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February 19, 2008

Varicose Veins

Sometimes, they start out ever so slowly, you notice that your veins are showing a up a little bit more and a little bit more. You try support hose, but then all of a sudden you notice that those little discolorations are huge grotesque veins that you just want to get rid of. They are called varicose veins and don’t fret, you can get rid of them. Treatment options are available that will help you get rid of your varicose veins.

Varicose Vein Treatment Options Include:

• Sclerotherapy—In this procedure, your veins will be injected with a sclerosing solution that will make them collapse and fade from sight. This can also clear up other symptoms that you may be experiencing that are associated with spider veins, like aching, burning, swelling and night cramps
• Laser Therapy—With the advanced technology of lasers, treatment of spider veins and deeper, reticular veins, can be done relatively easily right in the cosmetic surgeon’s office. Lasers are extremely safe and effective on leg veins, as well as veins visible on the face, neck, and chest. The treatments cause very few side effects and you can resume your regular activities immediately following the procedure.

The number of treatments will be determined during your consultation and depends on the size of the vein and your body’s ability to heal. Treatment time lasts from 15 to 30 minutes. During the procedure, the laser’s heat damages the vein walls and causes the body to induce a healing process. Once healed, the veins shrink and become less visible or in optimal results, disappear altogether.

Generally there are no side effects, but swelling and minor bruising can occur. Due to only mild pain associated with the treatment, normal activities may be resumed immediately. It is also advised to limit sun exposure to minimize the risk of complications.

There are numerous cosmetic surgeons in your area who can help you get rid of those unsightly veins so you can wear shorts and swimsuits and enjoy your grandmother’s cooking. If you are experiencing problems with varicose veins you can find a Vein Treatment Center in your area now.

Spider Veins

Do you have a fear of spiders? You may not, but if you are experiencing a problem called spider veins, you may have a hatred of them and are now hiding your legs. While it may not be arachnophobia, it can still be terrifying! For many people, having spider veins, means that they have start to change how they dress so that they can cover up these annoying signs of aging.

But have no fear, there is help available for spider veins, you can take charge of your looks, you can choose to get rid of your spider veins. You can choose to have a cosmetic procedure done that will help you erase the signs of aging caused by spider veins.

Spider Veins

Spider veins are small, thin veins that lie close to the surface of the skin. Although these minute veins are linked to your larger venous system, they are not a necessary part of it. Spider veins are caused by swollen and dilated, small veins under the skin. When the pressure inside the vein increases enough to overcome normal resistance of the vein wall, spider veins appear. In women, the ability of veins to resist increased pressure is reduced when the body’s estrogen level drops.

Leg vein treatment, sclerotherapy can enhance your appearance and your self confidence, but it's impractical to think that every vein that is treated will fade away completely as a result of treatment. After each sclerotherapy session, the veins will start to get lighter and lighter. Two or more sessions are usually required to achieve optimal results. You should know that treatment can only be performed on the veins that can be seen and it does not prevent new veins from appearing in the future.

There are numerous cosmetic surgeons in your area that can help you get rid of those unsightly veins so you can take charge of your appearance and enjoy rid yourself of spider veins. If you are experiencing problems with spider veins you can find a Vein Treatment Center in your area now.

Spider Vein Removal

Do you have problems with spider veins? Have you been considering spider vein removal, but just aren’t sure if it’s for you? Do you need a little bit more information before making that decision? Well you’ve come to the right place and I have just a little bit more information on spider vein removal just for you.

Spider vein removal

Sclerotherapy is used to treat varicose and spider veins. Sclerotherapy is where an injection of a solution is placed directly into the problematic vein. This process irritates the lining of the vessel, forcing it to swell and stick together, and the blood to clot. With time, the vessel becomes scar tissue that fades from sight.

The Procedure

Sclerotherapy can be performed right in your doctor’s office. In most instances, a 23 percent sodium chloride sterile solution mixed with lidocaine and heparin is injected with a very fine needle directly into the blood vessel. Multiple veins can be treated at one session, depending on the size and location of the veins, and your overall medical condition.

Side Effects Include:

• Blood clots
• Severe inflammation
• Adverse allergic reactions to the sclerosing solution
• Skin injury that could leave a small permanent scar
• Pigmentation irregularities
• Telangiectatic matting—reddish blood vessels that appear around the treated area

There are numerous cosmetic surgeons in your area that can help you get rid of those unsightly veins so that you can be dancing in the rain. If you are experiencing problems with spider veins you can find a Vein Treatment Center in your area now.


Vein Surgery

Varicose veins, those bulging, twisted veins that can be seen through your skin, that you’ve tried to hide and don’t want anyone to see; well you’ll be happy to hear that there is a varicose vein surgery procedure. What that means, is that those large unsightly veins in your legs will be treated, improving the appearance of your legs while alleviating your symptoms at the same time.

Varicose Vein Surgery Procedures

Ultrasound-guided Foam Sclerotherapy and Endovenous Chemical Ablation—this procedure utilizes ultrasound application to direct the exact placement of the injections used to treat large varicose veins. It works by treating the exact location of venous reflux.

Ambulatory Phlebectomy—is a procedure that removes large surface varicose veins. With this technique, the unhealthy veins are pulled up and skillfully removed through very minute incisions that do not require stitches. This technique is often a more proficient way to treat surface veins than using multiple sclerotherapy treatments.

Visual Sclerotherapy—this technique is generally used to treat visible spider veins and small varicose veins near the exterior of the skin. A basic sclerosant is injected into the veins, causing them to reduce in size, close off and ultimately fade away. However, 2-5 applications are often needed, but the results are long-lasting.

Compression hose—while compression hose does not treat the cause of vein disease, they often offer relief from its symptoms by stopping blood from pooling in the leg veins, which helps with your circulation as a whole. Compression hose can also assist in the long-term success of all vein treatments.

There are numerous cosmetic surgeons in your area that can help you get rid of your problematic veins and discuss vein surgery further with you. If you are experiencing problems with spider or varicose veins you can find a Vein Treatment Center in your area now.

Vein Removal

If you have bulging veins accompanied by a burning sensation or pain after long periods of standing, you may have what is called varicose veins. These problematic and unsightly varicose veins can be removed. Because each individual case can vary, you should contact a vascular specialist for diagnosis of your veins and for the vein removal procedure that is best for you.

Vein Removal Procedures

• The VNUS Closure—this procedure treats the varicose vein as well as the underlying cause which is called venous reflux, with minimal or no pain at all. You will be able to walk immediately after the procedures and be able to return to work or normal activities within 24 hours. A local anesthetic is used.
• EVLT—endovenous laser treatment directly attacks the lumen of the blood vessel, closing off the damaged area and redirecting the flow of blood to other veins in the leg.
• Trivex System—is a new, safer, more effective procedure in assisting people who suffer from varicose veins. There is minimal scarring and most people are virtually pain free within a couple of weeks. By using a transilluminating light, your surgeon will actually see the vein and remove it with a small powered surgical device. With the ability of actual sight of the vein, there is 100% accuracy that the vein is removed and confirmation of the extracted vein can be completed. There are fewer incisions required and surgery time is minimal.

Alternative Treatments

• Surgery—this is the old fashioned way of surgical ligation and stripping of the veins. This procedure uses two surgical incisions that allow your surgeon to tie off and literally pull out the damaged vein. This procedure is done under general anesthesia.
• Sclerotherapy—is injection therapy that uses a chemical solution that is injected directly into the problematic vein followed by tight compression. This treatment is determined by the size of the vein and there is a good chance that you will need to be treated a second time for larger veins, but it is great for smaller veins or for treating visible veins that have been left from endovenous ablation.

There are numerous cosmetic surgeons in your area that can help you get rid of your problematic veins and discuss vein removal further with you. If you are experiencing problems with spider or varicose veins you can find a Vein Treatment Center in your area now.

Vein Treatment

What if I told you that there was a way to successfully eliminate your varicose veins that doesn’t involve invasive surgical treatments would you be interested? If the answer is yeas than VNUS Closure and Endovenous laser ablation vein treatment options could be for you.

These vein treatment options could be the solution that you are seeking, they offer in-office techniques for varicose and spider veins. The goal of these procedures are to help you feel and look better as quickly as possible, the expert staff offer effective as well as efficient procedures.

Procedures

VNUS Closure—this procedure uses a thin catheter which is inserted into your vein through a tiny incision and your surgeon utilizes an ultrasound to guide him or her through the opening. The catheter uses radiofrequency energy to attack the wall of the effected vein. Once the catheter is removed, the treated vein is heated and sealed shut. This treatment is quick and painless. You should be able to return to work as well as normal activity within a few days.

Endovenous Laser Ablation—is another option available for outpatient treatment of your varicose veins. This procedure utilizes ultrasound technology as well; a slender laser fiber is gently directed into your vein through a tiny incision and delivers pulsed laser heat to the damaged vein wall. This allows the vein to close which eliminates venous reflux at its foundation.

You should also know that there is no cure for vein disease and it is a progressive disease that requires regular follow-up after every form of treatment.

There are numerous cosmetic surgeons in your area that can help you get rid of your problematic veins and discuss vein treatment further with you. If you are experiencing problems with spider or varicose veins you can find a Vein Treatment Center in your area now.

Vein Stripping

If you experience severe problems with varicose veins, bulging, twisted veins that can be seen through your skin, you may want to try a vein stripping procedure. What this means is that those large unsightly veins in your legs will be stripped or removed which will improve the appearance of your legs while alleviating your symptoms as well.

Stripping of the veins can alleviate tired, aching, and burning sensations in your legs as well as swollen ankles and dry scaly skin. This procedure will also improve your circulation through the venous system by eliminating passages of blood reflux thus improving the appearance of your leg. With this procedure, the saphenous vein in your leg is removed as well as any varicose tributary veins.

The Procedure

In order to limit the risk of infection, a small are on the upper part of your leg will be shaved where your surgeon will make a tiny incision, near the groin, to access the upper end of the saphenous vein.

Once your surgeon can visually see this vein, he or she will detach and tie of the key vein from tributaries related with it and detach the saphenous vein from the femoral vein. Next, a wire will be inserted into the free end of this vein, moved down its length, where it will protrude through a second incision that has been made at the upper calf, right below the knee.

The vein will be tightly tied at the groin end, then it will be tied to the wire, once all of the connect veins have been cut away; your surgeon will pull the wired in a downward motion which will pull the vein with it. The vein is removed, the incisions are closed with stitches and compression bandages are applied.

The biggest risk that accompanies vein stripping is blood clots, but bruising, recurring varicose veins and nerve injury may also be evident. Other complications that may arise are because of general anesthesia and they include:

• Infection
• Allergic reaction
• Breathing problems
• Bleeding

There are numerous cosmetic surgeons in your area that can help you get rid of your problematic veins and discuss vein stripping further with you. If you are experiencing problems with spider or varicose veins you can find a Vein Treatment Center in your area now.

Vaginal Varicose Veins

For most people varicose veins appear more often in the legs, however, if you are pregnant, you may be experiencing vaginal varicose veins. The biggest culprit for this problem is that during pregnancy, women tend to gain weight and retain a lot of fluid. Another reason is that when the baby is in utero he/she can put pressure on the lower abdomen and pinch of veins in the vagina. In most cases, if you are experiencing vaginal varicose veins during your pregnancy, you will be experiencing varicose veins in your legs as well.

And the bad new is that over a period of time the varicose veins in the legs get worse. These problematic veins become more pronounced and swell. And over a period of time they will become engorged with blood and can cause a lot of pain and itching. And you should know that once these veins become distinctive and swollen, they won’t dissipate on their own without some type of treatment. But vaginal varicose veins will get better after delivery.

Symptoms of Varicose Veins

• Swelling of the legs
• Discoloration
• Rope like veins
• Itching
• Ulcers
• Infection
• Occasional blood clots

Treatment for Vaginal Varicose Veins

There is no treatment required for vaginal varicose veins. Once the baby is delivered, the varicose veins in the vaginal area will disappear. In some cases, there may be a rope-like vein but this too will disappear with time. However, if you have varicose veins on your legs, treatment will have to wait until your pregnancy is over.

There are numerous cosmetic surgeons in your area that can help you get rid of your problematic veins and discuss vaginal varicose veins further with you. If you are experiencing problems with spider or varicose veins you can find a Vein Treatment Center in your area now.

Treatment for Spider Veins

Do you have veins that like huge, bluish, squiggly, squishy worms beneath your skins surface or that spread out and look like a spider web? If so, then you could have either varicose or spider veins. Age and heredity are both factors that contribute to your having varicose veins as well as being overweight or pregnant. But don’t fret over these unsightly structures; there are treatment for spider veins and varicose vein options available to you.

Non-surgical treatments or preventive measures include:

• Elevating your legs—varicose veins are caused by the lack of circulation in your legs, by putting your legs up for 30 minutes or so, you not only rest your weary limbs, you increase your circulation.
• Compression hose—success has been demonstrated with this use of this product in pre-emptive as well as long-term therapy treatment. Graduated compression helps the overall circulation by preventing blood from pooling in the leg veins. You will notice the greatest compression at the ankle with a gradual decrease crawling up the leg.
• Limit sun exposure—the sun is not your friend, it not only damages your skin, but over exposure can affect the elasticity of your veins causing them to widen and also it can discolor your veins.
• Hot baths, saunas and Jacuzzi’s—these applications should be avoided because heat causes your veins to dilate and become larger. It’s important you try to remain consistent in your vein size in order to maintain venous function.

Surgical Procedures

VNUS Closure—this procedure uses a thin catheter which is inserted into your vein through a tiny incision and your surgeon utilizes an ultrasound to guide him or her through the opening. The catheter uses radiofrequency energy to attack the wall of the effected vein. Once the catheter is removed, the treated vein is heated and sealed shut.

Endovenous Laser Ablation—is another option available for outpatient treatment of your varicose veins. This procedure utilizes ultrasound technology as well; a slender laser fiber is gently directed into your vein through a tiny incision and delivers pulsed laser heat to the damaged vein wall. This allows the vein to close which eliminates venous reflux at its foundation.

There are numerous cosmetic surgeons in your area that can help you with the treatment of spider veins. If you are experiencing problems with spider or varicose veins you can find a Vein Treatment Center in your area now.

Varicose Vein Surgery

There is nothing more unsightly or devastating than to have varicose veins. Once these little creatures spring up on your legs, you no longer want to be seen in shorts, swim suits or skirts. But take heart, you no longer have to hide or be embarrassed because of the sight of your legs. Varicose vein surgery can give you back your life. You can enjoy wearing what you want as well as showing off your beautiful legs once again!

Causes of Varicose Veins

Your body has veins that are located near the exterior of the skin that assist the return of oxygen-depleted blood to the heart. As surface vein walls become bigger and deteriorate because of age or heredity, blood can begin to flow backward causing it to collect inside your veins. This can cause an increased pressure which can leave lasting damage to the elastic vein walls.

Varicose veins or spider veins result when the valves that ordinarily prevent the blood from flowing backward become distorted because they have been stretched and bloated out of shape causing them to begin malfunctioning.

Problems that can occur with varicose veins include:

• A clot in the vein that cause the varicose to become inflamed and sore
• Bleeding
• The skin around the vein can become dry and itchy
• Blood can leak from the veins and cause a brown stain around the ankles
• Ulcers

Varicose Vein Surgery

There are a few types of surgery options available to treat varicose veins in the leg.
These include:

• Surgical Ligation and Stripping
• Ligation and stabs
• Ultrasound Guided laser therapy
• Transilluminated Powered Phlebectomy or TIPP

There are numerous cosmetic surgeons in your area that can help you with your varicose vein surgery needs and answer any questions that you may have. If you are experiencing problems with spider or varicose veins you can find a Vein Treatment Center in your area now.

February 29, 2008

Varicose Veins

If you have bulging veins accompanied by a burning sensation or pain after long periods of standing, you may have what is called varicose veins. These problematic and unsightly varicose veins can be removed. Because each individual case can vary, you should contact a vascular specialist for diagnosis of your veins.

Varicose Vein Treatment Options Include:

• Sclerotherapy—in this procedure, your veins will be injected with a sclerosing solution that will make them collapse and fade from sight. This can also clear up other symptoms that you may be experiencing that are associated with spider veins, like aching, burning, swelling and night cramps
• Laser Therapy—with the advanced technology of lasers, treatment of spider veins and deeper, reticular veins, can be done relatively easily right in the cosmetic surgeon’s office. Lasers are extremely safe and effective on leg veins, as well as veins visible on the face, neck, and chest. The treatments cause very few side effects and you can resume your regular activities immediately following the procedure.

Alternative Treatments

• Surgery—this is the old fashioned way of surgical ligation and stripping if of the veins. This procedure uses two surgical incisions that allow your surgeon to tie off and literally pull out the damaged vein. This procedure is done under general anesthesia.
• Sclerotherapy—is injection therapy that uses a chemical solution that is injected directly into the problematic vein followed by tight compression. This treatment is determined by the size of the vein and there is a good chance that you will need to be treated a second time for larger veins, but it is great for smaller veins or for treating visible veins that have been left from endovenous ablation.

Consequences of not treating your varicose veins include:

• Eczema
• Pigmentation
• Ulceration
• Bleeding

There are numerous cosmetic surgeons in your area that can help you get rid of your varicose veins. If you are experiencing problems with spider or varicose veins you can find a Vein Treatment Center in your area now.

Spider Veins

Sclerotherapy is used for the treatment of spider veins, which are small purple and red blood vessels. Spider veins are hereditary, and while most frequently seen on the thigh or lower leg, they can appear practically everyplace on the leg, from the uppermost area of the thigh to the ankle. Infrequently, spider veins will show up on the face. Sclerotherapy is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure.

Causes for Spider Veins

• Heredity
• Pregnancy
• Hormonal Shifts
• Weight Gain
• Prolonged Standing
• Prolonged Sitting
• Taking certain Medications

The Procedure

Your surgeon will mark the veins that need to be treated while you are standing. If you have larger veins, they will be treated first. Your surgeon will inject a sclerosing solution into the vein with a tiny needle. The solution will make your vein turn white, then, gradually disappear. A normal procedure session lasts from 30 minutes to an hour. Injection sclerotherapy may be a good option to surgery, provided that your venous system is not affected.

Benefits Include:

• No downtime-you can return to work right away as well as any normal activities, however you may be asked not to do any rigorous activities for 24 hours.
• Virtually painless.
• A safe, timely treatment.

There are numerous cosmetic surgeons in your area that can help you get rid of those unsightly spider veins. If you are experiencing problems with spider veins you can find a Vein Treatment Center in your area now.

Spider Vein Removal

If you have unsightly spider veins, then, spider vein removal can help you clear up these problematic veins. Sclerotherapy can enhance your appearance and your self confidence, but it's impractical to think that every vein that is treated will fade away completely as a result of treatment. After each sclerotherapy session, the veins will start to get lighter and lighter. Two or more sessions are usually required to achieve optimal results. You should know that treatment can only be performed on the veins that can be seen and it does not prevent new veins from appearing in the future.

Spider Veins

Spider veins are small, thin veins that lie close to the surface of the skin. Although these minute veins are linked to your larger venous system, they are not a necessary part of it. Spider veins are caused by swollen and dilated, small veins under the skin. When the pressure inside the vein increases enough to overcome normal resistance of the vein wall, spider veins appear. In women, the ability of veins to resist increased pressure is reduced when the body’s estrogen level drops.

Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are different from spider veins in a variety of ways. Varicose veins are much bigger and darker in color and they tend to bulge. Varicose veins are usually indicative of more serious vein ailment and they are more painful. Sclerotherapy can be used to treat varicose veins in certain people, but most often surgical treatment is necessary for this condition.

The Procedure

Sclerotherapy injection can be performed right in your doctor’s office. In most instances, a 23 percent sodium chloride sterile solution mixed with lidocaine and heparin is injected with a very fine needle directly into the blood vessel. Multiple veins can be treated at one session, depending on the size and location of the veins, and your overall medical condition.

In most cases, smaller, problematic veins respond to treatment in 3 to 6 weeks, and larger veins respond usually within 3 to 4 months. The good news, if your veins respond to the treatment, they will not reappear, but new veins might appear over time. So if you need to, you can return for follow-up treatments.

There are numerous cosmetic surgeons in your area that are proficient in spider vein removal. If you are experiencing problems with spider veins you can find a Vein Treatment Center in your area now.

Vein Surgery

If you have bulging surface varicose veins you should know that they can cause underlying vein problems. It is best to have these underlying veins treated, as well as having surface veins treated. When you visit your vein doctor, he or she will have you undergo a duplex ultrasound to evaluate the underlying veins of the leg prior to developing a treatment plan and vein surgery may be a viable option for you.

Forms of Vein Surgery Include

• Ambulatory Phlebectomy—which is removing varicose veins on the surface of the legs
• Transilluminated Powered Phlebectomy—is where the surgeon uses a light just under the skin to assist in removing the veins.
• Vein Ligation—is where veins are tied off to reduce the blood flow
• Vein stripping—is where the veins are tied off and removed
• Endovenous laser treatment—utilizes a laser to treat the problematic veins
• Radiofrequency Occlusion—is laser treatment as well
• Sclerotherapy—a solution is injected into the vein to help dissipate the veins

As with any invasive procedure complications can occur that include:

• Numbness
• Phlebitis
• Deep venous thrombosis
• Infection
• Bruising
• Failure of the procedure

There are numerous cosmetic surgeons in your area that can help you get rid of your problematic veins and discuss vein surgery further with you. If you are experiencing problems with spider or varicose veins you can find a Vein Treatment Center in your area now.

Vein Removal

If you have bulging veins accompanied by a burning sensation or pain after long periods of standing, you may have what is called varicose veins. It is possible to have a vein removal procedure done for these problematic and unsightly varicose veins. Because each individual case can vary, you should contact a vascular specialist for diagnosis of your veins.

Procedures

• The VNUS Closure—this procedure treats the varicose vein as well as the underlying cause which is called venous reflux, with minimal or no pain at all. You will be able to walk immediately after the procedures and be able to return to work or normal activities within 24 hours. A local anesthetic is used.
• EVLT—endovenous laser treatment directly attacks the lumen of the blood vessel, closing off the damaged area and redirecting the flow of blood to other veins in the leg.
• Trivex System—is a new, safer, more effective procedure in assisting people who suffer from varicose veins. There is minimal scarring and most people are virtually pain free within a couple of weeks. By using a transilluminating light, your surgeon will actually see the vein and remove it with a small powered surgical device. With the ability of actual sight of the vein, there is 100% accuracy that the vein is removed and confirmation of the extracted vein can be completed. There are fewer incisions required and surgery time is minimal.

Alternative Treatments

• Surgery—this is the old fashioned way of surgical ligation and stripping if of the veins. This procedure uses two surgical incisions that allow your surgeon to tie off and literally pull out the damaged vein. This procedure is done under general anesthesia.
• Sclerotherapy—is injection therapy that uses a chemical solution that is injected directly into the problematic vein followed by tight compression. This treatment is determined by the size of the vein and there is a good chance that you will need to be treated a second time for larger veins, but it is great for smaller veins or for treating visible veins that have been left from endovenous ablation.

There are numerous cosmetic surgeons in your area that can help you get rid of your problematic veins and discuss vein removal further with you. If you are experiencing problems with spider or varicose veins you can find a Vein Treatment Center in your area now.

Vein Treatment

What if I told you that there was a way to successfully eliminate your varicose veins that doesn’t involve invasive surgical treatments would you be interested? If you answered yes, then, the following vein treatment options may be for you and can help you to feel and look better as quickly as possible.

Procedures

VNUS Closure—this procedure uses a thin catheter which is inserted into your vein through a tiny incision and your surgeon utilizes an ultrasound to guide him or her through the opening. The catheter uses radiofrequency energy to attack the wall of the effected vein. Once the catheter is removed, the treated vein is heated and sealed shut. This treatment is quick and painless. You should be able to return to work as well as normal activity within a few days.

Advantages

• No surgery
• Rapid recovery
• Outpatient
• Local or regional anesthetic
• Minimal or no scarring
• Immediate relief of symptoms

Endovenous Laser Ablation—is another option available for outpatient treatment of your varicose veins. This procedure utilizes ultrasound technology as well; a slender laser fiber is gently directed into your vein through a tiny incision and delivers pulsed laser heat to the damaged vein wall. This allows the vein to close which eliminates venous reflux at its foundation.

Advantages

• Immediate relief of symptoms
• Less invasive
• Minimal downtime
• Outpatient procedure
• Minimal scarring and bruising
• Less likely hood of ulcers

You should also know that there is no cure for vein disease and it is a progressive disease that requires regular follow-up after every form of treatment.
There are numerous cosmetic surgeons in your area that can help you get rid of your problematic veins and discuss vein removal further with you. If you are experiencing problems with spider or varicose veins you can find a Vein Treatment Center in your area now.

Vein Stripping

If you experience severe problems with varicose veins, bulging, twisted veins that can be seen through your skin, you may want to try a vein removal or rather a vein stripping procedure. What this means is that those large unsightly veins in your legs will be stripped or removed which will improve the appearance of your legs while alleviating your symptoms as well.

Stripping of the veins can alleviate tired, aching, and burning sensations in your legs as well as swollen ankles and dry scaly skin. This procedure will also improve your circulation through the venous system by eliminating passages of blood reflux thus improving the appearance of your leg. With this procedure, the saphenous vein in your leg is removed as well as any varicose tributary veins.

Vein Stripping Procedure

In order to limit the risk of infection, a small are on the upper part of your leg will be shaved where your surgeon will make a tiny incision, near the groin, to access the upper end of the saphenous vein.

Once your surgeon can visually see this vein, he or she will detach and tie of the key vein from tributaries related with it and detach the saphenous vein from the femoral vein. Next, a wire will be inserted into the free end of this vein, moved down its length, where it will protrude through a second incision that has been made at the upper calf, right below the knee.

The vein will be tightly tied at the groin end, then it will be tied to the wire, once all of the connect veins have been cut away; your surgeon will pull the wired in a downward motion which will pull the vein with it. The vein is removed, the incisions are closed with stitches and compression bandages are applied.

Your legs will be bandaged for a minimum of 36 hours following vein stripping surgery. Your legs will typically be rewrapped and compression will continue anywhere from days to weeks following your procedure to help control swelling, bleeding and to promote healing of your surgical wounds.

There are numerous cosmetic surgeons in your area that can help you get rid of your problematic veins and discuss vein stripping further with you. If you are experiencing problems with spider or varicose veins you can find a Vein Treatment Center in your area now.

Vaginal Varicose Veins

Pregnancy is a joyous occasion for most women, but some of the problems associated with pregnancy can quite honestly be distressing. For example, if you are experiencing vaginal varicose veins, that can be upsetting. It’s bad enough if you have varicose veins on your legs, but if you are pregnant and have vaginal varicose veins that can make any woman cry.

The biggest culprit for vaginal varicose veins is that during pregnancy, women tend to gain weight and retain a lot of fluid. Another reason is that when the baby is in utero he/she can put pressure on the lower abdomen and pinch of veins in the vagina. In most cases, if you are experiencing vaginal varicose veins during your pregnancy, you will be experiencing varicose veins in your legs as well.

And the bad new is that over a period of time the varicose veins in the legs get worse. These problematic veins become more pronounced and swell. And over a period of time they will become engorged with blood and can cause a lot of pain and itching. And you should know that once these veins become distinctive and swollen, they won’t dissipate on their own without some type of treatment. But vaginal varicose veins will get better after delivery.

Treatment for Vaginal Varicose Veins

There is no treatment required for vaginal varicose veins. Once the baby is delivered, the varicose veins in the vaginal area will disappear. In some cases, there may be a rope-like vein but this too will disappear with time. However, if you have varicose veins on your legs, treatment will have to wait until your pregnancy is over.

Varicose Veins Prevention

Prevention of varicose veins includes improving your activity level, for example, exercise with walking or other movements that will improve your circulation, elevate your feet while sitting, eat a high fiber diet to maintain regular bowel movements and maintain a healthy weight. Don’t wear tight clothing or shoes with high heels. Wearing compression stockings can help to support your leg veins and assist in circulation, not crossing your legs while sitting will also help with your circulation. It is not recommended that use any form of wrapping bandages, because this needs to be done precisely and accurately to avoid injuring the already damaged veins.

There are numerous cosmetic surgeons in your area that can help you get rid of your problematic veins and discuss vaginal varicose veins further with you. If you are experiencing problems with spider or varicose veins you can find a Vein Treatment Center in your area now.

Treatment for Spider Veins

Spider veins are small, thin veins that lie close to the surface of the skin. Although these minute veins are linked to your larger venous system, they are not a necessary part of it. Spider veins are caused by swollen and dilated, small veins under the skin. When the pressure inside the vein increases enough to overcome normal resistance of the vein wall, spider veins appear. In women, the ability of veins to resist increased pressure is reduced when the body’s estrogen level drops. You should know that there is treatment for spider veins that can help to dissipate the veins.

Spider Vein Treatment

During your initial consultation, your legs will be examined; your cosmetic surgeon will examine the areas affected by spider veins or other problems. You will also be examined for signs of more severe deep vein problems, which in most cases are identified by swelling, sores, or skin changes at the ankle. A hand-held Doppler ultrasound device may also be used to identify any backflow within the venous system.

If any issues are identified, your surgeon may refer you to a different specialist for further evaluation. Any problems with the larger veins must be dealt with first, or sclerotherapy of the surface veins will not be of an affect.

The Procedure

A typical sclerotherapy treatment session lasts between15 to 45 minutes. Your legs will be photographed for record purposes. Then, you will lie down on an exam table where the skin that covers your spider veins will be cleaned with an antiseptic disinfectant. Using one hand to stretch the skin taut, your cosmetic surgeon will inject the sclerosing solution into the veins that are to be treated.

Precisely one injection will be given for every inch of spider vein which means that you could receive anywhere from 5 to 40 injections in one treatment session. You will be asked to change positions a from time to time during the procedure.

As the procedure continues, you will feel tiny pin pricks from the needle sticks and possibly a mild burning sensation. Because the needle used is so thin and the sclerosing solution is so mild the pain is usually mild to none. A cotton ball and tape will be applied to treatment site.

On average the cost of sclerotherapy run about $273. There are numerous cosmetic surgeons in your area that can help you with the treatment of spider veins. If you are experiencing problems with spider or varicose veins you can find a Vein Treatment Center in your area now.

Varicose Vein Surgery

Varicose veins, those bulging, twisted veins that can be seen through your skin, that you tried to hide and don’t want anyone to see, well you’ll be happy to hear that there is a varicose treatment options including varicose vein surgery that can help alleviate those unsightly and problematic veins. What that means is that those large unsightly veins in your legs will be treated improving the appearance of your legs while alleviating your symptoms at the same time.

Causes of Varicose Veins

Your body has veins that are located near the exterior of the skin that assist the return of oxygen-depleted blood to the heart. As surface vein walls become bigger and deteriorate because of age or heredity, blood can begin to flow backward causing it to collect inside your veins. This can cause an increased pressure which can leave lasting damage to the elastic vein walls.

Varicose veins or spider veins result when the valves that ordinarily prevent the blood from flowing backward become distorted because they have been stretched and bloated out of shape causing them to begin malfunctioning.

Varicose Vein Surgery Procedures Include

Ultrasound-guided Foam Sclerotherapy and Endovenous Chemical Ablation—this procedure utilizes ultrasound application to direct the exact placement of the injections used to treat large varicose veins. It works by treating the exact location of venous reflux.

Ambulatory Phlebectomy—is a procedure that removes large surface varicose veins. With this technique, the unhealthy veins are pulled up and skillfully removed through very minute incisions that do not require stitches. This technique is often a more proficient way to treat surface veins than using multiple sclerotherapy treatments.

Visual Sclerotherapy—this technique is generally used to treat visible spider veins and small varicose veins near the exterior of the skin. A basic sclerosant is injected into the veins, causing them to reduce in size, close off and ultimately fade away. However, 2-5 applications are often needed, but the results are long-lasting.

Compression hose—while compression hose does not treat the cause of vein disease, they often offer relief from its symptoms by stopping blood from pooling in the leg veins, which helps with your circulation as a whole. Compression hose can also assist in the long-term success of all vein treatments.

There are numerous cosmetic surgeons in your area that can help you with your varicose vein surgery needs and answer any questions that you may have. If you are experiencing problems with spider or varicose veins you can find a Vein Treatment Center in your area now.