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 VeinSolutions - ColumbusVeinSolutions, a Worthington varicose veins treatment clinic in Ohio, offers patients of the Worthington, Ohio area freedom from unsightly and uncomfortable vein disorders which can occur for a number of reasons. Patients who often stand or sit for prolonged periods, do not exercise regularly, are pregnant, or are overweight may be at a greater risk of developing vascular disorders. Additionally, genetics play a role in the body's vascular health.
At VeinSolutions Blair Vermilion, M.D., F.A.C.S. and William L. Smead M.D., F.A.C.S., two Worthington varicose veins treatment specialists, offer their care and concern to patients within Ohio who are seeking to remove vascular disorder with minimal invasion. Laser treatments such as endovenous laser ablation assist with the removal of problem veins as well as sclerotherapy in its many forms, an injection-based treatment. Due to modern medical care, patients often endure little discomfort, shorter treatments, and faster recoveries than ever before.
