VenaSeal Overview The VenaSeal procedure is a minimally invasive, outpatient treatment for varicose veins. Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins most commonly appearing in the legs. VenaSeal treatment involves a small amount of medical adhesive delivered into the varicose vein. This seals the vein and reroutes blood to other veins. How VenaSeal is Performed You will lie on a…
What are spider veins, and what causes them? Spider veins are small varicose veins. They can be blue, red, or purple, and they usually twist much like a spider’s web. Spider veins are visible through the skin and may bulge above the surface of skin. Essentially, spider veins are non-functional veins with backed-up blood, causing the veins to appear under…
What Are Varicose Veins? Varicose veins are a condition caused by abnormal venous insufficiency. They are common in adults in the US. Many factors such as weight and family history can increase a person’s risk for varicose veins. Some symptoms of varicose veins include leg pain, aching in the legs, and a burning sensation in the legs. The appearance of…
Have you been delaying getting those large varicose or spider veins treated? If so, now is the perfect time to reconsider! The late fall and early winters months are an ideal time to treat this health issue. More often than not, comfort is the motivating factor for most patients to decide on a treatment plan this time of year. Most…
This Valentine’s Day, make sure you love your legs! If you are noticing some large veins or spider veins coming up on your legs, NOW is a perfect time to address it! Schedule a consultation with Dr. Jon Roberts so he can carefully diagnosis if there are any underlying causes before he can recommends treatment. Dr. Roberts performs all the…
Today, Dr. Jon Roberts at Germantown Methodist Hospital used a new stent system developed and approved exclusively for treating patients with venous disease. Recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the VICI Venous Stent System™ provides both clinicians and patients with an alternative treatment option that will provide patients with an increased quality of life. Venous disease currently…
We can address varicose vein treatment in many different ways. With new technology, the old varicose vein treatment of vein stripping is outdated and hardly performed anymore. New vein treatments such as heat-induced vein ablation, non-thermal ablation, and sclerotherapy are the best varicose vein treatments now. We will mainly discuss varicose vein treatments today, but for more information about varicose…
Venous disease presents itself in many different shapes and sizes. They vary from large visible varicose veins, to veins causing symptoms that are not visible, or to spider veins. Each one has different forms of vein treatments available. Memphis Vascular Center can treat all the above! Let’s discuss some of the vein treatment options available to you. Large varicose veins…
So maybe you have seen commercials or ads by now, and you have thought that having these veins on my legs are really not a big deal. Or you may have thought it is going to be to expensive to get rid of these veins. Well in many cases, your treatments may be covered under your insurance plan. Many times,…
There are different types of veins in your body. Some examples are deep and superficial. Deep veins are centrally located and carry a majority of your blood back to your heart. Superficial veins carry a small portion of your blood and are located closer to your skin. When they are not functioning correctly, they can become varicose veins. Spider or…