Varicose Vein Removal or Treatment

For minor spider veins, there are a number of treatments that can be highly effective in reducing the appearance of ugly, dark-blue veins. However, for more serious cases, an individual may benefit more from varicose vein removal.

So, how can you know for sure if you are a candidate for varicose vein removal surgery or whether you will benefit more from some less invasive treatment? The only way to be certain is to speak one-on-one with a cosmetic surgeon. However, Metroeast Cosmetic Specialty has provided information on this site that should help you get started in your quest for treatment.

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Should I Choose Surgery or Another Treatment?

When in doubt, it may be best to take the most conservative approach to treatment possible. In many cases, it is preferable to take the least invasive approach; if that approach is unsuccessful, more aggressive treatment may be necessary, but treatments that are easier on the body are desirable.

With surgical ligation, affected veins are tied off and then removed. This procedure is generally performed on veins that collect blood from the skin. Deeper veins, such as the saphenous veins in the legs, are often treated using endovenous techniques, which include laser and radiofrequency treatments. The approach employs the use of a special catheter that is inserted into veins; the catheter is equipped with laser or radiofrequency, which is emitted to seal off the engorged vein. Other healthy surrounding veins act to keep blood flowing to the area. Many severe cases that would have been treated with surgery in the past can now be treated with these techniques, which are minimally invasive and can be performed on an outpatient basis. The bonus to these treatments is that they can also improve the appearance of small spider veins that branch off of the larger, treated vein. These endovenous treatments make the majority of our patients at Metroeast Cosmetic symptom free!

Talk to the staff at Metroeast Cosmetic Specialty about these and other treatments.

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