Treatment Options for Varicose Veins
Endovenous Laser Treatment
(EVLA)
EVLT Endovenous Laser Ablation is a revolutionary treatment for significant varicose veins cause by incompetence of the deep vein system. Older techniques to address this include surgical ligation and stripping. EVLA was approved by the FDA in 2002 and by Health Canada in 2003. Currently, there are 25 physicians in Canada who are certified to perform this procedure. READ MORE
Ultrasound-Guided Sclerotherapy
(Echosclerotherapy)
Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy, also known as echosclerotherapy, is used to treat veins that are located further from the skin’s surface, making them difficult to see and inject. By using an ultrasound machine, deeper veins are easier to visualize, ensuring optimal results from the injections. This technique is appropriate for larger varicose veins buried deep below the skin. READ MORE
Veinlite Assisted Sclerotherapy
Veinlite assisted sclerotherapy uses a sclerosing agent to effectively treat moderate to large varicose veins . The injected sclerosant irritates the walls of the vein, causing it to contract and shrink. The vein walls stick together and the vein eventually disappears. A specialized transilluminating device know as a Veinlite is utilized to better visualize the full extent of the varicosities as well as to locate its deeper origins. The solution is easily guided and delivered, making it an optimal choice for treatment. READ MORE
Compression Stockings
Wearing compression stockings is a simple way to help prevent the progression of varicose disease as well as optimize the outcome of treatment. They are specially designed to help improve leg circulation by reducing the pooling of blood in the legs caused by varicose veins. READ MORE
Treatment Option for Spider Veins
Laser Treatment of Spider Veins
Purple, blue and red veins on the leg are one of the most common complaints made by patients about the appearance of their legs. The Sudbury Vein Clinic offers laser treatment of spider veins up to 3mm in diameter with the latest in FDA-approved laser technology. READ MORE