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 Minneapolis Vein CenterThis Plymouth varicose vein center employs some of the best physicians in the field to assist with the care and treatment of varicose and spider veins in their patients. These can be quite painful and embarrassing conditions to suffer from. Anybody that has ever experienced these conditions will attest to the extremely negative manner of these conditions. This Plymouth varicose vein center utilizes the very latest in the field to help ensure patients are given their best chance for success and satisfaction.
This Plymouth varicose vein center uses safe treatments and efficient means to help ensure patient comfort and well-being throughout their experience with Dr. Gomes and the other physicians on staff. Dr. Gomes and the rest of the team at Minneapolis Vein Center use several treatments to help their patients including compression stockings, radiofrequency occlusion, sclerotherapy, endovenous laser ablation, VNUS and varicose vein surgery, among many others.
