It’s getting warmer out, and that means you’ll want to show off your legs. But for those that struggle with varicose and spider veins, spring and summer clothes are a scary thought. I can’t wear those shorts; they show off my veiny legs. You’re not sure when you started getting varicose veins on the backs of your knees, but varicose veins have kept you from dressing the way that you want for some time.
At Vein Center of Florida, we offer a series of treatments to reduce the appearance of and remove varicose veins. Our vein treatments include ambulatory phlebectomy, sclerotherapy, and EVLT. Since so many of you have asked, we’ll focus on a procedure that removes varicose veins by extraction–ambulatory phlebectomy. So how can ambulatory phlebectomy get you spring ready legs?
Understanding Ambulatory Phlebectomy
While the name ambulatory phlebectomy may seem unfamiliar, you’ve probably heard about microphlebectomy. This vein treatment works for patients that have a specific size varicose vein or several, that are too large for sclerotherapy injections and often too small for laser treatment. Before this minimally invasive procedure, there were surgical options that could take a few weeks to recover from and usually left a few larger scars.
With ambulatory phlebectomy, Dr. Jimenez can extract the damaged vein from the leg so that it’s gone forever. This treatment works best when the veins are affected in complex branches that run along the leg. Any tracks of varicose veins can be removed in one treatment through small pinpoint needle holes in the skin and there are no scars. Dr. Jimenez takes hold of these problem veins with a miniature, hooked tool that can pull the vein from your skin so it can be cut from the leg without surgery.
After your ultrasound vein screening with Dr. Jimenez to make sure there are no serious conditions that should be treated before you have ambulatory phlebectomy, he will recommend the treatment. If you’re someone who doesn’t want to take a few days off of work and just wants to see attractive legs so you can enjoy the spring, there’s no recovery from ambulatory phlebectomy. You can go home that same day and walk around or do your housework. You’ll need a compression stocking for support and comfort, but that’s all.
Don’t Worry About Removing Varicose Veins
During your consultation for ambulatory phlebectomy, you can ask any questions you have. The most common question when you consider varicose vein removal is whether or not it is safe to remove your veins. Dr. Jimenez will tell you that when your veins are damaged, you can think of it as a domino effect where one damaged vein produces several. In fact, removing these varicose veins is your best option. Ambulatory phlebectomy is safe and supports healthy circulation throughout the legs because you’re removing the obstacle that creates weak veins and their valves so that blood can flow upward without issue.
Spring is here, and if you want to see healthy legs, ambulatory phlebectomy can help you see them sooner. The treatment only takes one hour to complete. Call Vein Center of Florida today at 800-910-VEIN to schedule your appointment.