Vein Care Specialist
Vein Treatment
Center for Advanced Vein Care
(440) 710-1140
7200 Mentor Ave, Mentor OH, 44060
Vein Care Specialist
Vein Treatment
Varicose veins are bluish-purple, swollen, raised bumps under the skin. They occur when the valves in your blood vessels break down. Varicose veins can also be caused by pregnancy, certain injuries and being overweight.
With sclerotherapy, your health care provider injects a solution into the varicose vein. The chemical causes the vein to swell and close. Over time, your body absorbs the collapsed vein and blood moves through other healthy veins.
Varicose Vein Removal
Varicose veins are swollen, knotty veins that appear near the surface of your skin. They are a result of blood pooling in your legs, which causes the veins to bulge and become discolored. The main goal of treatment for varicose veins is to relieve symptoms and prevent complications, such as blood clots. Other goals include improving the appearance of your legs and preventing a painful condition called superficial thrombophlebitis (thrombo-bo-FLEE-bee-itis).
Several different surgical procedures can be used to treat varicose veins, including sclerotherapy and endovenous laser ablation. In sclerotherapy, a liquid chemical is injected into the affected vein to cause irritation and scarring. The vein eventually closes off, and the varicose vein fades away. This procedure can be done in your doctor's office, and it may take several treatments to close off a varicose vein. It is usually followed by elastic bandaging to help decrease swelling and improve the look of your legs.
Our doctors also use a technique called endovenous thermal ablation, which uses heat to damage the walls of a varicose vein. During this procedure, your doctor inserts a small catheter into the damaged vein. The catheter delivers heat in 20-second bursts to the damaged vein. This causes the vein to shrink and collapse, and your body naturally reroutes blood around the closed off vein. During this procedure, you will receive local anesthesia.
For more serious cases of varicose veins, surgery can be used to remove the varicose veins. This is called phlebectomy or microphlebectomy. During this procedure, your doctor will make a series of very small cuts in your leg. Your doctor will then use a small hook to pull out the varicose vein and remove it from your leg. Your doctor will generally only recommend this procedure if it is necessary to relieve your symptoms or prevent severe skin ulcers. During this procedure, you will be given either local anesthesia or general anesthesia.
You can do a lot to reduce your risk of developing varicose veins, such as avoiding long periods of standing or sitting and raising your legs when you are lying down or resting. You can also wear compression stockings, which may improve your symptoms.
Spider Vein Therapy
Spider veins (telangiectasias) appear as tiny red, purple or blue bulging or twisted blood vessels just under the skin. They’re usually found in the legs but can occur on other parts of the body. These small veins form when a tiny blood vessel gets damaged. They’re often a milder form of varicose veins. They may indicate underlying chronic venous insufficiency.
Spider Vein Treatment
A simple procedure called sclerotherapy can get rid of these damaged veins. In this treatment, a liquid called sclerosant is injected into the vein. The injection irritates the lining of the vein, which causes it to swell and stick together and close off, stopping the flow of blood. The vein then fades from view. The procedure is done in a doctor’s office or clinic. It doesn’t require anesthesia and only a fine needle is used. You might feel a minor stinging or cramping as the needle is inserted. Your doctor will massage and apply pressure to the area around each injected vein to keep blood out and disperse the solution. He or she will then move on to the next vein. You might need several treatments, spaced weeks or months apart.
We don’t know what causes varicose and spider veins. But they tend to run in families and can be more common in women because of the hormone changes that occur during puberty, pregnancy, menstruation and breastfeeding. They’re also more likely to develop in people who have jobs that require standing for long periods of time or who are overweight.
You can treat a minor case of spider veins with sclerotherapy but the best way to prevent new ones is to avoid prolonged sitting or standing and to lose weight. Symptoms of spider veins include a burning, aching or cramping in the legs. Some people also report a sense of heaviness, tiredness or swelling. Rarely, a painful blood clot can form within the vein, a condition called thrombophlebitis. It’s important to talk to a healthcare professional if you have these symptoms. They can check for varicose veins and give you advice on preventing them.
Vascular Surgery
Vascular surgery may be recommended to treat a condition called chronic venous insufficiency or varicose veins. This occurs when the one-way valves in your veins stop working properly. When the one-way valves become damaged or weakened the blood pools in the veins, causing them to bulge and twist. These varicose and spider veins, if left untreated, can lead to skin changes and other symptoms including itchiness, burning sensations and leg ulcers. Our team of specialists offers various surgical options depending on your specific case and the severity of the disease. They use a combination of minimally invasive techniques that are developed and practiced at Mayo Clinic and traditional open surgery when needed.
In a procedure known as endovenous laser ablation (evla) your doctor will puncture the skin near the damaged vein and insert a catheter (thin hollow tube). The tip of this catheter is heated by a laser light. This heat damages the inside wall of the vein, causing it to close. Blood then reroutes to nearby healthy veins, reducing or eliminating your symptoms.
Your health care provider will clean the area and numb the skin. You might feel slight pinpricks as the local anesthetic is injected into the treatment area and along the length of the vein. This is usually the most uncomfortable part of the procedure.
Once the area is numb your health care provider will insert the catheter into the enlarged vein. He or she will guide the catheter using ultrasound imaging. A liquid chemical is then injected into the damaged vein through the catheter. This chemical irritates the inside walls of the vein, causing it to close. This is a quick procedure that is done in your health care provider’s office and takes less than an hour.
If your varicose and spider veins are large or if you have a history of deep venous thrombosis (DVT), our surgeons offer several surgical options to treat them, including ligation and stripping. During this surgery your doctors will remove the diseased veins and then reroute the blood to other healthy veins. This helps reduce or eliminate your symptoms and prevents them from returning.
Vein Care Specialist
In order to treat varicose and spider veins, you need to see a specialist who is trained in vascular and venous disease. Vein care specialists have a unique background, with training in areas like phlebology, vascular surgery, and interventional radiology. This makes them a better choice for treating varicose veins and their underlying condition, venous insufficiency. They’re also qualified to use a variety of treatments, including sclerotherapy and endovenous laser treatment (EVLT).
In general, you should consult your vein care specialist as soon as you notice any symptoms of vein disease. These can include leg pain, heaviness, fatigue, or swelling. Symptoms typically worsen at the end of the day and after prolonged periods of sitting or standing. You can improve your symptoms by elevating your legs when you’re resting.
During your first appointment, your vascular doctor will ask you about your medical history and about your symptoms. Be sure to mention any discomfort, heaviness, or numbness you’ve been experiencing. Your doctor may then conduct a physical examination of your legs and problem veins. He or she may also perform an ultrasound scan to gain a clearer picture of the state of your veins underneath your skin.
Vein doctors are also trained to use the latest in technology for both spider and varicose vein treatment. They may be the ones manipulating the ultrasound equipment, or they may have assistants who will operate it for them. They’re the ones who can help you reduce your risk of serious complications and restore the health of your veins.
While dermatologists are the most familiar with varicose and spider veins, primary care doctors can also diagnose the conditions and refer you to a vascular specialist. Many doctors are tempted to lure patients in with Groupon deals, low-cost procedures, and insurance coverage, but these are often scams. Your vascular specialist should be knowledgeable and experienced, with a commitment to improving your quality of life by eliminating varicose and spider veins.
At Metro Vein Centers, we offer a full range of vein treatment options in New Jersey and Rochester. We’re proud to provide safe, effective, and personalized treatment, with the goal of helping you feel your best.
Vein Treatment
Center for Advanced Vein Care
(440) 710-1140
7200 Mentor Ave, Mentor OH, 44060
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