Which treatment is right for you?

While they are often a symptom of a larger problem, varicose and spider veins are not life-threatening conditions. Not all patients require surgical or minimally invasive treatments. In fact, you may get adequate relief of your symptoms from wearing graduated support stockings.

If symptoms persist, there are several options to treat varicose and spider veins.

In rare cases, large varicose veins may be treated with a surgical procedure called vein stripping. But for most, a less invasive procedure will effectively eliminate varicose veins.

Unlike other vein centers, Legacy Vein Clinic of the greater South Bend area offers a free screening, which includes a review by a member of our staff to determine if a comprehensive evaluation is right for you. If you elect to have a comprehensive evaluation, we will provide a thorough ultrasound examination of your problem area or areas, a service that is generally covered by insurance. The comprehensive evaluation will enable us to make a recommendation for which course of treatment is best for you.

Vein Treatments

Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are very common; about half of all adults aged 40-69 have them. That equates to about 20 million people in the United States who are suffering from varicose veins or spider veins, which appear on the surface and give the skin a discolored appearance.

In addition to being unsightly, they can be painful and sometimes even debilitating. Women are twice as likely as males to develop varicose and spider veins, but there are still millions of men who suffer from this condition.

Endovenous Laser Ablation

Endovenous laser ablation (also known as endovenous laser surgery or EVLT) is an FDA-approved alternative to surgical vein stripping at our Mishawaka vein center. EVLT requires a small needle stick into the affected vein, through which a laser fiber is inserted. As pulses of light are delivered inside the vein by the laser system, the vein collapses and is sealed shut.

VenaSeal Varicose Vein Treatment

The VenaSeal^™ closure system uses a special medical adhesive to close the vein. This unique approach offered at our state-of-the-art Mishawaka clinic, protects against the risk of nerve injury, which is an uncommon risk associated with certain thermal-based procedures. VenaSeal is administered without the use of tumescent anesthesia, avoiding the discomfort associated with multiple needle sticks. This procedure also has the added benefit of no compression wear and a return to normal activities immediately.

Legacy Vein Clinic is an experienced VenaSeal clinic in the greater South Bend area with doctors who are specially trained to use the VenaSeal system for treating varicose veins. Call (574) 272-5347 today and learn more about the VenaSeal treatment.

Sclerotherapy Treatment

Sclerotherapy can be used to treat either varicose veins or spider veins (although it is more frequently used for spider veins). It involves using a tiny needle to inject medication into the damaged vein(s). The medication irritates the vein’s lining, causing it to collapse and be reabsorbed by the body. If dealt with at an early stage, spider veins can be prevented from becoming a larger problem. Depending on the type and number of veins being treated, you may need one to several injections over one or several sessions. The procedure has little associated discomfort and you will be able to easily walk out of our state-of-the-art facility at the end of the procedure wearing compression stockings.

Sclerotherapy cost is not covered by most health insurance plans, but the sclerotherapy procedure is very affordable. Call Legacy Vein Clinic at (574) 272-5347 for pricing details and a free screening.

Microphlebectomy Treatment

Microphlebectomy is the minimally invasive removal of surface varicose veins. It too is performed on an outpatient basis, under local anesthesia. You are able to walk immediately after the procedure. Microphlebectomy incisions are tiny (so tiny that sutures are not needed) and typically leave nearly imperceptible marks. Not all vein centers offer this technique, but Legacy Vein Clinic performs microphlebectomy in cases of veins near the surface of the skin that are palpable. Our doctors are specially trained in the microphlebectomy procedure. Please call (574) 272-5347 to schedule your free screening.

Radiofrequency (RF) Ablation Treatment

Radiofrequency (RF) ablation is a technique that uses radiofrequency energy to seal the diseased vein closed. Your body then re-routes blood through other veins, and the closed vein shrinks and disappears over time.

Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive procedure performed in our outpatient office with a very low risk of complications. You can return to most normal activities immediately following your treatment.

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