We provide cutting-edge treatment of varicose vein disease and the difficulties associated with chronic venous insufficiency. Treatment includes the current industry standard endovenous laser thermoblation (ELT) of the saphenous vein, lesser saphenous vein and their accessory branches. In addition to ELT we provide essential complementary treatment with ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy. This treatment is imperative because it addresses the many non-saphenous veins frequently associated with significant vein disease. Our services are a tremendous benefit to the community because they address a very common problem that has been largely ignored for years, with the only popular medical intervention being very painful vein stripping surgery. ELT and ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy offer a very safe, yet more effective and less expensive alternative for patients.

A vein is a blood vessel that carries blood low in oxygen content from the body to the lungs and heart. It is a normal part of the circulatory system. Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins, often dark blue in color, which are near or raised above the surface of the skin. Varicose veins are often a symptom of an underlying condition called venous insufficiency. Over time the veins stretch, bulge and become visible. These engorged or rope-like veins, are called varicose veins.

These bulging varicose veins can cause many symptoms. Early symptoms of varicose veins include:
ð Pain in legs, tiredness and heaviness
ð Swelling of the ankle and lower leg
ð Discolored, brownish skin near the ankle
ð A rash or skin ulceration at the ankle or lower leg
ð Visible enlarged veins
ð Knotted, twisted veins tending to be deep bluish in color
ð Skin surrounding the varicose vein may itch or burn

Left untreated, varicose veins can lead to swelling, increased pain, skin discoloration, and ulcerations of the lower legs. These ulcerations are difficult to treat and can become easily infected and painful.

Traditionally, varicose veins were treated with painful vein stripping surgery. However, recent advancements have provided a way to treat varicose veins in an outpatient setting with only local anesthesia. These new methods have also improved the effectiveness of treatment and significantly shortened the recovery time, usually allowing patients to return to their normal routines the very next day.

ELT
ELT stand for Endovenous Laser Therapy, usually performed on the Great Saphenous Vein. A laser system is used to deliver laser energy and heat to the Saphenous Vein, causing the vein to close without the need to remove it. Over time your body simply dissolves the vein. This vein is diseased and is no longer needed by your body.

What are the benefits of ELT?
ð A simple procedure performed under local anesthetic
ð No incisions and therefore no scarring
ð Very low risk of post-procedural complications
* Treatment time usually less than one hour
ð Typically very fast recovery
ð Normal activities can be resumed immediately
ð Excellent symptomatic and cosmetic results

SCLEROTHERAPY
Traditional Sclerotherapy, sometimes called injection treatment, is an old and very effective method of eradi- cating varicose and spider veins. This therapy is often necessary following ELT to address other large ãfeederä veins that persist. Also, sclerotherapy is the best method of eradicating spider veins. The injections are easily tolerated and do not cause the discomfort that is associated with the use of saline, which many physicians have used in the past.