Varicose Veins
What are they?
Varicose veins most commonly occur in veins close to the surface of the skin on the back of the calf, the inside of the leg or in the groin area. They are caused by blood leaking or flowing backwards. This puts pressure on the veins, causing them to stretch and dilate. The danger is that the backflow of blood may result in the formation of a blood clot, a condition called deep vein thrombosis.
Treatment
Varicose veins can usually be treated on an outpatient basis, often even with self-care and lifestyle change -- such as exercising, losing weight, elevating your legs, trying to avoid long periods of sitting or standing in one place, and wearing looser clothing. Varicose veins that develop during pregnancy generally improve within three months or so after delivery. If your varicose veins don't improve, there are several minimally invasive treatment options.
Varicose Vein Treatments
Venus Closure and Endo-Vein Laser Treatment (EVLT). Venous Closure is a minimally invasive technique for treating large varicose veins under local anesthesia, while EVLT is a similar procedure, using laser energy. Both have a 99% success rate, are done on an outpatient basis in the office setting, with patients able to resume regular activity after just 24 hours. Done in our offices with fast recovery, minimal scarring.
Trivex. This is a form of outpatient surgery utilizing the Liposuction system and is another minimally invasive technique that can be a solution for the rare cases in which other treatment methods are not successful.
Sclerotherapy. These injections can be done in an office setting, for treatment of small varicose and spider veins. This is most often performed as a cosmetic solution for minor varicose vein problems, such as small varicosities and spider veins.
SEPS. This form of laparascopic outpatient surgery is used for treatment of venous ulcer and end-stage venous disease, where patients are suffering ulcerations in their legs. It is performed less frequently nowadays, as it is an invasive procedure and most patients seek treatment earlier.
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