Varicose Vein Treatment Clinic Oak Creek, WI | Vanish Veins

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Endovenous Thermal Ablation
Endovenous thermal ablation is a minimally
invasive, in-office treatment alternative to
surgical stripping of the great or small
saphenous vein that is insufficient and causing
reflux or backward flow of the blood. After
injecting a small amount of local anesthesia, we
use ultrasound technology to guide the catheter
into the vein. There are a few small needle
sticks to the skin to anesthetize the area around
the vein prior to using radio-frequency or laser
technology to seal and collapse the vein.
Following the procedure, a bandage or compression
hose is placed on the treated leg
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Foam Sclerotherapy
Foam Sclerotherapy is used via ultrasound
guidance and is another in-office treatment
alternative to surgical stripping or thermal
ablation. With this technique is done with either
a liquid or foamed sclerosant, while the doctor
visually monitors the vein collapse on
ultrasound. This enables treatment of veins that
cant be seen because they are below the surface
of the skin and would otherwise require surgical
removal. Ultrasound imaging is used to guide a
needle into the abnormal vein and deliver
medication to collapse the vessel.
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Medical Adhesive Technology
The VenaSeal procedure an FDA-approved for use in
the U.S. and utilizes a specially formulated
medical adhesive that closes the vein after
injection. This unique approach is performed
under ultrasound guidance and requires one needle
stick. Patients report minimal-to-no bruising
post procedure and there is no need to wear
compression stockings after the
procedure. VenaSeal is currently covered by
Medicare and may be covered by private insurance.
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Cosmetic Spider Veins
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Ambulatory Phlebectomy
Ambulatory phlebectomy is a method of surgical
removal of surface varicose veins. Ambulatory
phlebectomy is performed using local anesthesia.
The area surrounding the varicose vein clusters
is flooded with anesthetic fluid. A needle is
then used to make a puncture next to the varicose
vein and a small hook is inserted into the needle
hole and the varicose vein is grasped and
removed. The punctures typically leave nearly
imperceptible scars. After the vein has been
removed by phlebectomy, a bandage and/or
compression stocking is worn for a short period.
Ambulatory phlebectomy is often performed in
conjunction with endovenous ablation and is good
for tortuous, bulky veins that are close to the
skin.
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Leg Swelling Ulcers
Chronic venous insufficiency can manifest as leg
swelling (lymphedema), skin discoloration
(lipodermatosclerosis) and venous ulcers. These
problems are difficult to treat and lead to
significant patient dissatisfaction. Compression
stockings are the mainstay of conservative
treatment but venous ablation or sclerotherapy of
the superficial veins or so-called perforators
are well-studied treatments that can alleviate
and prevent future development or progression of
disease. A comprehensive duplex ultrasound of the
legs will be completed in the office to map the
veins that cause these problems.