Center For Advanced Vein Care

Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged blood vessels that can cause pain in your legs. They form when the valves that keep blood flowing through the veins break down. Varicose veins can also lead to ulcers or sores on the skin, as well as blood clots in severe cases.

There are several treatments for vein pain, including simple at-home care and more invasive procedures in a hospital or clinic. Center for Advanced Vein Care team will decide which approach is right for you based on your symptoms and medical history.

Your health care provider may numb the area before surgery. Most of these procedures are performed on an outpatient basis. You will need to wear compression stockings during recovery.

At Center for Advanced Vein Care, we specialize in vein care. Our teams include doctors and advanced practice providers who are trained in vascular medicine, vascular surgery, interventional radiology and dermatology. We have the skills and technology to diagnose and treat all types of vein conditions, including varicose and spider veins.

A doctor will evaluate your symptoms and medical history before recommending treatment for your varicose veins. You may need a duplex ultrasound evaluation and possibly other tests in the vascular laboratory or in the imaging department to help determine the severity of your varicose veins.

Treatments for varicose veins work by causing the diseased veins to close and, over time, virtually disappear with a substantial reduction in symptoms and improved appearance. Some of these treatments can be done in the office and require no downtime.

You can reduce your risk for developing varicose veins by avoiding long periods of standing or sitting, especially during warm weather. You can also try avoiding tight-fitting clothing around the waist and legs, which restricts blood flow to the lower body.

Your doctor may recommend elevating your legs above the level of your heart 3 or 4 times per day to prevent blood from pooling in the veins of the lower leg. You can also use compression stockings to compress the varicose veins and promote blood flow.

Simple laser therapy can be used to destroy small, near-surface varicose veins and spider veins. This technique uses bursts of energy to damage the inside lining of the vein, which causes it to collapse and seal shut.

In more serious cases, your doctor may recommend surgery to remove the varicose veins. This procedure is called ligation and stripping. It involves first tying off the varicose vein before it meets a larger deep vein, then pulling out the vein through cuts (incisions). It is usually performed while you are asleep with a general anaesthetic.

Varicose and spider veins that have not been treated with other treatments often reappear over time. Regular exercise, wearing compression stockings and avoiding long periods of sitting or standing can help keep them from coming back. You should also talk to your health care professional about what is causing them to return. If you are having symptoms, get an appointment with your primary care physician or a specialist in vein diseases as soon as possible.