Tag: vein procedures

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 […]

What is Laser Ablation?

Laser ablation therapy is considered a minimally invasive procedure. This means that the technology allows for the “incisionless” removal of a varicose vein. Ultrasound imaging is used to identify the vein near the knee region. An extremely small needle is used to enter the vein. A small wire is then passed into and up the […]

Is Microphlebectomy Safe?

Microphlebectomy, is an outpatient, office procedure, is the removal of a large varicose vein through a small incision in the leg. It is a safe and effective method for improving the look and feel of the leg. The results, from a cosmetic point of view and from a pain relief point of view, are almost […]

Does Microphlebectomy Work?

Large varicose veins are not only unsightly and embarrassing, but they can be painful! Microphlebectomy is definitely an effective treatment for the removal of these larger varicose veins without the need for a major surgical procedure. It is reserved for those veins that are too large for sclerotherapy or injections. The vein is actually removed from the […]