What are recommended treatment options for vein disease?
Depending on the type and stage of vein disease, the CRL VeinClinic offers multiple treatment options, including: Endovenous Laser Therapy This is a new, minimally invasive alternative to surgical stripping to treat varicose veins. In endovenous laser therapy, a thin laser fiber is inserted into the diseased vein, generally through a small puncture in the leg above where the visual symptoms appear. Using ultrasound guidance to ensure proper placement, the physician then delivers laser energy through the fiber which causes the vein to close as the fiber is gradually removed. Endovenous laser therapy can be performed in less than one hour, and patients are encouraged to walk immediately following the procedure. Sclerotherapy Used commonly for spider veins and small varicose veins, sclerotherapy involves injecting a small volume of a liquid into the diseased vein. The sclerosing liquid acts upon the lining of the vein to cause it to seal shut, eliminating the vein completely. Sclerotherap
