 Causes
of Spider and Varicose Veins
When a
vein becomes incompetent, gravity works
to reverse the flow of venous blood
towards the feet. Generally while one
is walking or exercising, the blood
flow is normal through the incompetent
vein and blood is moved out of the leg.
However, when one stands without exercising,
the flow in the incompetent vein reverses
and blood backfills the lower leg. This
restricts venous drainage and results
in high blood pressure of the surface
veins of the leg.
High blood pressure
of the surface veins causes the veins
to distend over time producing varicose
veins. It also increases
the pressure in the smaller veins causing
these to stretch and become very prominent.
When these are just under the skin,
they are known as spider
veins.
Spider Vein Treatment
and Varicose Vein Treatment
We offer
several laser technologies to treat spider
veins based on your individual needs.
Spider vein treatment may be accomplished
with our new 940 nm Medipulse laser system
or the Syneron Elos System. These cutting
edge technologies erase spider veins right
before the patient's eyes with very little
discomfort. Sclerotherapy is utilized
for larger varicose vein treatment when
indicated. Large vein dysfunction is treated
by actually introducing the laser system
into the vein in a painless office procedure.
Endoluminal Ablation of the Saphenous
Vein
This laser
procedure is an alternative to classic
vein stripping (the usual varicose vein
treatment offered by most vein clinics).
This laser procedure is done in the office
and is relatively painless. A fiberoptic
filament is inserted into the saphenous
vein through a small needle puncture.
It is connected to a laser that seals
the vein closed from the inside. The procedure
is quick, safe and effective. It is well
tolerated with minimal recovery time.
Subfascial
Endoscopic Perforator Surgery (SEPS procedure)
The SEPS
procedure is designed to correct a specific
abnormality of the veins deep in the leg
that causes edema, skin changes and can
lead to ulcer formation. The procedure
is performed utilizing a small television
camera system that is introduced into
the leg in an outpatient surgery setting.
Correction of this problem reduces leg
swelling and significantly aids in the
healing of chronic leg ulcers. Nationally,
Dr. Joyce is one the most experienced
surgeons in this operation.
>>Learn More about the SEPS Procedure
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