Large, bulging veins close to the skin's surface are often found in the lower legs and feet and are called varicose. Because we walk, stand and run on our feet, veins in our lower legs and feet receive quite a bit of blood pressure. Varicose veins can be more than a cosmetic concern since they impede blood flow and hinder the return of oxygen-depleted blood from the lower legs and back to the heart and lungs.
The cause for this is damaged valves that allow backward blood flow and blood pooling, enlarging the veins.
Untreated veins can lead to serious medical conditions with associated pain, inflammation and discoloration.
Ambulatory phlebectomy involves small incisions or needle punctures that are used to extract the problematic veins with a phlebectomy hook. A hook is inserted into a micro-incision in the leg. A section of the vein is hooked and then removed through the incision. With this procedure, a compression bandage is worn for two weeks. This minimizes swelling and discomfort and allows for proper healing.
About St. Louis Vein Center
Laser Vein Center is a medical
practice combining advanced, innovative medical technology into a
relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. We treat all vein problems from small
cosmetic spider veins to advanced vein disease and skin ulcers.
Varicose
veins are a real medical issue that, left untreated, can lead to larger
problems. Veins are more than a cosmetic issue.
Your visit to our office begins with
diagnostics, evaluating the health of your veins. Dr. Wright sees all
patients from diagnostics through treatment and into follow-up, and each
treatment plan is individualized to the needs of the patient's veins.
We treat with state-of-the-art methods,
emphasizing minimal downtime and maximum healing. Dr. Wright regularly
participates in ongoing education and training to stay advanced in care.
Dr. Wright also conducts research in the field of vein disease and
treatment, publishing numerous papers and studies on improvement of
efficacy of method and care.
We treat patients like honored guests,
with comfortable, personalized care. We seek to educate patients and
their families on veins and vein disease to help them understand the
importance of venous health.
Our practice is the only practice in
the area that accepts and is credentialed with all of the insurance
carriers in the region, which often makes us the most affordable
provider of these services. Since we are an independent office, we carry
no extra facility fees or hospital costs, which helps your treatment
expense greatly.
Featured Specialist for Varicose Vein Surgery in St. Louis, MO
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