Varicose Veins

Varicose veins develop in persons who inherit them, either alone or with spider veins – not because you cross your legs. When internal valves lose their seal over time, 1-way flow becomes 2-way flow. It is this backward flow (reflux) that causes veins to become large and protrude to the surface, creating unsightly and/or painful symptoms such as aching, heaviness, tiredness, restlessness, and itching. If left untreated, this can lead to complications such as dermatitis, pigmentation, ulcers, or worse – dangerous blood clots (thrombosis)

Fortunately, the days of surgical removal or “vein stripping” are over. During the past decade, non-surgical out-patient office procedures have been developed to make treating varicose veins a simple, almost painless process. Using endovenous (inside the vein) techniques, solutions or small fibers can be accurately placed under ultrasound imaging guidance which cause the diseased vein to shrink and disappear over time. Instead of surgical and anesthetic risks, scars, and painful recovery, you can walk out of the office after a 30-minute procedure and resume normal activities.

At VCOC, there is no “disconnect” between diagnostic mapping of veins and their treatment. Dr. Kanter introduced ultrasound-guided endovenous treatment to Southern California in 1991, and peforms both the diagnostic ultrasound and treatment, leaving no room for misinterpretation or error.

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