| Depending on the extent of your condition
and your desired level of cosmetic results, the treatment of varicose
veins and spider veins can be conservative
or medical in nature.
Once you have vein problems, however, the only way to eliminate
them is through medical treatment.
Conservative Measures
The objective of the conservative approach in treating varicose
veins is to help support the venous circulation of the legs in order
to slow the development of new veins and to minimize symptoms. Conservative
treatment methods will not cure or eliminate existing vein problems,
however they will help slow the progression of the disease and alleviate
symptoms such as swelling, aching, and cramping. As a result, they
are viable alternatives to medical treatment for people who are
sick, elderly, or pregnant.
The most popular conservative treatment modality is graduated compression
stockings. Certain lifestyle changes (see Prevention
and Maintenance) can also help you manage some of
the painful or uncomfortable symptoms associated with varicose veins.
Medical Treatment
The goal of medical treatment is to restore proper venous blood
flow by eliminating varicose and spider veins from the venous circulation.
Treatment methods range from collapsing the veins by sclerotherapy
to physically removing the problem veins.
The choice of medical treatment depends on the type, size, location,
and depth of the vein problem as determined by various non-invasive
diagnostic tests, such as venous Doppler, light reflective rheography,
and color duplex ultrasound. All necessary diagnostic testing is
performed in the office. Through physical examination and diagnostic
testing we choose of one or more treatment methods to achieve the
desired cosmetic results. We will track your progress with digital
imaging throughout your course of treatment.
Methods of treatment for varicose veins and spider veins include
sclerotherapy, duplex-guided sclerotherapy,
TIGOS, laser therapy, Endolaser, mini-phlebectomy, and ambulatory
surgery. All are available at The Vein Treatment
Center.
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