How to Get Rid of Varicose Veins Easily Without Surgery

Varicose veins used to be routinely treated with surgical extraction, known as phlebectomy. This involves multiple incisions, typically at the groin and knee, to access the vein and pull it out of the body. However, over the last 30 years, advances in venous medicine have enabled vein doctors to perform varicose veins and spider veins treatments without surgically removing the vein. These newer procedures reduce the risks, expenses, downtime, and discomfort of treating defective veins and vein diseases. Click HERE to schedule a consultation for non-surgical vein treatment on Long Island. Read on to learn about the innovative techniques.

Yes, vein doctors can now treat veins popping out on the legs without surgery, in most cases. Minimally invasive techniques use instruments like tiny catheters, fibers, and needles to access the vein, without large incisions or vein removal. Those protruding veins, known as varicose veins, typically stem from valve failure caused by a disease called Chronic Venous Insufficiency. When a valve fails inside your vein, blood regresses and collects in the vein, causing the bulging, twisted veins you see at the surface. Our Long Island vein doctors not only treat those visible veins, but they also address underlying diseases that cause those veins to form. They do it all through tiny pin-sized incisions in the skin, so you don’t have to endure surgery or general anesthesia.

Sclerotherapy is one of several minimally invasive ways to treat spider veins and varicose veins. It is not actually a vein removal procedure. Instead, like most minimally invasive methods, it treats the vein inside the body, causing it to disappear from sight. Our vein doctors inject a sclerosing solution that irritates the vein’s walls, prompting it to close. Eventually, it becomes scar tissue that’s absorbed by the body, rendering it invisible. This is one of the easiest and gentlest ways to treat spider veins and varicose veins, since it uses neither general nor local anesthesia, and is performed in a matter of minutes. Ask our caring team about this popular way to treat spider and varicose veins.

Some patients wonder if the severity of their varicose veins determines whether they’ll need surgery. Varicose veins stages vary from one patient to another. Some people have asymptomatic varicose veins and sufficient vein health to make treatment optional. Others have highly problematic varicose veins, causing pain and discomfort, venous ulcerations or dermatitis, and leg swelling or hyperpigmentation. Some people develop blood clots or profuse bleeding when the skin above the varicosity is bumped. So, there is no particular stage at which vein surgery becomes necessary. The decision is based on the patient’s medical history, venous anatomy, prior treatments, and the presence of blood clots or severe tortuosity.

While some patients require vein surgery, most patients do not, so choose your Long Island vein clinic carefully. Some vein centers are run by vascular surgeons who aren’t trained in minimally invasive techniques, so you might be prescribed unnecessary surgery. Other vein clinics are run by dermatologists or estheticians who only perform cosmetic treatments and can’t address large varicose veins or vein disease.

Choose an accredited vein clinic run by board certified vein doctors who specialize in minimally invasive procedures. These vein experts will recommend surgery when needed, but they’re trained in less invasive tactics that work better for most patients. Many of them also know how to perform the least invasive surgeries, like ambulatory phlebectomy, without the general anesthesia and large incisions required in traditional phlebectomy.  

Should you avoid vascular surgery at all costs? No, some patients do require surgical treatment for varicose veins, specifically if they have blood clots, deep vein thrombosis, or previously treated, highly tortuous veins. In addition, less invasive surgeries, like ambulatory phlebectomy might be a good solution for certain patients, particularly those without vein disease. The thing to avoid is a vein treatment clinic that exclusively performs vascular surgery, since most vein issues are resolved with minimally invasive alternatives.

During pregnancy, blood volume increases by roughly 50% to support the fetus and uterus. This causes veins to stretch to accommodate the blood. Some veins that enlarge during pregnancy are simply expanding out of necessity, and they will shrink in size after delivery. However, that excess blood can also cause spider veins and varicose veins to form if vein walls weaken or vein valves fail under pressure. Pregnancy-related vein damage is treated like other damaged veins, which means it’s typically non-surgical. The main difference is that treatment might need to wait until after pregnancy.

If any of your blood vessels become more prominent or symptomatic during pregnancy, visit our Long Island vein clinic. Most vein issues should be treated after delivery, but we can identify the problem, develop a treatment plan, and schedule you for treatment ahead of time. In addition, we’ll make sure the changes in your venous anatomy don’t indicate a serious or life-threatening issue that requires immediate care.

Some Long Island vein treatment clinics are predominantly surgical, while others prefer minimally invasive varicose vein treatments. Inquire about the vein specialist’s expertise before booking an appointment. Our award-winning vein doctors always use the least invasive method that will restore your vascular health. We customize care for each patient and explain each treatment option that’s suited to you, so you can decide how to proceed.

If you’re wondering how to get rid of varicose veins or spider veins easily, visit our renowned vein experts to discuss simple solutions. We offer several quick and gentle procedures like sclerotherapy, radiofrequency ablation, and medical adhesives for veins. Our in-office procedures close off faulty veins and reroute blood into healthy veins, instead of removing defective veins. If needed, we also offer gentler surgical tactics that don’t require general anesthesia or hospitalization. We have three convenient locations on Long Island. Book an appointment at our Hampton Bays, Jericho, or West Islip office today!

Some patients ask if home treatments will suffice for varicose veins and broken capillaries on their legs. While some facial spider veins result from things like injury (sun damage, squeezing a pimple, harsh exfoliants), most leg veins are caused by Chronic Venous Insufficiency. There are no home treatments to repair the broken valves or weakened walls that produce varicose veins in the legs.

However, if your doctor approves, there are some things you can do at home to reduce the symptoms. These include elevating the legs while at rest, wearing compression stockings, maintaining a healthy weight and active lifestyle, and avoiding long periods of sitting or standing still. Talk to our caring team before trying anything advertised as a home remedy for varicose veins. Visit our Long Island vein centers promptly to prevent worsening symptoms, complications, or progression of Chronic Venous Insufficiency. The sooner you treat spider veins, varicose veins, and vein disease, the better you’ll look and feel!