The names of some of the newest minimally invasive Boynton Beach vein disease treatments sound a bit like something out of a sci-fi novel: sclerotherapy, microphlebectomy, and endovenous laser treatments. What are they all about, and how do they work?
Vein disease is the result of weakening or damage to the tiny valves inside, our veins. These valves help ensure that blood flows up the body and back to the heart. When they don’t work properly, blood can pool in the legs, which can lead to swelling, distension, aching, and those unsightly varicose veins.
Varicose veins are a progressive problem, meaning they won’t go away on their own, and in fact are likely to get worse. So, the newest minimally invasive vein treatments are designed to remove or seal off those veins, so that your body can route blood through healthier veins in the area.
Both sclerotherapy and endovenous laser treatments seal off problem veins permanently. With sclerotherapy, a solution is injected into the vein that causes it to collapse and close. The vein is gradually reabsorbed by your body as blood flows through healthier veins, disappearing little by little until you can hardly see it at all. In addition to improved aesthetics, you’ll notice the improved circulation too, as your accompanying symptoms of vein disease disappear.
Microphlebectomy is a safe, effective method of removing varicose veins through tiny incisions in the skin. The incisions are so small they heal without scarring, and they require only local anesthetics. All of these procedures can be performed by a Vein Specialist on an outpatient basis, in about an hour, right at our Boynton Beach vein clinic.
That depends on a number of factors. At your first appointment, your Boynton Beach Vascular Doctor will perform a thorough venous health evaluation, including taking a medical history and performing a visual examination of your legs. He will then conduct a Doppler ultrasound exam, a painless way to see the veins deep beneath the surface of your skin. This is also an excellent way to detect deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which are potentially deadly blood clots.
After the examination, you and your South Palm Cardiovascular Associates Vein Specialist will work together to create a customized treatment plan that addresses both your aesthetic goals and your health concerns. It is very important to us to work with the whole patient, not just a series of varicose veins, so we’ll take the time to get to know you personally. This way you can also be sure you’ll have minimal downtime and minimal discomfort on the path to restoring the health and beauty of your legs.
So give us a call today at 561-515-0080 to set up an appointment. We can answer any questions you might have, and we look forward to meeting you in person.
