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Vein Care:
More Than Just Cosmetic

Varicose veins can be more than unsightly. They can impact your quality of life.
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What is venous disease?

The body’s network of veins, called the venous system, is responsible for transporting blood throughout the body. Healthy veins have valves that open and close to help push blood back to the heart. Venous disease occurs when the valves become weak or damaged, causing the blood to flow backward and pool in the legs. Over time, this can create leg pain, swelling, ulcers and other complications.
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Venous disease can affect anyone, although research shows that women are at greater risk of developing venous disease than men. This is attributed to the hormonal changes before the menstrual period and during pregnancy, which weakens the vein walls.
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Some of the other main contributors to venous disease are excess body weight, standing for long periods of time and high blood pressure.

Common Venous Diseases

Six in 10 Americans are afflicted by some form of disease of the veins. Some of the most common venous diseases include:
Blood Clots and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
A venous blood clot usually develops due to slowed blood flow in the legs and feet. The condition can also be caused by vein damage from an infection or injury. 

DVT occurs when a blood clot forms in deep veins, usually in the legs. It may cause swelling and leg pain, or no symptoms at all.
Venous Insufficiency
Venous insufficiency is a condition where the veins, typically in the legs, struggle to send blood back to the heart due to weakened or damaged valves. This can lead to blood pooling in the legs, causing symptoms such as varicose veins, swelling, pain, skin discoloration and, in severe cases, skin ulcers.
Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted, swollen blood vessels that form when valves in the veins do not function properly. They are most commonly found in legs, and can be seen bulging through the skin.

Vein Care Treatments We Offer

Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Treatment for varicose veins
RFA is a minimally invasive procedure to improve symptoms related to or caused by varicose veins. During the procedure, the doctor inserts a thin catheter into the diseased vein through a small incision under ultrasound guidance. Radiofrequency energy is directed into the diseased vein, causing it to collapse and reroute the blood to healthier veins. The procedure leaves minimal scarring, takes less than one hour and requires little to no downtime, which means you can get back to your activities the very same day.
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Varithena
Treatment for varicose veins
This injection sclerotherapy treatment is a non-surgical technique to treat varicose veins. This means that there are no incisions. It involves injecting an FDA-approved prescription micro-foam into the diseased vein, causing it to collapse and redirect blood to healthier veins. This minimally invasive procedure takes less than one hour and most patients can resume their normal activities the very same day.
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Microphlebectomy
Treatment for varicose veins
This is a minimally invasive technique that involves the removal of affected veins through small needle punctures in the skin. It is effective in removing large varicose veins that cannot be treated with sclerotherapy. Recovery is quicker than surgical stripping and the majority of patients are able to return to their regular activities immediately.
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Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Treatment for varicose veins
RFA is minimally invasive procedure to improve symptoms related to or caused by varicose veins. During the procedure, the doctor inserts a thin catheter into the diseased vein though a small incision under ultrasound guidance. Radiofrequency energy is directed into the diseased vein, causing it to collapse and reroute the blood to healthier veins. The procedure leaves minimal scarring, takes less than one hour and requires little to no downtime, which means you can get back to your activities the very same day.
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Varithena
Treatment for varicose veins
This injection sclerotherapy treatment is a non-surgical technique to treat varicose veins. This means that there are no incisions. It involves injecting an FDA-approved prescription micro-foam into the diseased vein, causing it to collapse and redirect blood to healthier veins. This minimally invasive procedure takes less than one hour and most patients can resume their normal activities the very same day.
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Microphlebectomy
Treatment for varicose veins
This is a minimally invasive technique that involves the removal of affected veins through small needle punctures in the skin. It is effective in removing large varicose veins that cannot be treated with sclerotherapy. Recovery is quicker than surgical stripping and the majority of patients are able to return to their regular activities immediately.
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Looking and Feeling Good on Your Feet

Venous disease can seriously impact your quality of life, especially if you spend a good part of your day standing or walking. Our experts can guide you every step of the way when it comes to diagnosing and finding the best possible vein treatment for you.  
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FAQs

What are Venous disease?

Varicose veins are enlarged, swollen veins that are visible under the skin’s surface. They occur when the valves in your veins don't function at full capacity, allowing the blood to flow in the wrong direction and pool. They are most common in the legs because standing and walking increase the pressure on veins in the lower body.

What are spider veins?

Varicose veins are enlarged, swollen veins that are visible under the skin’s surface. They occur when the valves in your veins don't function at full capacity, allowing the blood to flow in the wrong direction and pool. They are most common in the legs because standing and walking increase the pressure on veins in the lower body.

How common are varicose and spider veins?

Varicose veins and spider veins affect approximately 30% to 60% of adults, and are more common in women than men. They tend to get more prevalent with age, but certain factors can hasten their onset. These include pregnancy, obesity, prolonged sitting or standing, and genetic predisposition.

What causes varicose veins?

Varicose veins occur when the valves inside your veins do not function properly. In a healthyvein, the valves open to let the blood flow to the heart and close to stop it from flowingbackward. But, if these valves become weak or damaged, the blood can flow back and pool inthe vein, causing it to become enlarged and swollen. Certain factors can increase the likelihoodof developing varicose veins. These include age, pregnancy, a family history of varicose veins,obesity, and long periods of sitting or standing.

Are varicose veins hereditary?

In many cases, varicose veins are hereditary. A combination of genetic and environmental factors determines your risk of developing them. If one or both of your parents have varicose veins, you are more likely to have them as well.

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For healthcare providers and professionals

We welcome referrals, requests for patient consults, and medical transfers from healthcare professionals. We take the load off you, taking the time to explain procedures and set expectations. Our integrated care approach prioritizes your patients’ long-term well-being, leading to increased trust for you.

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For patients

We understand this might be a new process for you, and we promise to make it as smooth as possible. Our team of experienced, empathetic staff will take you through the diagnosis, and give you a personalized plan for your long-term health – not just symptoms. Our customer support is on hand to help. You can schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment with our providers.

Contact us now