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How to choose a plastic surgeon to treat varicose veins

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> Use WORD-OF-MOUTH RESEARCH from family, friends and other plastic surgery patients

> Check out the PRACTITIONERS IN YOUR AREA.

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> Check with the STATE MEDICAL BOARD to see whether the surgeon is licensed. Medical licensing authorities have listings at http://www.docboard.org

> Get a checkup from your primary-care physician to see if you have any health problems that might make COSMETIC SURGERY RISKY.

The venous system is a collection system that gathers the spent de-oxygenated blood in the body and routes it back to the heart and lungs to restore oxygen in the blood in its second-by-second trip back through the circulatory system to nourish every cell in the body. Abnormality of this venous system affects an estimated 80 million Americans.

When veins are in a normal state they have internal one-way valves that route the blood always towards the heart. Due to failure of the internal valves, the direction of flow reverses and is called Venous Valvular Reflux. Stagnation and pooling of the blood results, which could lead to blood clotting inside the vein, leading to dangerous venous emboli which could go to the lung, called pulmonary embolism, a potentially lethal condition. Other manifestations of the condition are daily pain in the legs and potential ulceration inside the lower leg, above the ankle.

Varicose veins are a severe medical condition . There is no known medication taken orally or applied topically that can reverse this progressive condition. It should be treated at the earliest possible opportunity to stop its inevitable progression.

Who can treat varicose veins?

A plastic surgeon, who has an in depth knowledge of the function and malfunction of the venous system offers a good choice. Treatment of varicose veins has become a sub-specialty itself, termed phlebology. Some surgeons have taken advanced educational courses and ongoing medical training to become designated phlebologists.

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When seeking treatment for varicose veins, many patients may grow discouraged at the prospect of undergoing an invasive surgical procedure. Being put under a general anesthetic is often not the first choice of those seeking treatment for their varicose veins. Instead, many patients have discovered the benefits of non surgical vein removal treatments as an alternative to traditional vein stripping or ligation procedures.

Varicose veins may cause troubling symptoms for some patients. They may cause the legs to feel heavy and may cause swelling in the feet or legs. In addition, the aesthetically unappealing appearance and bulging veins often associated with this condition also provide reasons for removal. By utilizing some of the latest technologies and innovative procedures, patients have successfully treated their venous conditions through safe and minimally invasive means.

Those suffering from varicose veins may receive treatment through endovenous laser ablation. In this procedure, a laser fiber is inserted directly into the vein that is causing problems for the patient. The vein is heated from within by the laser fiber, which damages it and causes it to collapse, shrink and then disappear. This minimally invasive procedure typically takes about 30 minutes to perform and does not require a general anesthetic as surgical treatments often do.

Another option patients have to choose from is radiofrequency occlusion. In this procedure, a catheter is placed along the vein using ultrasound for guidance. Sound waves are then used to heat and collapse the vein from the top down. This results in a thin scar, which is eventually absorbed by the body. Again, no general anesthetic is used in this procedure.

Patients suffering from spider veins may also be interested in non-surgical vein removal procedures. Sclerotherapy has been used to treat spider veins and small varicose veins. In this procedure, a chemical is used to irritate the vein lining, which causes it to become inflamed, harden and eventually fade away. In some treatments, a foam chemical is used, which gives the treatment more surface area and increased direct contact with the vein wall. Some sclerotherapy treatments also utilize ultrasound technology to locate problem veins and guide the treatment.

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