Varicose veins are a problem for an estimated 40 million Americans, and while some cases are merely cosmetic, varicose veins are considered a medical problem because the condition can lead to symptoms like pain, swelling, cramping, itching, burning, leg heaviness, and even ulcers, bleeding, and blood clots that significantly impact the lives of patients. Metro Vein Centers specializes in the treatment of varicose veins and similar issues with venous insufficiency.
Why do patients in Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Texas, and surrounding areas prefer varicose vein treatment at Metro Vein Centers? The board-certified physicians at Metro Vein Centers offer patients high-quality care born of education and experience, and they are committed to providing the latest technologies and clinically proven techniques to patients seeking minimally-invasive solutions to their varicose vein problems.
There’s no need to suffer the embarrassment and physical side effects associated with varicose veins in this day and age. With a free consultation from Metro Vein Centers, patients can begin the journey to eliminate varicose veins and regain control of their lives. Here are just a few of the benefits you stand to gain when you partner with Metro Vein Centers to treat your varicose veins.
Minimally-Invasive Varicose Vein Treatment Options
It wasn’t that long ago that the only real varicose vein treatment option available to patients was a surgical procedure known as vein stripping. This invasive surgery was painful, risky, and resulted in extensive recovery time. Today, new technologies and techniques have led to a variety of clinically approved treatment options that are minimally invasive, that have been proven effective, and that deliver far more positive outcomes for patients. Metro Vein Centers is proud to offer a variety of appealing varicose vein treatment options to patients seeking care.
When patients come in for a free consultation, they can learn about the treatment options available to them and move ahead with diagnosis. This involves a physical examination, and often, a more in-depth examination of veins and blood flow with the non-invasive duplex ultrasound. This helps the physicians at Metro Vein Centers get a clear idea of each patient’s issues with venous insufficiency in order to recommend the best possible treatment options.
Sclerotherapy is one popular treatment option for both spider and varicose veins. This treatment involves the injection of sclerosants into veins, causing them to collapse and be reabsorbed into the body. Sessions of sclerotherapy could be completed in as little as about 10 minutes, often without the need for any kind of anesthetic, and patients can generally return to regular activities within 24 hours and get back to more strenuous pursuits within about a week. This is generally considered the least invasive varicose vein treatment, but it may not be the best option for every patient.
Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) is another popular option thanks to the many advances in laser technologies. This outpatient procedure, which usually takes less than an hour to perform, involves the administration of local anesthetic, after which a very small fiber is inserted into the vein (sometimes with ultrasound guidance) to deliver a targeted pulse of laser light that causes the vein to collapse and be reabsorbed into the body. As with sclerotherapy, recovery time is relatively short, with most patients returning to normal activities within 24 hours and more strenuous activities in about a week.
Finally, there is ambulatory phlebectomy, by which varicose veins are removed in segments through tiny incisions. While still considered a minimally-invasive treatment option, this varicose vein treatment does entail slightly more downtime than the other two (although still significantly less than vein stripping). Patients may have to wait a couple of days before returning to normal activities.
Recovery time can vary from one patient to the next, but many are able to return to work almost immediately, resume strenuous activities within 1-2 weeks, and see significant results, including total elimination of varicose veins, within about a month. The specialists at Metro Vein Centers are highly qualified to deliver all of these minimally-invasive treatments and explain anticipated recovery times and ultimate outcomes of different procedures.
Benefits of Treatment
Metro Vein Centers is dedicated to helping patients living with venous disorders, and there are several benefits to be gained from seeking treatment from the highly trained and qualified specialists at Metro Vein Centers. For starters, you’ll get treatment administered by knowledgeable and experienced, board-certified physicians. You’ll also have access to cutting-edge technologies designed to reduce risks and deliver the best results.
Minimally-invasive treatments like sclerotherapy, EVLT, and ambulatory phlebectomy are less painful and risky than traditional, surgical procedures, and they result in minimal downtime for recovery and far less damage to surrounding tissue. When these procedures are administered by experienced professionals in state-of-the-art facilities, patients have the greatest opportunity to eliminate unsightly varicose veins and relieve the pain and suffering often associated with this common condition. Metro Vein Centers has a long track record of successful outcomes and satisfied patients.
When you take advantage of the treatment options offered by Metro Vein Centers, you have the opportunity to alleviate the symptoms of varicose veins and regain control of your life. Bulging varicose veins can affect your confidence, causing you to cover up and avoid social situations. If you suffer from aches, pains, and other physical side effects related to varicose veins, your life may be impacted even further. You could find yourself unable to participate in activities you love.
The right varicose vein treatment from Metro Vein Centers can help you to regain your confidence, return to an active lifestyle, and improve your overall quality of life. What’s even better is that these treatments are surprisingly affordable, especially if some or all of the costs are covered by health insurance, as is the case for many patients. Because varicose veins are often considered a medical problem, and treatment is seen as preventive and/or medically necessary, it’s not uncommon for patients to get help from insurance in paying for treatment.
Varicose veins are no longer something you simply have to accept and live with. The expert physicians and advanced technologies available through Metro Vein Centers provide the services you need to eliminate varicose veins and get your life back.
