Our Vein Program

WE TREAT:

- Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Reflux
- Varicose Veins
- Spider Veins
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Catheter Thrombolysis and Stenting
- IVC Filter Placement and Retrieval
CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT

The initial treatment for venous insufficiency or varicose veins should be consistent use of compression socks. Consistent use of mild compression might provide relief for leg swelling and the dull, aching pain that is often associated with venous insufficiency. 

RF [RADIOFREQUENCY] ABLATION

We provide in-office RF [radio frequency] ablations to remove painful varicose veins. 

Venefit™ targeted endovenous therapy is the only minimally invasive procedure to use segmental radiofrequency (RF) energy to provide an even and uniform heat to contract the collagen in the vein walls, causing them to collapse and seal the vein closed. Blood is then re-routed through healthy veins back towards the heart. 

Understanding the Venefit™ procedure:
The Venefit™ procedure involves inserting the Covidien ClosureFast™ endovenous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) catheter into the diseased vein through a small incision below the knee and threading the catheter through the vessel. In contrast to laser therapy, the ClosureFast™ catheter eliminates the need for continuous pull-back of the energy source, allowing for more controlled and repeatable radiofrequency ablation to 7 cm segments of the target vessel at a time. Blood flow is then naturally redirected to healthy veins as the recovery process begins. The treated vein becomes scar tissue and is eventually absorbed by the body. 
SCLEROTHERAPY

Sclerotherapy might be an option if you have spider veins that are visible.

Sclerotherapy effectively treats varicose and spider veins. It's often considered the treatment of choice for small varicose veins. Sclerotherapy involves injecting a solution directly into the vein. The sclerotherapy solution causes the vein to scar and collapse, forcing blood to reroute through healthier veins. The collapsed vein is reabsorbed into local tissue and eventually fades.

After sclerotherapy, treated veins tend to fade within a few weeks, although occasionally it may take up to a month to see the full results. In some instances, several sclerotherapy treatments may be needed.