Vein Treatment Procedures
- Compression Hose
- VNUS Closure
- Microphlebectomy
- Topical Laser Treatments
- Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy
- Contact The Venous Institute of Buffalo
Compression Hose
Compression hose, while not intended to cure the underlying venous disease, are effective in the treatment of it's symptoms. Compression hose are most effective for use as preventative care, as well as during and for long-term therapy after surgical treatment.
Designed to prevent blood from pooling in the leg veins, compression hose use graduated compression which is strongest at the ankle and weakest at the thigh which helps with overall circulation.
Compression hose are often used for the treatment of varicose veins.
VNUS Closure
The VNUS Closure procedure represents the cutting-edge in the treatment of varicose veins.
A minimally-invasive outpatient procedure, VNUS Closure uses RF energy to heat the walls of the diseased veins, which causes them to shrink.
Learn more about the VNUS Closure procedure and it's use for the treatment of varicose veins.
Watch a short video and learn more about VNUS Closure.
Advantages and benefits of the VNUS Closure Procedure include:
- Outpatient procedure
- Very little downtime; normal activity can be resumed within 1-2 days
- Minimally-invasive; not a surgical procedure
- Little to no scarring
- Long lasting relief from symptoms
DID YOU KNOW...
Dr. Vasquez of The Venous Institute of Buffalo is recognized as one of the foremost experts on endovenous radiofrequency saphenous ablation (the VNUS Closure procedure).
Having performed well over 3,000 of these procedures to date, Dr. Vasquez is also recognized as the first to perform the VNUS Closure procedure in WNY and has taught his techniques to many physicians and fellows locally and nationally.
Microphlebectomy
Microphlebectomy, sometimes referred to as Ambulatory Phlebectomy, is sometimes recommended for the treatment of varicose veins because not all veins can be treated with sclerotherapy or the VNUS Closure procedure.
A minimally invasive surgical technique, Microphlebectomy is usually performed as an office procedure under local anesthesia. Typically performed through a pinhole puncture, the technique permits the removal of most larger varicose veins, and results in very little patient recovery time.
Microphlebectomy is sometimes used for the treatment of varicose veins.
In some cases, this procedure is performed in conjunction with Visual or Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy.
Advantages and benefits of Microphlebectomy (Ambulatory Phlebectomy) include:
- No stitches
- Minimal scarring
- Long-lasting results
Topical Laser Treatments
Topical laser treatments are a very effective, minimally-invasive, non-surgical outpatient treatment for spider veins.
Learn more about topical laser treatments provided by the MIVAS Aesthetic Center.
Advantages and benefits of Topical Laser Treatments include:
- Relief from symptoms
- Same day outpatient procedure
- Little downtime
- Minimally-invasive; not a surgical procedure
Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy, performed under the guidance of ultrasound is often used to treat visible spider veins and small varicose veins near the skin's surface.
Another non-surgical, minimally-invasive technique, sclerotherapy is designed to shrink, close off and cause spider veins and varicose veins to disappear.
A regimen typically consisting of two to five treatments can achieve long lasting results.
Advantages and benefits of Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy include:
- Relief from symptoms
- No downtime
- No scarring
- Long-lasting results
