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Varicose Vein Removal and Treatment in New York
What are Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins can occur in any part of the body, but they are most commonly seen in the legs due to the pressure veins in the lower body experience when we walk.
When the valves in your veins become weak and damaged, it can disrupt the blood flow as it pumps through your body and back to your heart. These tiny valves are meant to keep blood flowing in one direction; however, when these valves weaken, it can cause blood to pool as it tries to flow backward. This can cause your veins to bulge, twist, and stretch.
Varicose veins are not uncommon and can affect over 25% of all adults, and are found more often among women. While they can form anywhere, they typically appear on the legs in a red or bluish-purple color and can cause discomfort and pain.
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In most cases, varicose veins do not cause long-term medical issues, but they can be unsightly and cause pain. They also tend to get worse the longer they go untreated.
Treatment options are recommended for people who suffer from varicose veins to not only relieve many of the associated symptoms but also to prevent medical issues that can arise for some. If left untreated, varicose veins may become more severe and lead to ulcers, blood clots, and inflammation or may rupture.
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Symptoms of Varicose Veins
Varicose veins can cause a variety of symptoms, and for many people, they may need to be corrected through vein treatment
If you are unsure whether or not you have varicose veins, speak to your doctor about your symptoms.
If your veins appear to be dark purple or blue and appear to be twisting or bulging beneath your skin, you may have varicose veins.
As mentioned, for some people, varicose veins are more than just aesthetically unappealing. For many, it causes pain and discomfort. Tell your healthcare provider if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:
- Legs feel heavy or achy
- Throbbing, cramping, burning or swelling in your legs
- Pain after sitting or standing for long periods
- Itchy veins
- Skin discoloration around a varicose veins
If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, schedule a consultation with New York Metropolitan Vein & Aesthetic Center.
Varicose Veins vs Spider Veins
Varicose veins and spider veins are not the same. Spider veins are typically harmless and are most commonly found on the legs or face. These veins are tiny and often appear like small branches spreading out like a spider’s web.
The tiny little veins can be seen just beneath the surface of the skin and are blue or reddish in color.
What Causes Varicose Veins?
While there is not a single cause of varicose veins, there are several factors that increase a person’s risk of developing varicose veins, including:
- Age
- Weight
- Being sedentary
- Pregnancy
- Female
- Smoking
- Leg injury
- Taking birth control or other hormone therapies
Treatment Options for Varicose Vein Disease
Whether your varicose veins are causing you pain and discomfort or you simply want to get rid of them for cosmetic reasons, you should consider a varicose vein treatment. Your doctor should be able to help you decide which procedure is right for you.
There are various treatments available to treat varicose veins, from small at-home measures that may relieve some of your symptoms, to minimally invasive techniques that offer permanent solutions to rid you of your varicose veins for good.
All procedures offered at New York Metropolitan Vein and Aesthetic Center to correct varicose veins are performed in-office and should be ready to return to your normal activities within 48 hours.
When Should You See a Doctor About Your Vein Treatment?
If you suspect you have varicose veins, you may want to consider seeing your doctor. While many home remedies may alleviate some of the symptoms and pain associated with varicose veins, it usually doesn’t result in permanent solutions.
Without taking care of your vein health, your varicose veins may worsen over time, increasing the number and severity of symptoms you feel.
If you don’t like the way your varicose veins look, or if they are causing you pain and discomfort that is worsening over time, you should talk to your doctor or a vein specialist right away. There are many varicose vein treatment options available to lower your risk or permanently fix your varicose veins.
Diagnosing Varicose Veins
Before any treatment can begin, your doctor will first need to diagnose you. To do this, your doctor will need to examine your legs, or other afflicted area, while you are sitting and standing.
Your doctor may also recommend an ultrasound or venogram to evaluate your blood flow to ensure that your varicose veins are not caused by another medical issue, such as a blood clot. If another issue is found, your doctor may recommend a different type of treatment to resolve the underlying issue.
If you are diagnosed with varicose veins, you will then discuss treatment options that are available and which one is right for you.
Here are some of the treatment options available to resolve varicose veins:
Vein closure is a minimally invasive varicose vein treatment that eliminates diseased veins that are causing problems. This is accomplished by making a small incision and inserting a catheter directly into the vein using ultrasound as guidance. A laser is then used to collapse and close the vein, allowing healthy veins to take over blood flow.
Microphlebectomy
Microphlebectomy is a varicose vein treatment used to remove veins that are causing issues. During this procedure, a small incision is made near the affected vein, and a small hook is used to remove the vein, effectively eliminating it from causing problems in the future. Once removed, healthy veins take over the transfer of blood flow back to the heart.
Sclerotherapy
Although Sclerotherapy is used to treat spider veins, it is also effective at treating small varicose veins that are causing issues. This procedure is minimally invasive and performed right in the office, where a solution will be injected into the affected vein, causing the vein to turn into scar tissue. This tissue will eventually fade, and the veins will no longer be visible.
How to Prevent Varicose Veins
The best way to treat varicose veins is to prevent them from developing or stop them from becoming worse. To do this, you may need to make some lifestyle changes, including:
- Losing weight
- Exercising
- Avoid sitting or standing for extended periods
- Use compression stockings or socks
Speak to your doctor or a vein specialist about ways you can lower your risk of varicose veins, or how you can keep them from getting worse and developing new ones. You should always seek the advice of your doctor about any concerns you may have about your vein health.
Schedule a Consultation with New York Metropolitan Vein & Aesthetic Center
Are you ready to get treatment for your varicose veins? Whether you want better-looking legs, or searching for relief from painful symptoms, give New York Metropolitan Vein & Aesthetic Center a call. Schedule a consultation today to speak to our vein specialist about which varicose vein treatment is right for you.
Frequently Asked Questions About Vein Disease, Spider & Varicose Veins
1. How Are Spider and Varicose Veins Different?
Spider veins lie close to the skin surface and look like delicate blue or red tracings. Varicose veins could appear blue, red, or even skin-colored but look more like cords that bulge out of the skin. Doctors consider spider veins a more minor result of the same problem that causes varicose veins. That is, valves that control blood flow have become weak. Thus, people with spider veins may eventually develop varicose veins and even more severe issues in the future.
2. Who Tends to Suffer From Spider Veins?
Some people have a genetic tendency to develop spider or varicose veins. Otherwise, these conditions could cause an increased risk:
- Obesity or pregnancy
- Having to sit or stand for extended periods
- Exposure to the sun
- Hormone changes
- Age
Certainly, age increases the risk of suffering from leg vein problems. The Department of Health and Human Services finds leg vein problems quite common with the overall population too. Contrary to popular belief, these problems do not just impact women. As many as 55 percent of women and 45 percent of men suffer from some kind of problem with the veins in their legs.
3. Do Spider Veins Indicate Serious Health Problems?
Doctors don’t generally consider spider veins a very serious medical issue by themselves. Some people suffer from itching or burning in the area where they appear. Rarely, they could signal blood backup inside the legs. Anybody who suffers from discomfort or has an underlying medical issue should seek medical treatment. The appearance of spider veins may signal that the patient should take steps to keep them from progressing into varicose veins and other more serious issues. Doctors might suggest moderate exercise, suitable shoes and stockings, and other measures to improve overall health and keep spider veins from getting worse.
4. Who Can Help With Vein Leg Problems?
Certainly, doctors also offer proven treatments for people who want to remove unsightly spider veins to improve their appearance. In New York, contact the Metropolitan Vein and Aesthetic Center to address concerns over vein problems by calling 914-295-2202 today.
5. What Exactly Are Varicose Veins?
Many patients have a hard time grasping what varicose veins are and how they form in the body. Generally speaking, your veins are designed to keep blood moving in the direction of the heart. When you have varicose veins, the valves stop closing after the blood moves through them. This is caused by chronic venous insufficiency.
This condition allows the blood to flow backward into the vein and pool up, causing swelling and the blue or purple color that you have come to associate with varicose veins.
6. Do Varicose Veins Cause Pain?
Varicose veins tend to worsen over time. They can lead to pain if the progressive nature of the disorder is not addressed quickly. In the beginning stages, varicose veins are small and can hardly be seen. They are not likely to cause much pain or discomfort during this stage.
The larger they grow, the more likely you are to feel them become sensitive to the touch. The swelling becomes uncomfortable and leads to fragile skin surrounding the varicose veins. Once you start to notice more pain, the veins can even cause ulceration.
7. Are Varicose Veins a Risk Factor for Deep Vein Thrombosis?
Unfortunately, the development of varicose veins can indeed increase your chances of deep vein thrombosis, or DVT. Varicose veins affect the veins that are closest to the surface of the skin, but DVT impacts the veins deeper in your legs. As blood pools up in these larger veins, you may have more blood clots.
Blood clots can negatively impact your circulation, but there is an even bigger risk: If they work their way loose, they can travel to the lungs, which can be fatal. If you have varicose veins, early treatment is key.
8. When Should You Treat Varicose Veins?
Once you notice that you have developed varicose veins, don’t expect them to improve all on their own. Varicose veins are a progressive disorder that will worsen over time.
You should not let varicose veins progress because they can cause discomfort or pain. While you may not need to worry immediately, consistent swelling or ulceration should be key factors in determining when to treat this condition.
9. What causes varicose veins?
These six risk factors can all contribute to the development of this condition:
- Genetics
- Pregnancy
- Menopause
- Age
- Obesity
- Prolonged standing
If you experience any of these risk factors, you should pay close attention to veins in your legs that appear swollen or dark in color. These could be the early signs of the formation of varicose veins.
