Our Treatments

Endovenous Laser Ablation
This in office procedure focuses on the great saphenous vein. We treat the vain with laser energy and may be performed with Microphlebectomy.

  • Patients may resume normal activities in 24 hours.
  • No strenuous activity for 3 days.
  • There is mild pain. 2-5 day follow-up with ultrasound.
  • Use of compression stockings minimum of 2 weeks.

Microphlebectomy
Microphlebectomy is a hospital or office procedure where we surgically remove a branch varicosities in the leg.

  • Limit strenuous activities for 1 week, with gradual return to normal activities.
  • Office follow-up in 2-4 week.
  • Mild-moderate pain.

Vein Stripping
Vein Stripping is an out-patient hospital procedure where we surgically remove the great saphenous vein. This procedure may be performed with Microphlebectomy.

  • Limit strenuous activity for 1-2 weeks, then gradual return to aerobic exercise.
  • 1-2 week office follow-up.
  • Moderate pain.

Chemical Ablation
A liquid solution is injected into "spider veins". A foam solution is injected into larger veins.

  • Minimal pain.
  • Limit strenuous exercise for 3 days.
  • Minimum of 3 days wearing compression stockings.
  • Not usually covered by insurance.

VenaSeal
The VenaSeal™ closure system uses an advanced medical adhesive to seal the malfunctioning vein in a minimally invasive procedure.

  • Minimal discomfort and normal daily activities resume quickly.
  • FDA approved
  • Not currently covered by insurance.