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 Center for Vein MedicineThe Center for Vein Medicine has been Mid-Maryland’s ONLY vein center exclusively treating vein disease since 1991, serving Hagerstown Maryland, Frederick Maryland and the surrounding areas.
The Center for Vein Medicine provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art approach to venous disorders, including varicose veins, spider veins and leg ulcers. The course of therapy is determined by detailed history, physical examination, color duplex scanning,audible doppler, plethysmograph,. These are all advanced, non-invasive procedures that are done right here in either our Hagerstown or Frederick, Maryland locations (the reason our patients have dubbed us “the one stop vein shop”).
Vein treatment is not only practical and effective, but surprisingly affordable. Most insurances are accepted. We invite you to compare our fees, especially to those you'll find in the Baltimore and D.C. metropolitan areas. If you're from that area you'll find it's definitely worth driving the extra miles.
We now have two locations: Hagerstown and Frederick, Maryland. Both are conveniently accessed by Interstate 70. Our Frederick office is only 50 miles from Baltimore and Washington, DC.
If you are experiencing the following symptoms in your legs..achiness,heaviness,throbbing,tired feeling, swelling leg discoloration,or leg ulcers consider doing something about them. If you avoid wearing shorts or swimsuits because of your legs, or are experiencing other unpleasant symptoms, call the Center for Vein Medicine. We can help you look and feel great.
