Varicose veins are swollen, dark blue or purple blood vessels that you can see and feel beneath the skin. They often look like twisted cords, and usually appear on the calves, inside of the legs, and ankles.

Varicose veins form when the valves within a vein weaken and allow some blood to flow backward. The vein weakens under the additional strain and balloons outward, raising the skin surface.

Most people with varicose veins seek cosmetic treatment to reduce their appearance on the legs. Treatment often takes care of minor discomfort associated with the condition such as swelling, fatigue, itching and cramps. Sometimes, however, more significant problems can develop if veins are left untreated. Venous insufficiency occurs when blood becomes so clogged that it cannot return to the heart. This, in turn, can cause a clot to form that may block blood flow or break free and travel to the heart or lungs and cause severe damage. Bleeding infection and skin ulcers are also possible complications. For this reason, patients with varicose veins should be examined by a professional.

Laser Treatment of Varicose Veins

Our center is proud to deliver a new laser procedure that is highly effective at eliminating varicose veins permanently. After placing a thin laser filament into the vein (through a needle puncture in the lower leg), our surgeons use laser energy to heat the vein from the inside, causing it to close. This treatment has a 98% success rate in completely closing down the defective vein.

The laser treatment procedure is an excellent choice for some, but not all patients. Each patient who comes to our Vein Treatment Center is thoroughly evaluated to determine a personalized treatment plan that will get optimal results.

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