Compression stocking are a non-invasive, inexpensive treatment for varicose veins. These stockings, also known as compression hose or compression socks, help the blood flow more efficiently through the veins of the legs, where varicose veins commonly occur. When the blood flows unhindered, symptoms like leg heaviness, achiness and swelling can be relieved. Compression stockings may  Read More

Venous ulcers are open sores that appear on the lower legs. They are common in patients who have a history of leg swelling, blood clots or varicose veins. These deep wounds often take some time to heal and require medical intervention to treat properly. Most venous ulcer treatment is twofold and involves both the wound  Read More

Sclerotherapy is a procedure used to treat spider and smaller varicose veins. The veins are injected with a saline solution that irritates the lining of the vessels. The veins swell up and stick together, so that no further blood can pass through. Eventually the vein turns to scar tissue and becomes invisible on the surface  Read More

Varicose veins can become more than just a cosmetic issue. Larger varicose veins may cause symptoms like swelling, heaviness or discomfort in the legs. Microphlebectomy is a procedure used to treat larger varicose veins and thus, eliminate many of the painful symptoms associated with them. It involves the removal of surface veins through tiny incisions  Read More

The VNUS Closure catheter procedure is a relative newcomer to varicose vein removal. This procedure uses a small catheter, inserted directly into the varicose vein, to heat the vein wall so that the vein closes completely. Once the vein is closed, it disappears from view and blood is naturally rerouted through other, healthier veins in  Read More