If you have spider veins or varicose veins that itch and that make you feel too embarrassed to wear shorts or a bathing suit, a vein expert can help to resolve your condition. Visiting a vein treatment center can help you get rid of your unsightly veins.
In order to help you feel comfortable during your visit, let’s talk about what you can expect from your visit to a vein treatment center, and where you can go in Garfield for world-class vein treatment that can give you spectacular legs again.
Evaluation of Your Vein Condition and Circulation
Your vein doctor will first perform a thorough physical examination during your appointment. The physician will also ask about your medical history, your family’s medical history (whether the issue occurs in your parents or siblings), and your symptoms.
Your symptoms may be not only cosmetic – bulging varicose veins or twisted spider veins – but also medical, possibly causing pain, itching, heaviness, fatigue, and swelling in the area. The danger with any anomaly of the veins is the potential of developing a blood clot, so a medical evaluation is always a good idea in the interest of your health.
For diagnostic purposes, the most commonly performed tests include duplex ultrasound, CT angiogram, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). These tests are performed to evaluate blood flow and circulation in the area.
Development of a Personalized Treatment Plan
Your vein doctor at the vein treatment center will recommend the best treatment plan for you based on your diagnosis, and the severity of the issue. Most vein treatments are minimally invasive and easy to perform.
A few of the most common treatment options for varicose veins or spider veins include the following:
Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy is often considered the best treatment option for varicose veins and spider veins. It is a quick and minimally invasive procedure.
In sclerotherapy, a sclerosing agent is injected by your vein doctor directly into the problematic vein with a very fine needle. The sclerosant causes the vein to collapse, and it will eventually be absorbed by the body and eliminated naturally. The blood will automatically reroute to surrounding healthy veins.
Your vein doctor may perform sclerotherapy under the guidance of ultrasound to ensure accuracy.
Laser Vein Treatment
Laser vein treatment is a quick and painless procedure. A small incision is made in endovenous laser treatment, and a catheter is inserted in the vein. Then an optic fiber is inserted into the catheter, which heats the vein and causes it to collapse and close. Your vein doctor performs this treatment with the help of an ultrasound.
A simple laser is done on the outside of your skin.
Radiofrequency Ablation
In this treatment, heat is applied directly to the vein to make scar tissue form. This scar tissue closes off the vein, rendering it useless, and the body absorbs the vein.
Vein Treatment Centers in Garfield, NJ
If you want to get rid of your unsightly and unhealthy veins, look no further than the Vein Treatment Center at My Doc Urgent Care. Our board-certified cardiovascular surgeon, Dr. John Anastasi, will evaluate your condition, make a diagnosis, and offer the best treatment option for you.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment for an evaluation for varicose vein treatment, contact physician assistant Stephanie S. by calling (862) 295-3561. We look forward to helping you achieve clear skin on your legs once again!
