What are my options for treatment of varicose veins?
Phlebectomy, which is the removal of short segments of the varicosed vein through very small incisions that usually do not need stitches. Compression bandages are applied for a few days and the patient is back to usual activities very quickly.

Sclerotherapy is an office procedure useful for treatment of spider veins (telangiectasia). A small needle is inserted under the skin and a solution of a sclerosing agent or chemical is injected into the vein to permanently close it. Multiple injections are usually needed to completely close a cluster of these varicosities.

Newer techniques known as the Endoluminal ablation procedures have recently been developed to close varicose veins with the use of a either a radiofrequency catheter or Laser inserted into the vein. The heat produced by the radiofrequency energy causes the vein to collapse and seal shut. This is an office procedure, with expected return to normal activities in 1-4 days.

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