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About 1/3 of women and men over 50 have chronic venous insufficiency and less than 10% are treated for it. Venous disease can cause pain, ulcers and be life limiting.  

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Vein Treatment

Healthy Veins, Healthy Life

Overview of Vein Disorders

Types

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Spider Veins
Small, close-to-surface veins, often blue or red, usually asymptomatic but can cause mild discomfort.
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Reticular Veins
Deeper veins, may appear green or blue, can cause discomfort.
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Varicose Veins
Enlarged veins from blood pooling can cause pain, heaviness, swelling, and, if untreated, leg ulcers.

Symptoms and Risk Factors

Common Symptoms
Pain, fatigue, heaviness in legs, swelling, itching, burning sensation, color changes, and leg ulcers.
Risk Factors
Family history, prolonged standing/sitting, sedentary lifestyle, pregnancy, use of contraceptives, and history of Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT).

Diagnosis

Ultrasound Study: Quick, painless, helps map and understand vein issues. Essential before starting treatment.

Treatment Options

Nonoperative Management

  • Compression Stockings: Help blood flow by compressing leg veins.
     

  • Lifestyle Changes: Leg elevation, calf muscle exercises, and reducing prolonged sitting or standing.

Interventional Treatments

  • Sclerotherapy: Treats spider and reticular veins with injections. Quick, outpatient (20-minute procedure).
     

  • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA): Minimally invasive, local anesthesia, uses a catheter to close diseased veins. No stitches needed; 30-minute procedure.
     

  • Microphlebectomy: Removes larger varicose veins through small incisions. No stitches; outpatient and completed in under 30 minutes.

Individual Treatment Details

  • Sclerotherapy: Injects polidocanol to scar veins, may need multiple sessions for extensive cases.
     

  • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA): Uses heat to close veins; no general anesthesia, quick recovery.
     

  • Microphlebectomy: Uses tiny incisions to remove veins; patients go home the same day with minimal discomfort.

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Patient Guidance

Nonoperative Advice

  • Wear compression stockings during the day.

  • Elevate legs and exercise to promote blood flow.

Aftercare

  • Follow special instructions post-treatment for optimal recovery.

Consult with Dr. Mario to determine the most effective treatment plan tailored to your needs.
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