Year: 2012

Laser Vein Treatments for Varicose Veins

Lasers have been a popular treatment for many cosmetic procedures over the years, including facial resurfacing and removing hair and tattoos.  Lasers also are an effective means for removing the underlying causes of varicose veins, specifically venous insufficiency.  Laser vein treatment is a minimally invasive procedure which provides good results in a minimally invasive way.  […]

Potential Downsides of Sclerotherapy

Modern sclerotherapy techniques are highly effective in reducing or eliminating unsightly varicose veins, reticular veins and spider veins. But any therapy presents potential drawbacks or risks to some patients, and here at the Vein Institute of New Jersey with eight (8) convenient locations, in Clifton, Landing , Livingston, Morristown, Princeton, Rockaway, Shrewsbury and Westfield., we […]

Benefits of Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy may not be a new way to eliminate varicose veins and spider veins, but as we blogged about recently, the persistence of this therapy is a testament to its success as a treatment for spider veins. Better instruments and improved therapeutic agents keep sclerotherapy as a proven and effective treatment for spider and varicose […]

What is Vein Stripping?

Vein stripping is a surgical procedure, often performed in the hospital or in an outpatient surgicenter, to remove large varicose veins. It is a treatment selected for venous insufficiency, when there is a problem with the blood flow. It can also be employed for leg ulcers, blood clots, swelling or inflammation. The goal of the […]