Endovenous
Laser (Elas), and Endovenous Radio Frequency
(Closure®) are both methods
to eliminate the abnormal saphenous vein
from circulation without stripping.
Assisted
by
ultrasound guidance, (1) a special thin catheter
is placed inside the saphenous vein. (2)
The
energy applied heats the inside of the vein
to destroy the lining. (3) The vein contracts
forming a fibrous tissue which ultimately
dissolves.
Blood flow diverts spontaneously to the deep
veins where the valves are almost always
normal.
Sclerotherapy: Sclerotherapy
is a very effective method of treating varicose
veins. This technique
eliminates
reticular or medium sized veins.
Ultrasound
Guided Sclerotherapy: Utilizing
ultrasound the varicose vein is visualized
on
a screen and Dr. Bardwil uses this technology
to guide the placement of a needle directly
into
the diseased vein. A sclerosing agent is injected
into the veins. This causes an irritation
to
the inner lining of the vein resulting in closure
of the vein. The injections are done along
the
course of the vessel, as needed, usually 4-5
injections per leg. The number of treatments
varies depending on the severity of your condition.
The Doctor will determine if this procedure
will be effective
and safe for you.
Ambulatory
Phlebectomy: After initial consultation
with ultrasound to evaluate leg veins,
we determine if the saphenous vein needs
to be treated. If the saphenous vein
is normal, we remove the varicose veins
by making small (less than 5mm) incisions
under local anesthesia. After the closure
of the saphenous vein, residual veins
may be treated in a similar manner.
Compression
Hose aid in the treatment
of varicose veins by helping squeeze
the
blood up and out of the legs by means
of an upward gradient compression and
are commonly used during treatment.
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| Treatment
for Spider Veins |
Spider veins are best treated with a
combination of injections (sclerotherapy)
and laser (diode 940nm laser). Special
solutions are injected into the veins
with a very small needle. The solutions
destroy and dry up the vein. The laser
has a specific wavelength that passes
through the skin and penetrates the targeted
veins causing its collapse, helping to
clear away any remaining spider veins.
This combination treatment offers the
very best results. This highly advanced
laser system quickly and safely helps
rid patients of undesirable leg, face,
neck or chest veins. |
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