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Varicose Vein Treatment at Regency Specialties

Varicose veins are enlarged twisted veins that can appear anywhere in the body but are more common in the legs. Spider veins, a milder type of varicose veins, are smaller and look like a sunburst or "spider web." They are red or blue and are commonly found on the face and legs, just under the skin.

While not a severe medical condition, varicose veins can be uncomfortable and cause more problems. And, because they may be obvious, they may cause discomfort and embarrassment.

What Is Superficial Venous Disease?

A vein disease that affects the veins near the surface of the leg, the condition develops gradually over several years. When left untreated, superficial venous disease can cause worsening symptoms and complications, such as:

Thick, leathery skin
Hyperpigmentation
Open sores and ulcers

Superficial venous disease occurs when the valves in the veins do not function correctly, causing blood to build up in the veins and leading to swelling. The increased pressure of the additional blood may develop varicose or spider veins.

What Is Venous Reflux Disease?

Venous reflux disease (VRD) also occurs when valves in the saphenous veins become damaged or blocked. These veins run up and down the leg, returning blood from the feet, shins, and thighs to the heart.

The condition most commonly affects the legs and causes uncomfortable symptoms, such as pain and ulcers, which can worsen without treatment. When the valves in the saphenous veins are impaired, they can widen or dilate, becoming thinner and weaker. And while chronic venous insufficiency is not a serious health threat, it can be painful and disabling.

You are more likely to have this condition if you:

Are overweight
Are pregnant
Have a family history of the problem
Had damage to your leg due to injury, surgery, or previous blood clots
Have high blood pressure in the veins due to sitting or standing for extended periods
Avoid exercise
Are a smoker

To diagnose reflux disease, we will take your medical history and give you an exam. You may also have a Duplex ultrasound, which looks at blood flow and the structure of your leg veins. The imaging procedure also checks the speed and direction of blood flow in the blood vessel.

What Causes Varicose Veins?

Varicose veins may be inherited, but most are caused by increased blood pressure in the veins, appearing near the surface of the skin (superficial). Sitting or standing for extended periods can cause blood to pool in the leg veins, which increases the pressure within the veins. As the veins stretch from the increased pressure, the walls are weakened, and the valves are damaged.

Factors that may increase pressure include:

Being overweight or obese
Older age
Being female
Being sedentary or inactive
Leg injury
Pregnancy
Smoking
Taking oral contraceptive pills or hormone replacement

Some of the most common symptoms of varicose veins are:

Skin color changes
Leg sores
Rash
Sensations in the legs, such as a heavy feeling, burning, and aching
Long-term mild swelling can result in more severe skin and tissue problems, including ulcers and nonhealing sores

Superficial Vein Treatment For Varicose Veins and Chronic Reflux

Regency Vein Clinic fully treats superficial venous disease and chronic reflux. Your treatment options include the following:

For large varicose veins: Radiofrequency Ablation and VenaSeal

Radiofrequency Ablation is a minimally invasive treatment that treats and resolves the root of varicose veins. A small tube is inserted into the vein, where electrodes deliver high-frequency energy to heat the walls. The collagen in the vein wall contracts, causing the vein to collapse and close, so blood flow is naturally redirected to nearby healthy veins. Your body then absorbs the inactive veins, and they disappear.

Because the incisions made during radiofrequency ablation are tiny, and the skin will heal naturally, there is typically no need for stitches. The procedure takes approximately 30 minutes to one hour, and recovery time is minimal, with most patients returning to their regular routines shortly after treatment.

VenaSeal uses a medical glue to hold the walls of the vein together, stopping and then redirecting the blood flow to healthy veins. With time, your body will absorb the inactive veins, and they will disappear. Compared to other procedures that treat varicose veins through surgical removal, VenaSeal offers the following benefits:

It only requires local anesthetic and one needle prick to access your veins with a catheter
Because VenaSeal uses glue, not heat or lasers, you won’t feel the burning or pain associated with varicose vein treatment
Reduced recovery time so you can return to regular activity one day after treatment
No compression socks because your body doesn’t have the exact healing needs after treatment

For medium varicose veins: Sclerotherapy and Phlebectomy

Sclerotherapy injects a sclerosant solution into the affected veins, usually saline or foam. This irritates the internal lining of the vein wall, causing a small clot in the diseased blood vessel. The clot stops the blood flow through the vein, so it eventually disintegrates, and the body diverts blood flow to healthier veins throughout the body. Treatment lasts approximately half an hour, and recovery is limited to a few hours, although you will need to wear compression socks for three weeks following treatment. You’ll experience minimal discomfort, improved blood flow, and relief from chronic swelling and pain.

Vein microphlebectomy removes medium-sized varicose veins from your legs. We will use a phlebotomy hook to pull the targeted veins through incisions just big enough to remove veins without sutures. This procedure lasts approximately thirty minutes and may be supplemented with other vein treatments, such as sclerotherapy. For the next two to three weeks, you’ll need to wear compression stockings to prevent pain and bruising; however, compared to other vein treatment procedures, vein microphlebectomy offers several distinct advantages:

The recurrence rate for vein microphlebectomy after one year is 2%
The procedure has a 90% success rate
The treatment has a fast recovery, allowing you to return to regular routines almost immediately

For spider veins: Sclerotherapy and Lasers

Sclerotherapy is the most common treatment for both spider and varicose veins, as is laser treatment. During laser treatment for spider veins, we inject a fiber light into the vein to heat it and cause it to collapse. Your body redirects blood flow to healthy veins and absorbs the collapsed ones for an enhanced cosmetic effect.

Varicose Vein Treatment at Regency Specialties

Superficial vein treatment is exclusive to our Mountain View Boulevard location: 14725 W Mountain View Blvd Surprise, AZ, 85374.

Nearly all insurance providers cover these innovative therapies, and Regency Specialties accepts almost all insurance plans. You can find our most recently updated list here, but we frequently add new providers, so please call us if you are still waiting to see yours listed. As always, cash prices are available upon request.

Why Choose Regency Vein Clinic For Varicose Vein Treatment?

Taking care of you is our top priority; for superficial vein treatment in Surprise, AZ, trust Dr. Jason Mussman and Jeanette Banister, PAC.

Dr. Jason Mussman, MD FACS

When you place yourself in the hands of Dr. Mussman, you can have peace of mind knowing you have selected one of the most qualified, experienced, and skillful plastic surgeons in the area. He is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Mussman was also voted “Top Doc” in Phoenix Magazine in 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, as the Top Plastic Surgeon in the Valley.

Jeanette Bannister, PAC

Like Dr. Mussman, Jeanette is dedicated to being highly educated in order to provide exceptional service and care to our community. Jeanette Bannister, PAC, completed her Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University Indianapolis. She went on to graduate school for her Master of Science and Physician Assistant studies from the University of St Francis in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Before becoming a Physician Assistant, Jeanette worked as a Neurodiagnostic Technician for eight years; since becoming a PA, Jeanette has worked in neurosurgery trauma, neurocritical care, and trauma surgery. She looks forward to using these experiences to further her career in plastic and hand surgery.