Category: Varicose Veins

Benefits of Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy may not be a new way to eliminate varicose veins and spider veins, but as we blogged about recently, the persistence of this therapy is a testament to its success as a treatment for spider veins. Better instruments and improved therapeutic agents keep sclerotherapy as a proven and effective treatment for spider and varicose […]

What is Vein Stripping?

Vein stripping is a surgical procedure, often performed in the hospital or in an outpatient surgicenter, to remove large varicose veins. It is a treatment selected for venous insufficiency, when there is a problem with the blood flow. It can also be employed for leg ulcers, blood clots, swelling or inflammation. The goal of the […]