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Vericose Veins
Baring your legs doesn't have to be embarrassing for you. The physicians at Vascular Associates are excited to show you how great your legs can look with simple, effective treatment methods done right here in the privacy of our office. Most all of our procedures are covered by insurance, or flexible payment options are available. If you've got varicose veins, you’re not alone. As many as 60% of all American women and men suffer from some form of varicose veins. These veins can range from very small discolorations near the surface called spider veins, to very large, bulging cords that run the length of the leg. It's estimated that 41% of all women will suffer from abnormal leg veins by the time they are in their 50s. Varicose and/or spider veins are most commonly caused by:
View our Varicose Veins video. You can do many things to reduce the appearance and severity of varicose veins, but, unfortunately, you can't completely prevent them. If you experience pain, swelling, burning or itching in your veins, or if you’re just bothered by the way they look, the physicians at Vascular Associates offer a variety of treatments to help you: Venous injection or Sclerotherapy.This simple outpatient procedure is the most common method used on spider and varicose veins. Our experience is that most patients can expect a 50% to 90% improvement using sclerotherapy. Venous Closure.This minimally invasive procedure involves closing off the vein with heat. Healthier veins surrounding the closed veins take on the blood flow, and symptoms from the varicose vein decreases. Surgery.In rare cases, surgery will be recommended for severe vein problems. This is done in an operating room under anesthesia, on an outpatient basis. For More InformationCheck out the following articles from vascularweb.org: |
