some insurance plans will cover the cost if they are prescribed by a provider. If you receive cosmetic treatments for varicose veins you will be required to purchase a pair of light compression stockings to wear after your treatments.
This treatment is used to treat unwanted spider veins, telangiectasias, cherry hemangiomas and other small vascular skin lesions. The laser in our office is ideal for vessel treatment due to absorption characteristics that target hemoglobin. The laser has low melanin absorption, which makes the treatment less painful and safer for the skin.
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This procedure is the surgical removal of varicosities. This can be performed in the clinic under local anesthesia and a small incision. However, it may also need to be performed in the operating room for more extensive cases. It is often performed when treating the varicose veins that may not be good candidates for ablation or sclerotherapy.
This is a minimally invasive varicose vein treatment procedure. This is performed in the office. A small catheter is placed under ultrasound guidance and local anesthesia into the affected vein. Radiofrequency energy is used to treat the specific vein that is causing problems. After treatment, the vein will collapse and scar down. Blood will then be routed and returned to healthy veins to be entered into circulation.
What to Expect During the Procedure
You will be asked to stand for 30 minutes before the start of the procedure. Once in the procedure room, you will change into a gown. The leg we will be treating will be prepared for the procedure. Before and after pictures may be taken. These will be used to show the results.
What to Expect After the Procedure
You will see a reduction of symptomatic veins and decrease in the associated varicose veins. You should notice a change within a few weeks after the procedure with the final results typically seen 2 to 3 months after the procedure.
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Sclerotherapy is the injection of a liquid or foam agent that collapses superficial veins that are unwanted or painful. This is an excellent treatment option for smaller veins, but is not for everyone.
What to Expect During the Procedure
During this procedure, another thorough exam of your veins will take place. The problem veins will be identified and discussed. Before and after pictures may be obtained to track your results. The practitioner will clean the surface of your skin over the veins with an alcohol swab. A small needle will be used to inject the sclerotherapy agent directly into the veins. This will feel like a modest prick. Bandages are placed after the injections are complete. Compression stockings are placed over the bandages. You will remain lying with your head elevated for 15 minutes after the procedure.
What to Expect After the Procedure
The treated veins will fade within a few weeks, although it may take a couple of months to see the final result.
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