Vein Care of New York - The Vein Specialists

Vein Treatments

Varicose Veins and Spider Veins Treatment

Varicose veins are large, swollen and twisted blood vessels (veins) which most commonly develop in the legs. They are usually caused by faulty valves located within these veins and are often associated with symptoms including pain, fatigue, swelling, or a feeling of heaviness. Treatment of this condition is often considered medically necessary because of the serious potential complications which may evolve if left untreated, including thrombophlebitis, blood clots, and serious infections.

Minimally invasive Endovenous Laser Treatment uses targeted laser energy to seal the vein and divert the blood flow to normal veins with functioning valves. Other treatments that complement the laser procedure include ambulatory phlebectomy and medical sclerotherapy.

Spider veins are visible red or blue blood vessels that spread like a web across the skin, commonly on the face and legs. They are usually not harmful and considered cosmetic in nature.

The standard treatment for spider veins is cosmetic sclerotherapy. A special solution is injected into the blood vessel, which then collapses and is absorbed by the body. An alternative new-age treatment for smaller spider veins is Veinwave, which uses a very high frequency current to thermo-coagulate the blood supply, causing the vessel to collapse and disappear, and achieving instantly visible results.

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