Up to 25 percent of women worldwide suffer from varicose and spider veins where heredity factors play an important role. If your legs tend to ache, feel heavy and tired, or feel as if they're burning after a prolonged period of sitting or standing due to this condition, there is a solution.

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Treatment Options ::

Ligation and stripping

This procedure is done in the hospital under general anesthetic. For patients who are not candidates for EVLT treatment this more invasive technique has been around for many years. Tried and tested surgically stripping and removing the incompetent varicose veins eliminates the pain and bulging associated with severe varicosities. Patients are able to go home the same day of the procedure. There is some discomfort and pain after the surgery, but pain medication and compression stockings help a speedy recovery.

EVLT

Endovenous laser treatment is a revolutionary new procedure used for the elimination of varicose veins. This laser treatment is performed in the office and takes about one hour. A local anesthetic is used so the patient experiences only mild discomfort. A laser fiber is inserted into the incompetent vein and the energy from the laser destroys that vein. The patient is able to walk out of the office an hour later and requires hardly any down time. A compression stocking is worn for three days to one week after the procedure and follow up treatment with sclerotherapy improves cosmetic finish.

Ambulatory Phlebectomy

This procedure is done in the office and takes approximately thirty minutes from start to finish. Local anesthetic is used so the patient feels minimal to no discomfort. A few small incisions are made in the skin and the unsightly veins are cut and tied off eliminating the pain and bulging from the varicose veins. There is minimal scarring and the results are cosmetically very pleasing. Sclerotherapy is usually recommended for two to three sessions after phlebectomy for an overall cosmetic finish. Medical insurance will typically cover phlebectomy.

Sclerotherapy

This procedure involves injecting a solution directly into the spider veins using a very tiny needle. This solution destroys the spider veins over time leading to the disappearance of those unsightly veins. No anesthesia is required and there is only minimal discomfort during the treatment. On average patients usually require three sclerotherapy treatments that are scheduled four weeks apart. A variety of solutions are used for injecting spider veins and your provider will assess which is the right one for you.

Compression hose

We offer custom fit Sigvaris compression stockings at our office. These stockings are recommended after the various treatments to assist in recovery. The stockings are also used for the prevention of varicose veins especially with patients who stand all day long.

Creams

We currently offer Hiruval 35, a European formulated cream that helps eliminate bruising post injection treatment and reduces discoloration from spider veins.

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Veinfully Beautiful
Dr. Paul Gaulin, M.D., F.R.C.S
3121 S. Maryland Parkway, Suite 220
Las Vegas, NV 89109
702.733.2088