VeinSolutions takes an innovative approach to vein care. Staffed by board-certified vascular surgeons, our physicians are dedicated to using the latest technologies in the diagnosis and treatment of vascular diseases.

The office concept is new. VeinSolutions is one of the first facilities in the Northern Suburban Boston area dedicated solely to the treatment of varicose veins, spider veins and vascular birthmarks located on the face, trunk and legs. We’ve set things up with you in mind. Convenient location. Comfortable environment. Staffed by a pleasant team of knowledgeable professionals.

Our extensive knowledge, experience and dedication to both cosmetic and therapeutic vein care are time honored. VeinSolutions has solidified its commitment to the community with advanced state-of-the-art medical services. Our physicians are specifically educated and trained to assess, diagnose, educate and treat patients with venous disease.

About Julianne Stoughton, M.D., F.A.C.S. 

A native New Englander, Dr. Stoughton began her practice in the Northern Suburban Boston area doing General and Vascular Surgery in 1994. After completing her medical education at Dartmouth and Brown University Medical School, she completed her residency and vascular surgical fellowship at the Strong Memorial Hospital/University of Rochester program. She received certification in General Surgery in 1995 and Specialty Boards in Vascular Surgery in 1997. She holds hospital privileges at Winchester Hospital, Hallmark Health and Massachusetts General Hospital.

Dr. Stoughton is an Instructor at Harvard Medical School, a Clinical Instructor in Surgery at Tufts University Medical School and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She is a member of the American Medical Association, Massachusetts Medical Society, Association of Woman Surgeons, Society of Clinical Vascular Surgery, New England Vascular Surgery Society and the American Association of Vascular Surgery and, a member of the American/World Venous Forum.

About Nancy L. Cantelmo, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Cantelmo joined the VeinSolutions practice in the Boston area in 2003. She completed her undergraduate degree at Barnard College and medical education at New York Medical College. Boston University and University of Massachusetts Medical Center are the sites of her surgical residency and she completed her vascular fellowship at Boston University. She is certified and recertified by the American Board of Surgery in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

Dr. Cantelmo has clinical privileges Winchester Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston VA Medical Center.  She is currently an instructor at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Cantelmo was the first woman surgeon in the New England Society of Vascular Surgeons and is a Distinguished Fellow of the Society of Vascular Surgeons, a member of the American Venous Forum and the American College of Phlebology.

About Soo Rhee, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Rhee received her undergraduate degree from Princeton University and graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 2000.  She completed her general surgery residency at Montefiore Medical Center in 2006 and her vascular surgery fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2008.  She received her board certification in general surgery in 2006.  She holds hospital privileges at Winchester Hospital.

Medical Treatments

- Minimally Invasive Vein Surgery
- State of the Art Diagnostic Testing
- Laser / Light Therapy
- Sclerotherapy
- Radio Frequency Venous Closure
- Purely cosmetic conditions may be evaluated with a brief FREE screening. An insurance claim will be filed should the presenting condition be deemed medically necessary.
- VeinGogh™ Ohmic Thermolysis System

Other Services

- Patient Education
- Insurance Documentation Filed on Behalf of Patient for      Medically Necessary  

- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Treatment Estimates

Venous Duplex Imaging
Duplex scanning of veins utilizes ultrasound to visualize a vein to determine the exact anatomy, direction of blood flow within a vein and to assess for abnormal valves. With this improved ultrasound technology the physician is better able to diagnose underlying problems and prescribe a treatment plan tailored to a patient’s individual needs. This is important to achieve the best long-term cosmetic and therapeutic results. The registered vascular technologists have been specifically trained by our vascular surgeons. The test is non-invasive, no preparation is needed and it takes approximately 30 to 60 minutes to complete. Venous duplex scanning is typically a covered expense by most insurance companies.

Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy is an injection treatment used to eliminate "spider" veins and small to medium-size varicose veins. A solution is injected into the problem vein with a very fine needle. The vein wall becomes irritated. Subsequent application of external compression with dressings and prescription-gradient compression hose seals the vein wall together. The body breaks down the damaged vein and absorbs it, ultimately eliminating the problem vein. No pre-treatment patient preparation is needed and most patients describe minimal discomfort. After treatment patients resume normal activities, but are asked to avoid prolonged sitting and standing for 3 days and heavy exercise (weight lifting, running and high impact aerobics) for two weeks. Walking is encouraged after the treatments. Prescription-gradient compression hose are worn for 9 days after each treatment.

Laser / Light Therapy
VeinSolutions currently utilizes the PhotoDerm VL® light source. PhotoDerm VL® light source is a technology used for the treatment of "spider" veins, facial flushing and vascular birthmarks. The light source is not a laser and involves no needles or incisions. This improved technology is effective in eliminating problem vascular lesions without damaging the surrounding skin.

PhotoDerm VL® may be an appropriate option for treatment of "spider" veins involving the face, trunk and legs and vascular birthmarks such as hemangiomas and port-wine stains. PhotoDerm is most effective when treating people with a "fair" complexion. Successful treatment of facial lesions may be accomplished with as little as one treatment but usually requires two to three treatments. Leg veins usually require multiple treatments. The number of treatments needed to successfully treat vascular birthmarks varies depending on their size and density but usually requires multiple treatments.

The treatment is tolerated by most people with minimal discomfort. Moderate to significant redness and swelling of the area treated is expected and usually resolves in 3 to 10 days depending on the amount of swelling and redness. Patient preparation requires the area being treated be without sun exposure or the use of sunless tanning products for four weeks before and after each treatment. Make-up may be applied after facial redness and swelling has subsided. Prescription-gradient compression hose may be necessary for 48 hours after treatment of leg veins.

Minimally Invasive Treatment
Minimally invasive vein surgery is the treatment of choice for larger varicose veins to achieve both the desired cosmetic results and to relieve symptoms such as aching, swelling and pain caused by leg varicosities. Our vascular surgeons are experienced and skilled with venous anatomy and strive to constantly update their surgical expertise. Today's surgical techniques for varicose veins require minimal incisions and are performed on an outpatient basis with average recovery time of one week or less. Meticulous effort is made to achieve optimal cosmetic and therapeutic results.

Radio Frequency Venous Closure
A new form of less invasive closure of the main veins in the leg. This procedure involves placement of a catheter and heating the vein from the inside to close and stop blood flow. It can be done with local anesthesia and can avoid making incisions in the leg.

VeinGogh™
The VeinGogh Ohmic Thermolysis System provides a superior solution for the treatment of fine telangiectasia, spider veins and small angiomas, especially recalcitrant vessels, that have shown resistance to sclerotherapy, laser or IPL treatment. VeinGogh is the fast, easy way to reliably treat these and other cosmetically unacceptable conditions, often with less discomfort compared to older thereapies.

While lasers and other light-based solutions are expensive, skin-type dependent and have an inherent risk of injury, VeinGogh uses a hair-thin insulated probe to thermocoagulate and instantly eliminate vessels dependably, repeatably, on any skin-type and on any part of the body.