Lasting Varicose Vein Treatment in Corpus Christi and Beaumont, TX
Varicose veins are enlarged veins that often bulge at the surface of the skin. They are more dilated than spider veins or reticular veins and often look like twisted ropes with purple or blue coloration. Varicose veins are not only unsightly but can be an indication of a more serious health problem.
VasCare is a trusted, experienced provider of varicose vein treatment. We achieve lasting results through minimally invasive procedures with minor disruption to your daily life.
Reach out to us today for a consultation with a varicose veins specialist near you.
Varicose Vein Causes and Symptoms
Genetics, obesity, vein damage (especially near the pelvis), blood clots, and a sedentary lifestyle can all contribute to the development of varicose veins. Gender can play a role as well with women developing venous disease at higher rates than men. Pregnancy can elevate a woman’s blood volume, leading to additional pressure on leg veins. Other pregnancy related causes include hormone changes that allow the veins to relax. The growing fetus can apply pressure on the veins in the pelvis resulting in difficult emptying of the leg veins.
Varicose veins may cause skin irritation, such as itching or burning, swelling of the legs, pain and aching, fatigue, heavy or restless legs, and leg cramps.
These symptoms may also indicate an underlying disorder in the larger, deeper veins of the legs. That is why it is important to have varicose veins evaluated by a vascular specialist.
Why Your Varicose Veins May Need Treatment
Some people assume that varicose vein treatment is strictly cosmetic. While varicose veins may be unsightly, they can also be associated with more serious venous diseases such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism. For this reason medical treatment may not only be critical, it could be life-saving.
By treating your varicose veins, you can also decrease the likelihood of developing irreversible damage, infections, and/or ulcers.
Swollen legs and feet or leg pain are definite signs you need to pursue varicose vein treatment.
We Diagnose Varicose Veins with a Simple, Noninvasive Test
During your initial visit, you will be examined for common signs associated with venous disease. If signs exist, you will be given a diagnostic venous Doppler ultrasound. This noninvasive test uses sound waves emitted from a handheld device passed over the skin to allow your physician to determine exactly which veins need to be treated based on their blood flow. It can also identify blood clots and lymphedema.
The physician will then discuss the treatment options with you to form a treatment plan. The timing and extent of the treatment plan will be discussed to address your specific needs.
We Offer Cutting-Edge Varicose Vein Treatments
At Vascare we can address varicose veins in a number of different ways:
Conservative Therapy
Treatment usually begins with changes in lifestyle – exercise, weight loss, and leg elevation – and the use of compression stockings or socks. While they will not reverse vein damage, compression stocking can alleviate the symptoms of vein disease.
Endovascular Solutions
For more problemsome symptoms, Vascare offers minimally invasive, cutting-edge procedures to treat varicose veins.
Endovenous Ablation Therapy
ClosureFAST Targeted Endovenous Therapy is a quick and painless treatment that resolves varicose veins and other vein diseases through the use of radiofrequency (RF). RF heats the collagen in the vein walls, which causes the vein to shrink, seal shut, and ultimately be harmlessly absorbed by the surrounding tissue.
Foam Sclerotherapy
Foam Sclerotherapy treats severe instances of varicose veins with a simple injection of a chemical agent or sclerosant, which irritates the problematic vein and encourages it to close.
VenaSeal
The VenaSeal procedure uses a specially formulated medical adhesive to close the diseased vein, rerouting blood to healthier veins and providing symptom relief. VenaSeal boasts a 94.6% vein closure rate after one year. VasCare’s own Dr. Llewellyn Lee helped launch VenaSeal and train physicians all over the U.S. on treatment protocols.
Cosmetic Treatments
When small varicose veins are causing you embarrassment but not pain, VasCare can still help.
Liquid Injection Sclerotherapy
Similar to foam sclerotherapy, liquid injection sclerotherapy is a minimally invasive procedure that heals the venous reflux through a chemical agent or sclerosant. The sclerosant causes the disease vein to close and the blood to reroute to healthier veins. Noticeable improvement can often be seen in as little as three weeks with this simple therapy.
Here’s What Patients Say About VasCare
“I was initially referred to VasCare by my family physician for evaluation and treatment of thrombophlebitis and bulging varicose veins. I was also experiencing aching, painful legs that fatigued easily. I often noticed swollen ankles and throbbing along with itching and burning sensations near big ropey varicose veins. After undergoing the treatments in their office, all the symptoms that I initially presented with disappeared… Now my body gets tired before my legs do when I am running and on patrol.”
–Brian R., Petty Officer First Class
Meet Our Experienced Venous Disease Specialists
Dr. Llewellyn Lee – Board-certified Vascular & Interventional Radiologist
Corpus Christi, TexasDr. Jennifer Mike-Mayer – Board-certified Vascular Surgeon
Corpus Christi, TexasDr. Charles J. Gutierrez – Board-certified General Surgeon
Beaumont, TexasDr. Charles J. Gutierrez is a board-certified surgeon with over 20 years’ experience who specializes in venous disease treatment.
Enjoy the Benefits of Treatment at VasCare
Our clinics are advanced medical healthcare facilities staffed by board-certified and specialty-trained expert physicians and nurses with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating varicose veins and chronic venous disease.
Our therapies are…
- Minimally invasive
- Safe
- Outpatient
- Short downtime
- Less scarring
Varicose Veins FAQs
Is varicose vein treatment covered by insurance?
Do varicose veins come back?
However, new varicose veins may develop after your initial treatment that require their own treatment.