Tired of hiding your legs? If you've been living with the discomfort and embarrassment of varicose veins, you're not alone. Varicose veins afflict 40 million Americans, making it one of the most prevalent diseases affecting both men and women. But there is hope — with MeritCare's help, you can beat varicose veins and gain the confidence you need to finally show off your legs.
MeritCare Vein Services is proud to offer minimally invasive, cosmetically sound options for treating varicose veins.
Treatment
Endovenous Laser Therapy
This quick, scar-free and virtually painless procedure is performed under local anesthesia in a doctor's treatment room, usually in less than an hour. A thin laser fiber is inserted into the vein through a small incision. Laser energy is then used to heat the vein, causing it to shrink and collapse, rerouting the blood flow to healthy veins.
Microstab Phlebectomy
When laser therapy isn't enough, this procedure safely removes the remaining veins through small incisions.
Sclerotherapy
If you have small, unsightly spider veins, sclerotherapy may be for you. A concentrated saline or specially developed chemical solution is injected with a very small needle into the vein, causing it to collapse and become barely noticeable or invisible. The work of carrying the blood is shifted to other healthy blood vessels nearby.
Subfascial Endoscopic Perforator Surgery
If you have significant inflammation and have or are at risk for ulcers, this procedure may be the answer for you. Veins are removed using an endoscope inserted through a small incision.
Transilluminated-Powered Phlebectomy
This procedure, requiring general or light anesthesia, involves an illumination device inserted under the skin. The special light allows your doctor to highlight abnormal veins, which are then removed with a small surgical tool. The procedure is quick, requires few incisions and has proven cosmetic results.