1. No category

Treatment of varices (endovenous varicose vein
ablation)
The treatment of varices by top vein doctor new jersey, also known as intravenous
ablation, uses radiofrequency or laser energy to cauterize and close the varicose veins
in the legs. It can be used for cosmetic purposes, but it is most commonly used to help
improve the symptoms of varicose veins such as pain, swelling and irritation,
discoloration or inflammation of the skin. Endovenous ablation is safe, less invasive
than conventional surgery, and virtually does not leave any scars.
Talk to your top vein doctor nj about any illness, medical condition, allergies and
medications you are taking, including herbal supplements and aspirin. You may be
advised to stop taking aspirin, no steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or
blood thinners for several days before your procedure at Vein Clinic New Jersey.
You might be asked to put on a robe. Make arrangements for someone to take you
back to your home.
What is the treatment of varicose veins (intravenous varicose vein ablation)?
Varicose veins are abnormally large veins that are usually found in the legs. Normally,
blood circulates from the heart to the legs through arteries and returns to the heart
through veins. The veins contain one-way valves that allow blood to return from the
legs against gravity. If the valves leak blood, it accumulates in the veins, and the veins
can enlarge or become varicose.
Endovenous ablation is a minimally invasive image-guided varicose veins treatment
New Jersey for varicose veins. It uses radiofrequency or laser energy to cauterize
(burn) and close the abnormal veins that lead to the formation of varicose veins.
What are some common uses of this procedure?
While this procedure by top varicose vein doctor in nj can be used for cosmetic
purposes, it is most commonly used to help improve symptoms related to varicose
veins in the legs. Symptoms may include:
•
Persistent or throbbing pain
•
Heavy or tired legs
•
swelling
•
Irritation or sores on the skin
•
Discoloration of the skin
•
Inflammation in the veins
How should I prepare?
You should inform your top varicose vein doctor in New Jersey about any
medication you are taking, including herbal supplements, and about allergies,
especially local anesthetics, general anesthesia , or iodine contrast material. Your
doctor may advise you to stop taking aspirin, no steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
(NSAIDs), or anticoagulants for a specific period of time before the varicose veins
treatment nj.
What are the benefits?
•
No surgical incision by varicose vein doctor in New Jersey is needed: just a
small cut in the skin that does not need stitches.
•
When compared to traditional vein removal techniques, intravenous ablation is
more effective, has fewer complications, and is associated with much less pain during
recovery.
•
Ablation is generally free of complications and safe.
•
This procedure leaves almost no scar since the placement of the catheter
requires openings of only a few millimetres in the skin, and not large incisions.
•
Most veins treated by varicose vein doctor in nj are effectively invisible even
by ultrasound 12 months after the procedure.
•
Most patients have immediate symptomatic relief and can return to normal
activities within one or two days with little or no pain.