Surgical Treatment
Surgical techniques currently available for treatment of venous disease include stripping procedures (removal of the main superficial or outer leg veins), avulsion phlebectomy for removal of localized varicose veins, and transilluminated powered phlebectomy for removal of more extensive varicosities. All these procedures are performed on an outpatient basis and require only a few days of downtime following surgery. Because they are minimally invasive as compared to older surgical techniques, discomfort following the procedure is minimal. When necessary, stripping of the main outer leg vein is performed through two small incisions, one in the crease of the groin and one behind the knee. The vein is then gently removed by inverting the vein within itself and carefully peeling it away from its surrounding fatty tissue.
Avulsion phlebectomy is performed for the removal of localized regions of varicosities and is performed through many tiny, 1 mm incisions employing specialized instruments to allow the varicosities to be "teased" from beneath the skin. This procedure is now performed in our office.
Transilluminated powered phlebectomy is a technique whereby large regions of varicose veins can be removed with small incisions using techniques similar to liposuction.
At The Vein Center, we have three goals for treatment. The first is to eliminate any symptoms or medical conditions caused by venous disease; the second is to minimize recurrence of varicosities; and the third is to achieve the best cosmetic result.
Locate Our Offices
Virginia Beach
397 Little Neck Road
3300 South Building, Suite 110
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
» View Map & Driving Directions
Tel. 757.470.5571
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm
Newport News
Port Warwick III
1051 Loftis Boulevard, Suite 210
Newport News, VA 23606
» View Map & Driving Directions
Tel. 757.736.9330
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm
Williamsburg
400 Sentara Circle, Suite 350
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Tel: 757-736-9330
» View Map & Driving Directions
Tel. 757.736.9330
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm
