Non-surgical treatment alternatives for eliminating varicose veins
No! We’ve performed thousands of surgery-free treatments.
Surgery is rarely performed these days to eliminate varicose veins. Modern endovenous procedures, which were first introduced around the year 2000, have replaced surgery for most patients. Endovenous became the standard of care over vein stripping surgery in 2007. Treatment can be done […]
Compression stockings are an important part of conservative management and after-treatment care of venous reflux disease. It is important to wear compression stockings correctly and obtain a proper fit to make sure they are as comfortable as possible.
Vein Treatments, what are my options?
In recent years, the expansion of different vein treatments has been readily available for patients. Depending on each patient’s vein condition, different treatment options may be recommended. Unlike in the past where vein stripping surgery was the only option, there are now multiple minimally invasive vein procedures that are not […]
Does Insurance Pay for Varicose Vein Treatment? Here are the criteria that determine if insurance pays for varicose vein treatment
Most insurance types (including Medicare and Molina) will cover varicose vein treatments that are considered “medically necessary care” but not for “cosmetic care”. Varicose veins (bulging leg veins) have to cause symptoms such as leg […]
While the veins are shut down immediately, it can take several weeks (sometimes months for more severe cases) for the veins to completely break down within the body. Some patients will require multiple visits, depending on the severity of the condition. The body’s healing process will vary from person to person. No two people’s
Who gets varicose veins and why.
Both women and men can develop vein disorders at any age. It can affect the healthiest of individuals, but there are some conditions that increase your risk of developing varicose veins. They are mostly inherited; if both of your parents had varicose veins, you have a 90% chance of […]
As part of our Vein Care Reimagined initiative, we offer Park and Wait Check In or Curbside arrival for your next appointment. This allows you to remain in your vehicle while you wait for a scheduled appointment while the staff prepares an exam room for your visit. Between each visit, exam rooms are cleaned thoroughly […]
Spider veins refer to the abnormally enlarged, bluish or red-colored small blood vessels at the surface of the skin. They often appear in clusters, where they get the name ‘spider veins’ because of their spider like appearance. They also may appear in a starbust pattern. Spider veins, also known as telangiectasias, occur when blood pools […]
Foam treatment of varicose veins is not as new as people think. It was originally described as early as 1944. Foam sclerotherapy is a method for treating […]
After a vein ablation procedure, such as radiofrequency or laser ablation, it is normal for your leg to feel swollen. The swelling is the fluid that was placed around the vein called a tumescent anesthetic. You will feel the swelling in the location where the vein was treated. If the vein in the […]
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