Treatment Options for Veins

Endovenous Laser Ablation

EndoVenous Laser Treatment (Ablation) is an alternative to surgery. The FDA approved 45-minute office procedure is used to treat varicose veins at the source. It requires only local anesthetic and enables patients to return to normal activity immediately with minimal or no pain.

Endovenous Laser Treatment (Ablation) involves using duplex ultrasound to map out the saphenous vein and then moves a laser fiber through the vein to the groin. The laser then emits highly targeted energy to seal the vein shut. Thermal (Heat) ablation causes contraction and permanent occlusion of the blood vessel being treated, with minimal effects beyond the vessel wall.

Ablation of the saphenous vein treats varicose veins without the costs or risks associated with open surgical procedures. For the 20-50% of adults who are affected by varicose veins Endovenous Laser Treatment means shorter recovery time, greater success rates, no scarring, less cost, greater convenience and better results than surgery.

We are the only clinic in Utah that uses the Cool Touch CTEV 1320nm laser. The Cool Touch is one of the least painful lasers on the market today. There is significantly less bruising and pain which means back to normal activities faster and with less recovery complications. Most Patients only require ibuprofen pot treatment.

Radiofrequency Ablation (VNUS Closure)

The VNUS closure fast procedure is a minimally invasive office treatment using thermal radio-frequency energy to ablate the saphenous veins. It works very similar to the Endovenous laser procedure. Similar to the Cooltouch 1320 laser the VNUS closurefast procedure produces excellent results with less bruising and pain that the lower wavelength laser such as 810 or 940nm wavelength lasers. At Vein Institute of Utah we are dedicated to utilizing the most up to date technology in order to produce the best outcome possible. Dr. Hadjbian will determine which treatment is best for your individual circumstances.

 

 

Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy

Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy is a treatment for varicose veins that is an effective alternative to surgery. This technique will eliminate non-saphenous varicose veins without the complications and risk of having veins surgically removed.

Duplex ultrasound has such a high success rate because it guides injections with more precision and is an invaluable tool for treating the harder to locate veins deep within the leg that fuel the increased blood supply to the surface spider and varicose veins. Duplex ultrasound guides injections of a potent sclerosing medication directly into the varicose veins causing them to then collapse and then close.

Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy is often used before treating spider veins because it addresses their underlying root cause and often eradicates the problem. These harder to reach veins are often the resource for spider veins and until the deeper damaged veins are eradicated surface veins will not disappear.

This popular technique is fast becoming the most widely used treatment for non-saphenous varicose veins. It is proven to be one of the most effective and least invasive of all the vein treatments.

Dr. Hadjbian has helped pioneer the advanced techniques of both Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy as a well as Endovenous Foam Treatment in the state of Utah.

 

 

Ambulatory Phlebectomy

Ambulatory Phlebectomy is a treatment that involves removing a large area of varicose veins by placing minute incisions (1-2mm) and using a phlebectomy hook to extract the varicose vein through them. Although a patient will often be given local anesthesia the incisions are so small they do not require surgical stitches.

Ambulatory Phlebectomy resolves both the cosmetic and clinical symptoms of varicose veins and only requires a compression bandage to be worn for approximately 1-2 weeks following the procedure. It is an effective treatment that can be conveniently and comfortably done in the office.

Transilluminated Sclerotherapy

Spider veins can be caused by pressure from blood leaking from connecting reticular veins (superficial blue-green veins). In order to obtain better and longer-lasting results, it is important to locate and treat these superficial feeder veins. The Vein Institute of Utah uses an advanced device called the Veinlite to locate these often hard-to-find veins, and has developed a treatment called Transilluminated Sclerotherapy™. The Veinlite transilluminates the skin and makes it translucent so the reticular veins can be easily seen. Sclerotherapy is then used to eliminate these reticular veins making the treatment of the overlying spider veins more effective.

 

Visual Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy is the treatment that has been used since the 1930’s and is considered by Phlebologist to be the most effective treatment for varicose veins and spider veins available to date. This treatment eliminates the unsightly purple and blue veins that are the cause of embarrassment and discomfort for many people.

 

 

How does Sclerotherapy work?

Sclerotherapy treatment involves using a fine needle to inject a sclerosing solution directly into the affected veins which irritates the lining of the blood vessel. The vessel then collapses and closes. The damaged veins then begin to be absorbed by the body. Sclerotherapy treatments usually are administered in 3-5 separate sessions to provide desired results.  The treated veins usually begin to disappear gradually over the next 2-5 months.

What are the benefits of Sclerotherapy?

Not only does Sclerotherapy produce excellent cosmetic results, it also improves circulation in the legs because the blood flow is redirected to healthy veins rather than supplying blood to the damaged ones. Despite all the advancements in laser technology, Sclerotherapy remains the most frequently used treatments by doctors for varicose vein and spider vein treatment. It is the most effective, least invasive, inexpensive and pain free treatment currently available.

Steps to Varicose and Spider Vein Treatment

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