15, 3, 2022

Why have I been offered an endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) procedure? 

2025-10-15T22:40:55-07:00

Endovenous Laser Ablation for Saphenous Vein Reflux 

Endovenous laser vein ablation, also known as endovenous laser therapy (EVLA), is a type of treatment for saphenous vein reflux, the underlying cause of most varicose veins. At La Jolla Vein Care, we offer ALL treatment modalities for varicose veins, not just […]

Why have I been offered an endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) procedure? 2025-10-15T22:40:55-07:00

How is Venous Reflux Disease Treated?

2022-03-17T10:19:57-07:00

How is Venous Reflux Disease Treated? 

 

Step 1: Identifying the underlying problem

The first step is to treat the underlying problem, venous reflux disease. The specific pattern of venous reflux disease was detected by ultrasound. Venous reflux usually starts in the saphenous veins. The saphenous veins are most effectively treated with vein ablation procedures. This […]

How is Venous Reflux Disease Treated?2022-03-17T10:19:57-07:00

Why Was I Offered a Phlebectomy?

2022-03-17T10:19:18-07:00

Micro-Phlebectomy for varicose veins 

 

A phlebectomy is a minimally invasive procedure, which is the surgical removal of bulging varicose veins through tiny skin incisions. This procedure is performed in the office with local anesthesia. Phlebectomy is also known as micro phlebectomy (because the incisions are tiny) or it can also be referred to as […]

Why Was I Offered a Phlebectomy?2022-03-17T10:19:18-07:00

Understanding Venous Insufficiency

2025-10-15T22:41:20-07:00

When you become a patient with La Jolla Vein Care, you will go through a screening process, and a vascular evaluation using ultrasound technology to diagnose your venous reflux disease. Chronic venous insufficiency is a disease affecting at least 50 million Americans. It is very common, but unfortunately undiagnosed. Through our

Understanding Venous Insufficiency2025-10-15T22:41:20-07:00

What is Radiofrequency Treatment for Varicose Veins?

2025-10-15T22:41:32-07:00

At La Jolla Vein Care, we use a special procedure called radiofrequency treatment for varicose veins. This treatment uses a radiofrequency energy to heat up the wall of the vein. This treatment is used for varicose veins. Varicose veins develop when valves in the veins are damaged and this causes the veins to bulge or twist and stand […]

What is Radiofrequency Treatment for Varicose Veins?2025-10-15T22:41:32-07:00

The Best Way to Treat Reticular Veins

2025-10-15T22:41:54-07:00

The best treatment for Reticular Veins is through a painless alternative to traditional sclerotherapy: Cryo-Sclerotherapy.

Why have I been offered cryo-sclerotherapy?

 

We recommend patients undergo cry-sclerotherapy to mainly treat spider veins and small varicose veins at the skin surface (also known as reticular veins). Traditional sclerotherapy involves injection of a medication into the […]

The Best Way to Treat Reticular Veins2025-10-15T22:41:54-07:00

The Best Way to Treat Spider Veins

2025-10-15T22:42:13-07:00

The best way to treat spider veins is through a procedure called Sclerotherapy. At La Jolla Vein Care we have seen great patient transformations with this type of therapy. If you are interested in knowing if you have spider veins, check this article out. 

 

Sclerotherapy

Why was I recommended to have sclerotherapy injections?

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The Best Way to Treat Spider Veins2025-10-15T22:42:13-07:00

The 9 Best Ways to Treat Varicose Veins Without Procedures

2025-10-15T22:42:49-07:00

The 9 best ways to treat varicose veins without procedures: conservative management and self-care.  

Conservative Management and Self-Care for Varicose Veins

Conservative management and lifestyle changes can ease the symptoms of varicose veins and help reduce complications such as thrombophlebitis (blood clots within veins) and vein rupture, but do not […]

The 9 Best Ways to Treat Varicose Veins Without Procedures2025-10-15T22:42:49-07:00

The Best Treatment for Saphenous Vein Reflux

2025-10-15T22:43:18-07:00

The best treatment for Saphenous Vein Reflux is tailored to the individual 

 

Fortunately, there are a variety of non-surgical treatment options for saphenous vein reflux, the underlying cause for varicose veins and it’s symptoms. Because vein treatment is not, ‘one treatment fits all,’ the treatment plan should be customized to the patient. Non-surgical options include, laser […]

The Best Treatment for Saphenous Vein Reflux2025-10-15T22:43:18-07:00
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