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.
Meet Dr. Abernethy
Modern Vein Disease Treatments; One Needle Stick
Physicians over centuries have experimented and studied different approaches to providing relief for patients. The gamut of therapies range from large incisions and physically stripping the veins to injecting salt or sugar water or various chemicals into them. In the...
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