Author: Ken Langworthy RVT

What Is a Vein Doctor Called?

What Is The Term For A Vein Doctor? More than 20% of people will get varicose veins or spider veins in their lifetime, requiring them to visit a vein doctor. Of course, the term vein doctor is a bit broad since three different groups of physicians use this term, so what is a vein doctor called?... Read More

Sclerotherapy

What Is Sclerotherapy? Sclerotherapy is an effective minimally invasive option for the treatment of varicose veins and spider veins.  The procedure involves injecting a special solution, known as a sclerosant, directly into the affected vein.  Upon injection, the sclerosant solution... Read More

Laser Treatment for Spider Veins

What Is Laser Treatment For Spider Veins? Laser treatment for spider veins has been found to be one of the quickest and most effective procedures to treat and completely remove unwanted spider veins. Unlike most treatment options, laser treatment for spider veins is completely non-invasive, painless,... Read More

Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy

Ultrasound guided sclerotherapy, or UGS, is a specialized procedure designed to treat and eliminate branch varicose veins located at or just below, the surface of the skin.  Ultrasound guided sclerotherapy is especially useful in treating any smaller branch veins the remain after vein ablation. Like... Read More

Patient Has Allergic Reaction To Venseal

Debbie Middleton’s lower left leg started swelling up. So, she was sent to a vein specialist. Turns out, she had varicose veins. A leaky vein in her leg needed to be closed off. There were a couple of treatment options for her to consider. She chose a newer, safer procedure using Medtronic’s VenaSeal™... Read More