Premier Varicose Veins Care in Illinois

Varicose veins can be unsightly and indicative of underlying vascular disease. It is essential to seek top-line treatment. Treatment of varicose veins in Illinois is a specialty of Kristen Forsythe FNP and her team. They offer a range of contemporary, minimally invasive, and cosmetic-friendly varicose veins treatment options.

We investigated the efficacy of their methods and have compiled below the best treatment solutions at the center. You can book online to request an appointment right away.

What Are Varicose Veins?

Varicose veins are enlarged superficial veins that commonly appear on the leg. The veins can appear as purple, blue, or red bulges on your skin.

Varicose veins can be a cosmetic issue or lead to more serious vascular problems. The protruding veins occur when the valves in your veins weaken and cause blood pooling. Individuals who exert pressure on their legs are likely to develop varicose veins.

Symptoms of Varicose Veins

A history of past deep vein thrombosis or a genetic link of calf varicosities is likely to cause varicose veins. Women, too, are prone to getting varicose veins. The symptoms manifest as:

•         Unpleasant dilated veins
•         Itching around the affected area
•         Skin discoloration
•         Pain after standing for long

If you notice the above symptoms, it is time to seek treatment services at Forsythe’s Vascular Specialists center. You can’t self-diagnose the bulging veins or pain as varicose veins. Other culprits of pain in your leg can be arthritis or musculoskeletal damage. Only a qualified vascular expert can determine whether you have varicose veins.

Treatment Options for Varicose Veins

The initial treatment is usually home-based care, such as elevating your leg, wearing elastic stockings, and applying ointments. But when you discover varicose veins, it is usually past the home-based care remedy. When you visit Vascular Specialists, you can expect:

Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy involves a doctor injecting Asclera into your veins. The solution causes the varicose veins to rupture, scar, and constrict blood flow. Sclerotherapy also diverts blood flow to healthier veins.

Endovenous Ablation

Endovenous ablation uses laser or radiofrequency energy. Radiofrequency ablation is a common endovenous procedure where the doctor will insert a catheter with a camera on one end into a nerve opening. The catheter will release heat, closing off the damaged vein. Endovenous ablation is highly specific, and doctors use it to treat low-spread varicose veins.

VenaSeal®

VenaSeal is a non-thermal treatment that seals venous walls with medical-grade adhesive.

Surgery

Larger varicose veins usually won’t respond to minimally invasive treatment. If that’s the case, the vein specialist opts for surgery which includes a diverse range of ligation, stripping, and phlebectomy. Ligation stops the blood from pooling while stripping removes the veins altogether.

Phlebectomy and ligation prevent varicose veins from appearing, providing long-term solutions to recurrent varicose veins.

The treatment procedures may not be one time. Also, your vascular specialist may recommend using multiple treatment options to treat varicose veins effectively. Cosmetic treatment is the safest bet if there are no underlying concerns about varicose veins.

Vascular Specialists know varicose veins detract from the quality of life and impact your aesthetic appearance. Reach out to get an accurate diagnosis of your vascular complications and receive actionable treatment plans. Visit our centers at Tinley Park and Evergreen Park for vascular treatment in Illinois.