Varicose veins affect approximately 30% of the U.S. population, with 70% being female and 30% being male. Varicose and spider veins are not just a cosmetic problem, but can cause a variety of symptoms including aching
fatigue, heaviness, burning, throbbing, itching, cramping, swelling, as well as ulceration. The causes of varicose veins include heredity, pregnancy, obesity, prolonged standing and hormonal influences.

Varicose veins are those veins that have become enlarged and have lost their ability to effectively transport blood. Varicose veins are superficial and no longer transport blood effectively. 90% of all blood volume is carried by the deep system and the normal channels. If the blood doesn’t flow efficiently, the veins become enlarged because they are congested with blood. They appear distended and ropy looking.

Left untreated, severe varicose veins can lead to chronic swelling, skin color changes, exema type symptoms and finally to ulcerations that will not heal until the veins are taken care of.

“ Once I realized that a varicose vein will not go back to normal, I knew it was time to get this taken care of…and right away!”

There are many new and exciting treatments for varicose veins. These include laser closure of large veins, injection sclerotherapy and minimally invasive surgical treatments. These are performed in our office surgery suite, under local anesthesia.

Dr. Schwartz uses the revolutionary Dornier™ D940 laser to close down problem veins right in our office. Local anesthesia is used to numb the treatment area, where safe and effective laser energy is delivered into the vein wall, causing it to collapse and seal shut. Once the diseased vein is sealed, healthy veins take over and redirect the blood flow. Best of all, this technique requires no stitches and offers no scaring. Patients walk out of the office after treatment and resume their normal routine in just a few days.

For the great majority of patients a single history and physical by our experienced surgeons is all that is necessary to
establish the cause of the varicose veins. This is usually supplemented by a venous ultrasound examination which will 
provide a detailed "road map" of the superficial and deep veins in the leg and can aid in the planning of the best course
of treatment.

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