What Is The Best Surgery For Varicose Veins?

When you’re seeking the ideal varicose vein treatment to help your legs feel and look better, you have many state-of-the-art options. But which is right for you, specifically? As you might imagine, there is no single right answer when selecting the best vein care method for your needs. In some cases, you may need a combination of procedures to address spider veins, varicose veins, and other vein diseases. Luckily, all of the vein care options we offer are nearly painless and provide a quick recovery. You’ll generally walk right out of the office, immediately after your vein surgery. Today we’ll take a look at all your Cincinnati vascular treatment options.

Vein Care Options in OH and KY

After your exam, which may include a painless Doppler ultrasound to pinpoint any vein problems, our vein doctor will explain your diagnosis. Many people have varicose veins, along with other conditions such as spider veins. In recommending the best course of treatment for you, our doctors will consider these options:

• Conservative treatment: We may begin with lifestyle changes, like support stockings and a change in your type or level of daily activity/exercise. If this does not relieve your symptoms, such as leg pain or swelling, we will consider the following options.
• EVLT or EVLA: Endovenous laser ablation is precise, ultrasound-guided, laser treatment done using non-sedating local anesthesia. Our vein doctor will use a minute laser fiber to heat the vascular lining and collapse the diseased vein. 
• Ambulatory Phlebectomy: For larger varicose veins, that may be discolored, and/or bulging in a 3D effect under the skin, we often use this procedure. Following the course of the problem vein, our doctor makes several 2-millimeter incisions, almost as small as needle sticks. Using a specialized hooked surgical instrument, similar to a thin crochet needle, your vascular surgeon pulls the incompetent vein out.
• UGS: Ultrasound Guided (Foam) Sclerotherapy, also known as Ultrasound Guided Chemical Ablation, works best on deep veins, where other techniques are not practical. Guided by ultrasound, your surgeon injects a chemical sclerosant into the problem vein to irritate and collapse it.

What to Expect After Expert Varicose Vein Treatment

You can rely upon our expert vein doctors to recommend the best Cincinnati vein treatment for your specific needs. Your vein specialist will explain the reasoning behind your care plan, so you can feel confident in the treatment choice. Because of advancements in vein procedures, issues like varicose veins, spider veins, and vascular disease can be treated through quick, efficient medical techniques in our offices. Over the next few days after treatment, your legs will get better and better, as you’ll notice in our Before & After results photo gallery. You can count on an improvement in the appearance of your legs, with unsightly veins eliminated, and you’ll also enjoy symptom relief and improved vein health.

If you live in the local Cincinnati area, contact Vascular and Interventional Associates in nearby Crestview Hills, KY, for personalized vein care, tailored to your exact needs.