Treat Annoying Spider Veins and Painful Varicose Veins With Innovative Methods

Many people suffer due to problems with blood flow in their veins, known as Venous Insufficiency. As much as half the population deals with itchiness or pain due to spider veins, varicose veins, and similar issues. But there are simple, minimally invasive solutions for these concerns that can offer relief. At O'Donnell Vein & Laser, we strive to deliver the best treatments for Venous Insufficiency Annapolis has to offer.

Treating Venous Insufficiency at O’Donnell Vein & Laser

The team at O'Donnell is dedicated to ensuring that our patients receive the most innovative and cutting-edge treatments for venous insufficiency in Annapolis, MD, and Easton, MD. Treating this issue can be complex, but board-certified phlebologist Dr. O'Donnell is highly skilled and experienced, providing patients with outstanding outcomes and premier patient care.

What is Venous Insufficiency?

This condition, which can be chronic, occurs when veins become weak and no longer allow blood to flow back to the heart. There are several stages of chronic insufficiency ranging from spider veins to varicose veins and even more severe symptoms. Those suffering from chronic venous insufficiency may experience symptoms, typically in the legs, including swelling, pain, cramps, or ulcers in more severe cases.

What causes Venous Insufficiency?

This vascular condition can be caused by a wide variety of factors, including genetics, sedentary lifestyle, pregnancy, obesity, or smoking. In some cases, it can also be caused by blood clots, injury or surgery in the area, or chronic high blood pressure in the leg veins due to lengthy periods of sitting or standing.

How is Venous Insufficiency treated?

There are multiple minimally invasive ways that venous insufficiency can be treated safely and effectively.

Endovenous Ablation for Venous Insufficiency

This treatment involves using radiofrequency waves or a laser tool to cauterize and close off varicose veins, which results in blood rerouting to functional veins. During treatment, local anesthesia is administered, tiny incisions are made in the leg, and then a catheter is inserted into the incision and the ablative tool through the catheter.

Other Non-Surgical Treatment for Venous Insufficiency

In the very early stages, we will often attempt to use completely non-invasive methods first to treat the issue. Treatments may include compression therapy, where compression wraps or pumps are used to try to reroute blood flow. There are also certain medications that can be prescribed to help with this condition.

Microphlebectomy for Venous Insufficiency

Another slightly more invasive but still non-surgical procedure for venous insufficiency is microphlebectomy. This procedure involves making small incisions very close to the problem veins, then using a special hook tool to physically extract the twisted veins from the area.

Sclerotherapy for Venous Insufficiency

Another possible minimally invasive treatment is sclerotherapy, where a special solution is injected into the problem veins. This solution causes the veins to build scar tissue and ultimately collapse, so blood naturally begins to flow through healthy veins instead.

What can treating Venous Insufficiency do for me?

Those who suffer from spider veins, varicose veins, or other related issues understand the daily struggle that it can entail. Our Annapolis & Easton venous insufficiency patients enjoy benefits from treatment that include:

Relieving pain, itching, or discomfort from malfunctioning veins
Eliminate unsightly, blue, twisted veins
Avoid anesthesia and long recovery times with minimally invasive treatment methods

Venous Insufficiency Treatment Candidates

Since there are several options for treatment, virtually anyone who wants to treat pain, discomfort, swelling, or cramps in the legs or other areas due to venous insufficiency is a good candidate. At a consultation, we can help you decide which venous insufficiency treatment may be best for you and your unique concerns.

Venous Insufficiency Treatment Results, Recovery, and Aftercare

Recovery will depend on your body's ability to heal and which method was used, but generally, downtime is minimal for our Annapolis venous insufficiency treatment patients, and results are almost immediate. Specific aftercare instructions will be provided for each individual procedure to ensure proper healing.

Why choose O’Donnell Vein & Laser?

As the first vein treatment center in Maryland to receive accreditation with the IAC, O'Donnell Vein & Laser provides patients with only the highest quality, safest vein treatments available. Led by board-certified vein specialist Dr. Kelly O'Donnell, our entire team is highly qualified and committed to offering customized care that will best meet the needs of every patient.

Venous Insufficiency Frequently Asked Questions

Is Venous Insufficiency common?

This condition is relatively common, and as many as 40 percent of the US population suffers from it in some form.

Is treating Venous Insufficiency painful?

While some of the treatments can cause mild discomfort post-procedure, we do all we can to reduce any pain during your treatment.

What are the risks associated with treating Venous Insufficiency?

These treatments are all very low risk but could come with some side effects, such as minor redness, tenderness, or swelling.

Is there a permanent solution for Venous Insufficiency?

While often, the underlying causes of venous insufficiency cannot be permanently reversed, the symptoms can be effectively addressed.

How much does Venous Insufficiency treatment cost?

The cost of venous insufficiency treatment will vary depending on the method used and the scope of the procedure.

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