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 Dr. Edward Mackay, Vein & Circulation SpecialistAt Dr. Edward Mackay’s Palm Harbor varicose veins clinic, seeking out reliable and effective laser spider vein removal is not only possible, but involves the use of the latest laser technology as well as minimally invasive care. Dr. Mackay, MD uses minimally invasive spider vein treatment options to get his patients back on their feet and back to their everyday activities in no time. His outpatient procedures usually take under an hour and his staff offers the care and concern necessary to make your treatments simple and effective.
Dr. Mackay is an experience vascular surgeon who offers sclerotherapy as well as ambulatory vein treatments for those in need of emergency treatment. He also offers the VNUS closure treatment option for those with varicose veins. Offering his caring and expertise at his Palm Harbor varicose veins treatment clinic is one way that he serves his community. This Palm Harbor varicose veins doctor treats patients with all sorts of venous disorders, from spider veins on the legs to unsightly and painful veins on other areas of body. Dr. Mackay is a world renowned vein doctor whose life’s medical career and education has focused on the care of spider veins and varicose veins. This work has culminated in his practice at a Palm Harbor vein clinic, offering those seeking spider vein removal in Florida the opportunity to remove spider veins with little down time.
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