Varicose veins develop in the legs when there is too much pressure on healthy veins and it becomes difficult for the heart and vein to push the blood against gravity back to the heart. The vein wall becomes weak and the tiny valves inside the vein that close so the blood does not flow backward […]
Sclerotherapy: A Varicose Vein’s Worst Nightmare
To help you get rid of your varicose veins, we at Pacific Vein Care are proud to offer sclerotherapy. Varicose veins can cause a drop in self-esteem due to their appearance. But more than just the look of varicose veins, they can lead to a wide range of health problems. We encourage you to learn […]
Are You a Perfect Candidate for Sclerotherapy?
Even though there are numerous methods for getting rid of spider and varicose veins, sclerotherapy remains a solid option you should consider. The procedure utilizes an injectable liquid that causes either large or small visible veins to fade away after some time. This treatment has been around for several decades and tends to produce permanent […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Ambulatory Phlebectomy in McHenry, IL
If you are suffering from varicose veins, one treatment procedure our doctors at Pacific Vein Care may suggest is ambulatory phlebectomy. Ambulatory phlebectomy is a minimally-invasive surgical procedure for treating varicose veins. During this procedure, doctors remove small portions of superficial veins. This is an outpatient procedure done under superficial local anesthetic. Swiss dermatologist Dr Robert […]