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Welcome
to the
Vein Treatment Surgery Center
Specializing in the treatment of and removal of varicose veins.
About
Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are gnarled,
enlarged veins. The word varicose comes from the Latin root varix,
which means "twisted." Any vein may become varicose, but the veins
most commonly affected are those in your legs and feet. That's
because you stand and walk upright, which increases the pressure in
the veins in your lower body.
Treatment Candidates
Women of any age may be good
candidates for sclerotherapy, but
most fall in the 30-to-60 year old category. In some women, varicose
veins may become noticeable very early in the teen years. For
others, the veins may not become obvious until they reach their
40's. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you may be advised to
postpone sclerotherapy treatment.
Planning your appointment in Houston
During your initial consultation, your legs will be examined.
Your doctor may draw a simple sketch of your legs, mapping out the
areas affected by varicose veins or other problems.
During the
examination, you will be checked for signs of more serious "deep
vein" problems, often indicated by swelling, sores, or skin changes
at the ankle. If such
problems are identified, your surgeon may refer you to a different
specialist for further evaluation.
Problems with the larger veins
must be treated first, or sclerotherapy
of the surface veins will be
unsuccessful.
Preparing for your treatment
You will receive specific instructions from your physician on how to
prepare for the
varicose vein procedure. Carefully following these
instructions will help the procedure go more smoothly. You'll be
instructed not to apply any type of moisturizer, sun block or oil to
your legs on the day of your procedure.
You may want to bring shorts
to wear during the injections, as well as your physician-prescribed
support hose, and slacks to wear home. When scheduling your
procedure, keep in mind that your legs may be bruised or slightly
discolored for some weeks afterward.
North
Houston Plastic
Surgery
and
Vein
Center
18955
Memorial
North,
Ste.
490
Humble
TX
77338
713-589-4863
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Houston Plastic Surgery
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