Many options exist for correcting painful varicose veins, but some are not as effective if the problem veins are particularly large. A microphlebectomy, however, is an excellent procedure for eliminating these dark, unsightly bulges. A doctor performs a microphlebectomy on an outpatient basis, and it usually takes under an hour. The process involves mapping the problem veins through imaging, numbing the surrounding tissue, and making small vertical incisions from which sections of the problem vein may be removed. Because these incisions are so small, stitches are not used, and bleeding is very limited. Any scarring from these cuts is so tiny that it is difficult to see once healing is completed.

Once the microphlebectomy has been performed, the surgical area is covered with a sterile dressing, and compression stockings are applied. These are used for up to two weeks to apply continued support to the area, which results in less bruising. Because the procedure is less-invasive than traditional varicose vein surgery, most patients can return their daily activities the day after a microphlebectomy has been performed.

A microphlebectomy may be covered by medical insurance if the procedure is deemed medically necessary. Most of these procedures are performed by a certified specialist or phlebotomist, and you can schedule a consultation with this provider before the surgery. Call today to see if this procedure could solve your varicose vein problems.

At the Charles Town vein center of Capitol Vein & Laser Center, Paul McNeill, MD, FACS and Garth Rosenberg, MD, FACS offer patients treatment options for varicose and spider veins.  Getting patients the treatment they need and deserve in little time and with minimal side effects has long been the goal and achievement of vascular treatment technology such as sclerotherapy and laser treatments.  As the advent of medical technology hit an all time high within the last 15 years or so, this Charles Town vein center has made it their priority to implement the greatest vascular care possible through the use of medical technology that is impressive to say the least.

Charles Town vein center care is made simple with the latest vein technology in house, and thus patients are able to receive all treatments in house in little time and are free to leave after treatments in minimal time.  Sclerotherapy is a treatment option that is widely used to treat varicose and spider veins, assisting with the removal of the unsightly vein and the discomfort that often accompanies the vein.  This option, in addition to others, is geared toward the comfort of patients and the effectiveness of treatment.