Get Your Legs Ready for Spring With Varicose Vein Treatment

While it might not feel like it now, summer really isn’t that far away. Unless, of course, you’re dreading the coming of shorts season because of the appearance of varicose veins. In that case, warm temperatures might be here too soon. 

Now’s the time to visit us at MD Vein & Skin Specialists in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Clement Banda and his team specialize in the treatment of spider veins and varicose veins, two related conditions that, in mild cases, disrupt smooth skin tone and, in more severe cases, create dark, gnarly veins. 

There are convenient and effective minimally invasive surgical treatments for varicose veins. Let’s take a look at how you can get your legs ready for spring with treatment for varicose veins.

Chronic venous insufficiency

You may think that your heart provides all the force necessary to pump blood through your body. In fact, by the time blood reaches your extremities, the effects of the heart are indirect. The heart only pumps blood away from itself but relies on other forces to bring blood back to the heart.

Your veins carry blood back to the heart and lungs using a series of one-way valves that prevent blood from flowing backward. Muscle contractions during movement compress veins and force blood back toward the heart, which is one reason why a certain level of activity is necessary for fundamental health. From the head blood gets back to the heart mostly by gravitational force. 

Without this additional pumping, valves can start to fail, allowing blood to pool. Because of the effects of distance and gravity, this is often most obvious in your legs. It’s called chronic venous insufficiency, and it’s the primary cause of varicose veins. 

Varicose vein treatments

Despite the sometimes angry appearance of varicose veins, many cases are symptom-free. Other times, you may feel itchiness, aches, pains, cramping, swelling of legs, restlessness or heaviness. 

Dr. Banda examines your varicose vein condition and checks for signs of complications, so you’ll have that extra peace of mind before your vein treatment. 

Sclerotherapy

One of the older minimally invasive procedures for varicose veins, sclerotherapy, involves injecting an irritant into a problem vein. Today, using ultrasound guidance, a foam irritant makes quicker work of shutting down a varicose vein. 

Endovenous ablation

Using laser energy to initiate the breakdown process from within the varicose vein itself, endovenous ablation is the best solution for medium- to large-sized veins. Though the procedure takes longer than sclerotherapy, results appear more quickly and are less likely to require further treatment. 

Ambulatory phlebectomy

Sometimes, a more invasive procedure may be necessary. Ambulatory phlebectomy involves the surgical stripping of varicose veins. This procedure is usually reserved for rare cases when varicose veins cannot be treated by the less invasive procedures. 

Contact MD Vein & Skin Specialists for examination and treatment of your spider and varicose vein condition. Treatment now will have your legs looking great for spring’s warm weather. Call or click to book your visit today.