Author: Ken Langworthy RVT

EVLT Side Effects and Complications

Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT) is a minimally invasive, alternative method to treat varicose veins; enlarged, twisted vessels that bulge underneath the skin. Performed as an ambulatory procedure with local anesthesia or mild sedation, patients can return to their routine within under an hour after... Read More

Radiofrequency Ablation Side Effects

Varicose veins are swollen twisted vessels most commonly affecting lower extremities such as the legs and feet. Damaged valves disrupt unidirectional blood flow, causing blood to pool, weakening vein walls, and causing dilation. Varicosities are a visible manifestation indicating something more... Read More

Sclerotherapy Recovery Time

Spider veins, or telangiectasias, are a group of dilated superficial veins that look like a bluish or reddish spiderweb near the surface of your skin. These small superficial vessels are not palpable and are most commonly found in lower extremities, such as the thighs, ankles, and feet. Occasionally... Read More