Large, bulging veins close to the skin's surface are often found in the lower legs and feet and are called varicose.  Because we walk, stand and run on our feet, veins in our lower legs and feet receive quite a bit of blood pressure.
Varicose veins can be more than a cosmetic concern since they impede blood flow and hinder the return of oxygen-depleted blood from the lower legs and back to the heart and lungs. The usual cause for this is damaged valves within the veins that allow backward blood flow and pooling of blood resulting in enlarged veins. Untreated veins can lead to serious medical conditions with associated pain, inflammation and discoloration.

Ambulatory phlebectomy—small incisions or needle punctures are used to extract the problematic veins with a phlebectomy hook. A hook is inserted into a micro-incision in the leg.  A section of the vein is hooked and then removed through the incision.  With this procedure, a compression bandage is worn for two weeks.  This minimizes swelling and discomfort and allows for proper healing.

At the American Vein and Aesthetics Institute of Beverly Hills, Dr. Robert Hashimyoon, MD offers the latest in Beverly Hills varicose veins treatment by using the latest in vein therapy technology.  For over ten years Dr. Hashimyoon has specialized in the treatment of venous disorders in an effective and caring manner.  At this Beverly Hills varicose veins clinic, Dr. Hashimyoon offers his patients freedom from unsightly and painful spider veins and varicose veins through the use of laser removal which is a minimally invasive vein removal technique.  Offering simple outpatient procedures that can take less than an hour, this Beverly Hills varicose veins doctor takes the necessary time to answer patient questions in California and to effectively eliminate troubling vein disorders.