Vein Treatment Guides

Sclerotherapy (also called endovenous chemical ablation) is the treatment of choice for the removal of spider veins (also called telangiectasias), reticular veins, and small varicose veins. Sclerotherapy is minimally invasive, safe, and relatively pain-free. Doctors administer sclerotherapy by injec ...Continue Reading

Often, varicose veins and spider veins are unsightly and come with nagging symptoms such as pain. While uncomfortable, either physically or in their appearance, they can be managed/treated and patients can go on to live healthy, full lives. However, there are some instances where leg pain associated ...Continue Reading

Varicose veins are a common condition where your veins bulge and appear rope-like, and it can sometimes cause aching pain and discomfort. Learn about the factors that lead to varicose veins and the treatment options available to you. What are varicose veins? Varicose veins are bulging, blue or pur ...Continue Reading

Spider veins are a mild form of varicose veins and appear on the surface of your skin as thin red or purple lines or web-like patterns. There are minimally-invasive procedures to effectively remove or reduce the appearance of your spider veins. Learn the causes of spider veins and what the best trea ...Continue Reading

Endovenous laser ablation (also called EVLT for endovenous laser treatment) is a minimally invasive procedure performed in a physician’s office or clinic, for the treatment of varicose veins. During an endovenous ablation procedures, your doctor inserts a laser fiber through the skin and direc ...Continue Reading

Vein ligation and stripping are two surgical procedures used for the treatment of varicose veins, which are large, swollen surface veins that usually occur in the legs. Stripping and ligation have been standard procedures for varicose veins since the early 20th century with only a few changes. Howev ...Continue Reading

Foam sclerotherapy, also known as ultrasound guided sclerotherapy, is a technique for eliminating varicose veins, particularly larger ones. It's performed by injecting varicose veins with a foam that causes the veins to scar inside, so that they eventually harden, close up, and disappear. Tradition ...Continue Reading

Compression stockings are a common first-step treatment for vein problems, and are often prescribed to help you recover after other vein treatments or prevent conditions like blood clots. Learn the difference between compression stockings, hose, and socks, and find out how they can help you with y ...Continue Reading

Veinwave treatment uses thermocoagulation to safely and effectively treat spider veins (telangiectasia) on the face and body. The procedure was developed by vascular surgeons to treat small spider veins that cannot be treated with sclerotherapy injections. Veinwave therapy may be used for small spi ...Continue Reading

For 350 years, varicose veins have been treated with a surgical technique. In the past 10 years, laser and radiofrequency have taken over. Now there’s MOCA™ varicose vein treatment using the ClariVein catheter. This is the future of varicose vein treatment – ask your physician abou ...Continue Reading