Varicose Vein Treatment

Indications for treatment

• pain: aching, burning,or heaviness
  
• Swelling of the foot, ankle, or leg
  
• Dermatitis, either focalor extensive
  
• Lipodermatosclerosis
  
• Ulceration, present or healed
  
• Superficial thrombophlebitis
  
• Poor cosmetic appearance

Disease process

• Nonfunctional, incompetent valves of various sizes
  
• Leads to the pooling of blood and dilation of veins in lower extremities
  
• Disease manifestation depends on the size of the veins involved

Treatment options

• Conservative therapy
  
• Sclerotherapy
  
• Surgical excision
  
• Endovenous Laser Ablation
  *Alone or in combination

  Endovenous Laser Treatment

  What to expect: History and Physical Ultrasound - Confirms clinical diagnosis - Helps to determine the best treatment pathway - Usually not required in the work-up of spider veins 45 minute outpatient procedure - Outpatient setting - Ultrasound - guided fiber placement - Local anesthesia - Ultrasound confirmation of closure of the vein - Minimal discomfort during the procedure

  A tiny catheter is inserted into the vein, and laser energy is directed to collapse the vein.

  Results

• Almost all patients resume all activity in less than 24 hours
  
• 95% elimination of pain and fatigue
  
• 7/8 without swelling
  
• Minimal patient discomfort
  
• Minimal complication rate
  
• 95% efficacy
  
• All patients would recommend the procedure to a friend

LJR Vein Clinic

• A treatment plan is designed specifically to suit your goals
  
• Comprehensive approach
  
• Minimally invasive technique
  
• Shortest recovery time possible
  
• Strive for best results with minimal risk

We do the procedure at each Scripps hospital (Encinitas, La Jolla and Chula Vista)