What is Chronic Vein Insufficiency?
Chronic vein insufficiency is a condition where the leg veins struggle to efficiently return blood to the heart. This can lead to a plethora of symptoms such as pain, swelling, cramps, and skin changes, including the formation of varicose veins and leg ulcers.
Factors like high blood pressure, lack of exercise, and smoking can exacerbate the condition. But don’t worry, under the expert care of our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Kim, we offer cutting-edge treatments to manage and alleviate these symptoms.
Vein Treatments in Bellava
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Features: At Bellava, we use radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to treat varicose veins that can be unsightly and painful. This minimally invasive procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide Dr. Kim in inserting a thin catheter through a small incision.
Advantages: The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis and typically takes an hour or less. You may return to normal activities the same day, making it ideal for those with busy lifestyles.
Benefits:
- Small incision area
- Minimal discomfort
- Little to no downtime
- Covered by most medical insurance plans
- Can be combined with other vein procedures for maximum results
Sclerotherapy
Features: Sclerotherapy involves injecting a polidocanol medicated solution directly into the affected vein, causing it to scar and reroute blood through healthier veins.
Advantages: This treatment is ideal for addressing spider veins, varicose veins, and leg pain, swelling, and cramping caused by venous insufficiency. It’s conducted in a comfortable, luxury medical setting, enhancing your overall experience.
Benefits:
- Safe, painless, and affordable
- Little to no downtime
- Effective in as little as 2-4 treatments
- Can be combined with other vein procedures
Varithena®
Features: At Bellava, we use Varithena® to treat the symptoms of superficial venous reflux disease. This treatment involves administering Varithena® microfoam into the malfunctioning veins.
Advantages: Because this is a minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment, it doesn’t require incisions. Dr. Kim typically numbs the injection site, and no additional anesthesia is required.
Benefits:
- Safe and little or no discomfort
- Visible results in as little as one treatment
- Minimally invasive, no varicose vein surgery
- Procedure takes less than an hour
- Can be combined with other vein procedures for maximum results