Treatments Options

Endovenous Laser Treatment Process The laser inserted into the vein and threaded to the beginning of the damaged portion. The laser is then slowly withdrawn, delivering energy along the way to collapse and seal the damaged vein.

Endovenous laser treatment is a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved outpatient alternative to surgical stripping of the greater saphenous vein to treat varicose veins. After applying local anesthesia, a small laser fiber is inserted into the damaged vein to deliver continuous laser light, causing the vein to collapse and seal shut. Afterwards, a bandage or compression hose is placed on the treated leg

Spider Veins Before and After Sclerotherapy (Individual Results May Vary)

Sclerotherapy produces the best results when spider veins are at an early stage. A tiny needle is used to inject the veins with a medication that irritates the vein lining, causing the veins to collapse and be reabsorbed so that they are no longer visible. Depending on the type and number of veins being treated, one to several sclerotherapy sessions with one or more injections per session may be needed.

An outpatient procedure, sclerotherapy usually causes only minimal discomfort. While bruising typically disappears within one to two weeks, any pigmentation that occurs can persist for several months before fading. Normal activities can be resumed immediately, though medically prescribed support hose may have to be worn for several days or up to several weeks to assist in resolution of the veins. Other complications such as scarring are rare.

Varicose Veins Before and After Ambulatory Phlebectomy (Individual Results May Vary)

Using local anesthesia, this outpatient surgical varicose vein treatment removes surface varicose veins through tiny punctures that typically leave nearly imperceptible marks. Following the procedure, a bandage and/or compression stocking is worn for a short period of time.