Valley Endovascular Institute of Surgery

Varicose Vein. Limb Salvage. Dialysis Access.

FACTS ABOUT VARICOSE VEIN PROCEDURE:

1. Procedure does not use chemical ablation

2. Covered by insurance including Medicare and Medical

3. Procedure is FDA approved

4. No downtime, done in the office, return to activities the same day

5. Almost no scarring, pain or bruising

Over 25 million people in the United States suffer from symptomatic venous insufficiency, the underlying cause of varicose veins. Varicose veins are often mistakenly thought to be only a cosmetic condition, when in fact, they are usually a symptom of this disease. This condition progressively damages the valves of the saphenous vein and cosmetically disfigures the leg.

Some common symptoms of venous insufficiency are:

1. Varicose veins

2. Burning or itching of the skin

3. Color and texture changes of the skin

4. Aching, tired or weak legs, especially after long periods of standing or sitting

5. Swollen legs and/or ankles (edema)

6. Poorly healing wounds such as skin ulcers commonly above the medial malleolus

We know that swollen legs are not exclusively a result of chronic venous insufficiency, nor are ulcers exclusively a diabetes complication. Overlooking a correct diagnosis may lead to an ineffective treatment. Furthermore, conservative treatment often fails to address the underlying disease.

Key facts to consider are:

1. compression stockings only temporarily alleviate the symptoms of venous reflux.

2. varicose veins are usually a symptom of an underlying treatable saphenous vein reflux disease.

3. venous disease is progressive in nature and may worsen if left untreated.

Vascular Surgeon in California