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Why have I been offered an endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) procedure?
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 [...]
How is Venous Reflux Disease Treated?
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 [...]
Why Was I Offered a Phlebectomy?
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. [...]
Understanding Venous Insufficiency
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 [...]
What is Radiofrequency Treatment for Varicose Veins?
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 [...]
The Best Way to Treat Reticular Veins
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 [...]
