We offer a range of traditional and state-of-the-art treatment modalities depending on the treatment plan designed specifically for you by our board-certified physicians. All treatments are done in the comfort of an out-patient setting and patients find themselves resuming normal physical activities within a day. The first step is an ultrasound examination, which will give us a real time and detailed view of your varicose vein system. Since each patient is unique, the results of this ultrasound will help us determine the optimal treatment plan to eliminate abnormal veins. Treatment options include: Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) (VNUS Closure®) This procedure makes use of a needle puncture or small incision which enables a small catheter with a special electrode to be passed into the vein. The electrodes then produce radio frequency energy that closes the vein. Recovery time from this procedure is short, allowing return to normal activities the same day. This procedure is performed under local anesthesia and data suggests that over 90% of veins remain closed after 1 year. Nine out of 10 patients who have received RFA would recommend the treatment to a friend. Ambulatory Phlebectomy This procedure is used for the removal of varicose veins through multiple stab incisions, small punctures performed on an ambulatory, outpatient basis in the office utilizing local anesthesia. The incisions usually do not require skin sutures and surgery is followed by compression stocking garment and immediate ambulation. Sclerotherapy This form of treatment involves using a micro needle to inject a special kind of fluid, called a sclerosant, into the vein. This fluid causes the vein walls to become non-functional and to gradually fade away. Sclerotherapy has been available since the 1930's but is not an effective treatment for larger varicose veins. Compression Stockings Compression stockings and/or leg elevation are examples of conservative approaches to treatment of venous disease. Support hose are available over-the-counter but compression stockings are generally of higher compression and are available by prescription only. We stock compression stockings for the convenience of our patients. |
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