Last updated 8 days ago
Varicose veins affect men and women alike. In fact, studies show that approximately 50 to 55 percent of American women and 40 to 45 percent of American men suffer from some type of vein condition. Fortunately, an experienced vein specialist can help determine if you are a candidate for varicose vein treatment.
Both varicose veins and spider veins are caused when the valves within your veins become damaged or weakened, allowing blood to flow backwards as it moves up your legs until it pools inside the vein. Varicose veins become swollen, warm to the touch, or red in color, and appear as twisting, bulging cords beneath the surface of your skin. Spider veins, on the other hand, are much smaller and have jagged, branchlike lines.
You may also be a candidate for varicose vein removal if you are experiencing certain symptoms affecting your legs, feet, and ankles, including:
- Pain
- Aching
- Swelling
- Cramping
- Burning or tingling
- Itching
- Dull pressure
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Skin ulcers or sores
Additional signs that varicose vein treatment is right for you include bleeding and thrombophlebitis, or the formation of blood clots within the vein.
Even if you are not experiencing pain or itching you may still benefit from varicose vein treatment. If you find yourself avoiding certain activities and constantly wearing long pants to hide unsightly varicose veins, it may be time to consult with your vein specialist about your treatment options.
Whether you are interested in spider vein removal or varicose vein treatment, Via Vascular is here to help. Give us a call at (206) 701-6929 for more information on our endovenous laser vein removal, radiofrequency ablation, and sclerotherapy.
Last updated 17 days ago
Varicose veins can not only be unsightly, but can also cause significant symptoms such as pain, cramping, heaviness or fgatigue. If you’re tired of trying to hide your varicose veins, learn more about the causes and treatments, such as endovenous laser treatment, with these resources. Then call (206) 701-6926 to schedule an appointment with Via Vascular for varicose vein treatment.
- To learn more about varicose veins, including the causes and risk factors for varicose veins, explore this eMedicineHealth article.
- This Mayo Clinic article discusses the causes and risk factors associated with varicose veins.
- For another look at varicose veins and spider veins, check out this WomensHealth.gov article.
- Learn more about endovenous laser treatment for varicose veins with this article from Vein Directory.
- In this WebMD article, you can read more about the use of lasers to treat varicose veins.
Last updated 23 days ago
Endovenous laser treatment is the newest and most advanced laser treatment available for the treatment of varicose veins. If you have varicose veins that you would like to have removed, endovenous laser treatment may be an excellent solution to your varicose veins.
Endovenous Laser Therapy
Endovenous therapy is a quick, minimally invasive laser procedure with a 98% success rate. The procedure involves inserting a thin laser into the affected vein through a needle and using laser energy to damage and close the vein. Once the vein has closed, blood flow will be diverted to other healthy veins. As a result, circulation will be improved and symptoms will decrease.
How Endovascular Therapy Benefits You
Anyone who has suffered from the unsightly appearance of varicose veins knows how embarrassing they can be. However, varicose veins can also cause symptoms of pain, aches, and heaviness. Endovenous laser treatment can relieve these symptoms by improving venous circulation. Furthermore, endovascular laser treatments for varicose veins can decrease your risk of developing stasis ulcers.
Endovascular Laser Treatments vs. Other Treatments
Endovascular laser treatments cause less pain than other varicose vein treatments like vein stripping and ligation surgery. In addition, endovascular laser treatment requires a shorter recovery time than other types of treatment. In addition, the single incision required for endovascular laser treatment is much smaller than the many required for vein stripping and ligation surgery. Another benefit of endovascular laser treatment is that it is performed in an office setting and most patients resume their normal activity immediately following their treatment.
At Via Vascular in Bellevue, our physicians specialize in the treatment of varicose veins and spider veins using endovenous laser treatment, radio frequency ablation, microphlebectomy, sclerotherapy, and VeinGogh. To schedule an appointment to discuss your spider or varicose vein removal or treatment, contact the specially trained physicians of Via Vascular at (206) 701-6926.
