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Varicose Veins 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 procedures.
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 health care 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
Health Care & Medical 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 Deep Vein Surgery 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 varicose vein specialist right away. There are many varicose vein surgery and treatment options available to lower your risk or permanently fix your varicose veins.
Diagnosing Varicose Veins
Before any surgery 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 veins surgery or treatment to resolve the underlying issue.
If you are diagnosed with varicose veins, you will then discuss treatment options that are available and which services are right for you.
Here are some of the treatment procedures and 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 treatment used to remove varicose 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 veins, 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 treatments 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 at our medical clinic today to speak to our vein specialist & surgeon about which varicose vein treatments are right for you.
