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I’ve heard that varicose veins are just a cosmetic problem. Can this be true?  I’m in so much pain! 
Varicose veins can cause pain, swelling, phlebitis and sometimes hemorrhage. We have treated dozens of patients whose severe varicose veins were caused by severe reflux disease otherwise known as venous insuffiency. Venous insufficiency is a recognized medical conditon that most insurances cover.

I’ve heard that sclerotherapy does not work and that my spider veins will just come back – is this true? 
Sclerotherapy done badly and/or with an ineffective sclerosant such as saline does have a high recurrence rate. This is why specialized training in phlebology is so important. At Pacific Vein Care, we use a sclerosant called Polidocanol which is highly effective and painless.

Can’t I just wear compression stockings to eliminate and shrink my varicose veins? 
Support stockings are a temporary measure that will not fix a chronic, physical problem like the new, effective, minimally invasive technologies and treatments will. Compression stockings are not a definitive treatment.

Don’t I need all of my veins? If you treat them and they go away, what will happen? 
The veins that we treat are already diseased and are not functioning properly (or pumping blood). Therefore, your body has already created new, healthy veins to take over and do the work for the failed ones. Closing the diseased veins actually improves your circulation by forcing the pooling blood out of the failed vein and into surrounding, healthy veins.

Does crossing your legs and/or standing too long cause varicose veins? 
The primary cause of varicose vein disease is heredity. However, other secondary factors include hormones, prolonged standing, previous trauma and/or injury to the leg and obesity.

How does Radiofrequency Ablation actually work? 
Radiofrequency Ablation treats the Saphenous Veins from the inside using a catheter with a heated tip.   The radiofrequency through the catheter causes the vein walls to shrink down and the collagen on the inside of the vein to become tacky.  The vein then seals itself shut and the blood is diverted to healthy veins.  It’s that easy.

What are the potential complications of the Radiofrequency Ablation  procedure? 
There are potential complications with any medical procedure, however only minimal complications have been experienced with the Radiofrequency Ablation Treatment. Some rare complications include phlebitis, numbness or tingling and skin burns. If you are concerned about these, the doctor will discuss them with you in detail.

How successful is Radiofrequency Ablation Treatment? 
Medical literature says that recurrence following ablation treatment is two to three percent. These success rates are higher than the success rates of vein stripping surgery. Radiofrequency Ablation treatment, sclerotherapy, and ambulatory microphlebectomy are all office-based procedures that are covered by most insurance including Medicare.

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Pacific Vein Care
445 Park Avenue
Cary, IL 60013
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Pacific Vein Care is taking the following measures to ensure you have healthy and safe access to our services.

  • Prior to every visit, we will ask screening questions to ensure the safest possible environment for both patients and your healthcare providers.
  • Associate wellness and temperature checks will be completed prior to the start of every shift.
  • We ask that ALL patients and associates wear masks upon entering the office.
  • Upon entry to our office, there will be hand sanitizer readily available.
  • You will be taken to a treatment room immediately on your arrival to complete your consultation or treatment in a private space disinfected immediately before and after your visit.
  • We will encourage safe distancing whenever possible. Please note the social distancing markers at the front desk.
  • We are eliminating coffee service and water bottles from our waiting area to reduce the chance of community transmission.
  • Each day we are screening our staff and following CDC guidelines regarding any members who are ill or who have had possible exposure.
  • If payment is required, we are encouraging no-touch payment methods. We are able to take payments over the phone using credit or debit cards.
  • If you, the patient, experience a cough or fever, or have recently visited any country with a CDC travel alert level III in the last month, or have come into close contact with people who have, please call us to reschedule. Patients will not incur any last-minute cancellation fees.

We will keep you updated. Please be assured that we will follow the CDC guidelines and continue to assess and update our protocols. Please feel free to inform us of any additional safeguards that we may be able to provide for you. We encourage you to help us!

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From the comfort and safety of your own home, initial consultations and office visits may be done via telemedicine. Call 815-759-2368 if you have any questions or would like to schedule today! We look forward to hearing from you soon. Stay healthy and safe.

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