Varicose veins have long been a problem for women, including both women who stand on their feet all day and women who sit on the couch watching their favorite soaps and shows. Studies have shown that there is a 55% occurrence rate for varicose veins in the female population. These studies have also prompted the scientific, pharmaceutical, and medical industries to address the issue. The experts at BASS Vein Center offer the following advice to aid you in your varicose vein treatment decision.
The traditional surgery for varicose vein treatment is vein stripping. This surgery is performed by making a small incision at the top of the vein and another at the lower end, near the ankle. A wire is fed into the varicose vein and then pulled out through the bottom incision. This is a fairly complicated surgery with some risks. The increased risks are:
There are also contraindications for a large group of people. People in these groups should not consider this surgical treatment. Before advances with laser vein treatment, these people were unable to get relief from the pain and malformation of their varicose veins. People with the following conditions are not candidates for vein surgery:
As you can see, these are frequently the people who need help with their varicose veins. Unfortunately, it was out of the question for them to have this varicose vein treatment.
One of the most effective therapies for varicose veins has been laser vein treatment, also known as Endovenous Vein Ablation or EVLT. EVLT is used to treat varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, and swollen legs. This varicose vein treatment has improved symptoms such as aching, burning, and night cramps.
At BASS Vein Center, we perform pre-treatment venous mapping. The surgeon gets an ultrasonic view of the complete mapping of your veins. This reveals blockages or problems that are not obvious on the skin’s surface. During the treatment, the ultrasound is active to aid the surgeon. A small optic fiber tube is inserted into the vein that needs treatment. As the catheter is pulled back, the laser activates. The laser heat kills the varicose vein and the blood flow that was in that vein redirects to another vein naturally. Some of the advantages to laser vein treatment are:
The surgeons at BASS Vein Center are proud to offer EVLT laser vein treatment for our varicose vein patients. Contact us today at 925-281-5912 or BASS Vein Center to discuss the treatment locations near you.
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