Varicose veins are not only unsightly, they can be extremely painful and lead to more serious health issues in the long term. It diminishes your overall quality of life and can erode your confidence and self-esteem. Varicose veins treatment in Schaumburg IL can help improve your life by removing the varicose veins and eliminating the pain and embarrassment that comes with the condition.
There are two main ways to treat varicose veins – surgical and non-surgical.
Traditional – Surgical
Up until very recently, varicose veins were removed using a complex surgical process known as surgical stripping. The process involves using either general or spinal anesthesia; numerous incisions are made along the course of the vein, where it is stripped out of the leg. The cuts heal but not without scar tissue being formed. The procedure is considered invasive, and requires several days of recovery time. It is typically done in a hospital setting.
Modern – Non-Surgical
The non-surgical method is known as Endovenous Laser and is much less invasive than the traditional surgical method. It is performed under local anesthetic and can be done in a clinic setting. With this method, an optic fiber is inserted via a needle into the varicose vein using ultrasound technology. The laser energy gets activated, and the fiber is slowly withdrawn from the vein. Heat is generated and closes the vein. With the main varicose vein closed, the surrounding, smaller veins can shrink or disappear entirely. The vein converts into scar tissue and gets absorbed by the body. The blood is rerouted through healthy veins.
Varicose veins treatment Schaumburg IL uses the non-surgical method to get rid of varicose veins. It’s important to talk to your primary health care provider to find out which method is best for you and the method he or she recommends may depend on your situation and overall health. Contact us for an appointment today at 847.882.1438.