Varicose veins can be more than just a cosmetic concern.
We use the latest technology to vanish your veins.
Heard of vein stripping? Some centers still do this in hospitals or day surgery. We don’t. We utilize the latest technology in our medical office providing a comfortable and personalized health experience.
Vein disease is progressive and can lead to uncomfortable symptoms like pain, swelling, skin discoloration, bleeding, and skin wounds. Find out about our advanced cosmetic and medical vein treatments here.
What is Chronic Venous Insufficiency?
Chronic venous insufficiency is a type of vein disorder that can cause the following symptoms:
- Undesirable cosmetic varicose or spider veins
- Leg pain (throbbing, aching, or burning)
- Fatigue, heaviness, or itching
- Restlessness leg syndrome
- Swelling and edema
- Skin discoloration
- Wounds that don’t heal
- Bleeding
- Blood clots
- Vein inflammation and irritation (superficial thrombophlebitis)
Are my varicose veins a cosmetic problem or a medical condition?
Varicose and spider veins are evidence of underlying vein disease which is considered a medical condition. They tend to be the first stage of abnormal or unhealthy veins. Although it’s a medical condition, insurance companies only cover treatments that are causing symptoms such as pain or swelling, show ultrasound evidence of backwards flow and diseased valves, and cause some form of disruption of your daily activities, work, or exercise. Varicose and spider veins that only cause minor symptoms or are simply unsightly to you are considered cosmetic only and not covered by insurance. At Vanish, we provide cosmetic treatment options in addition to fixing the underlying medical disease and the aesthetic appearance. Your legs will feel better and look better!
Office Procedures in Less Than an Hour
Radiofrequency Thermal Ablation
Thermal ablation is a minimally invasive, in-office treatment alternative to surgical stripping of the great or small saphenous vein that is insufficient and causing reflux or backward flow of the blood.
Medical Adhesive Injection
The VenaSeal procedure an FDA-approved for use in the U.S. and utilizes a specially formulated medical adhesive that closes the vein after injection.
Foam or Liquid Sclerotherapy
Foam Sclerotherapy is used via ultrasound guidance and is another in-office treatment alternative to surgical stripping or thermal ablation.
Ohmic Thermolysis
This treatment heats the blood in spider veins, causing it to clot. Ultimately the spider veins are reabsorbed into the body and fade away.
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How To Prevent Varicose Veins
No one likes varicose veins. They can be unsightly, uncomfortable, and, worst of all, potentially painful. But rather than wait for the veins to appear by themselves, there are a few simple methods you can use if you want to stave off their appearance for as long as...
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