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.
About Destin Vein CenterPatients at Destin Vein Center have found success and satisfaction through this Destin vascular specialist and the team of medical professionals on staff. Dr. Richard J. Grisoli, MD is a highly qualified medical professional specializing in the treatment of venous conditions such as varicose veins and spider veins. Varicose veins may cause several problems for patients suffering from this condition. They may make the legs feel heavy and may cause some degree of pain to sufferers of this disease. Varicose veins may also be very embarrassing in appearance for some patients.
The urgency with which many patients seek treatment leads this Destin vascular specialist to develop an effective treatment plan for each patient. This Destin vascular specialist offers a variety of treatment options to patients seeking his services. These include compression stockings, radiofrequency occlusion, sclerotherapy, endovenous laser ablation, varicose vein surgery, intense pulse light therapy and laser and light therapy.
