A Comprehensive Guide to Varicose Vein Treatment in Suffolk County

Vein Treatment Clinic is an accredited and state-of-the-art spider and varicose vein treatment center located on the Montauk Highway in Lindenhurst, bordering Suffolk County and Nassau County. Our vein clinic is widely recognized as the best medical center for varicose vein treatment in Suffolk County, as evidenced by our unanimous 5-star ratings and reviews. You may schedule a consultation online or call us at +1 631-212-1456.

Our varicose vein treatment process is uniquely comprehensive. Most medical centers treat spider veins or varicose veins without diagnosing the underlying root cause, i.e., they only provide cosmetic relief. As such, patients visiting medical spas or inexperienced vein doctors often experience a recurrence of their vein problems. However, our comprehensive varicose vein treatment in Suffolk County is based on a thorough diagnosis and investigation.

Chronic venous insufficiency is the circulatory disorder responsible for most vein problems, including spider veins and varicose veins. Our vein doctors always diagnose and treat the underlying vein disease, ensuring optimal and lasting results. The primary goal of the initial consultation is to determine if you have underlying venous insufficiency or if you simply need cosmetic improvements. The following are the various tests and steps involved in your initial consultation at VTC Long Island.

The vein doctor examines your leg veins, including the spider veins and varicose veins, to identify the physical signs of venous insufficiency. They also discuss your symptoms and ask if you experience frequent leg cramps, restless leg syndrome, leg heaviness, leg pain, and leg swelling. A strong indicator of vein disease is if these symptoms worsen at the end of the day or after long periods of sitting or standing still.

The primary vein treatment addresses the underlying root cause of your spider veins and varicose veins, i.e., chronic venous insufficiency. As such, the primary vein treatment is only meant for patients with underlying vein disease. We only provide minimally invasive vein treatments that address the venous insufficiency without complications, harsh side effects, or risks. The following are the best minimally invasive vein treatments.  

Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that uses thermal energy to destroy the diseased vein. The vein doctor inserts a catheter into the diseased vein via a small incision on the skin’s surface and under ultrasound guidance. Once activated, the thermal energy shrinks and collapses the diseased vein, rerouting the accumulated blood into healthier leg veins.

Endovenous laser ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that uses laser energy to destroy the diseased vein. The vein doctor inserts a laser fiber into the problematic vein via a small incision on the skin’s surface and under ultrasound guidance. Once activated, the laser energy destroys the affected saphenous vein and restores effective blood circulation to the heart.

VenaSeal is a minimally invasive vein treatment wherein the vein doctor injects a medical-grade adhesive into the diseased vein to seal its walls. The diseased vein hardens, shrinks, and gets absorbed by the body. The accumulated blood reroutes into healthier leg veins, restoring effective blood circulation to the heart.

Cosmetic vein treatment is the second phase in the vein treatment process, used to remove the superficial varicose veins and spider veins. The cosmetic vein treatment is suitable for patients without underlying chronic venous insufficiency or after the primary vein treatment. Ambulatory phlebectomy and sclerotherapy are the best treatments for superficial varicose veins and spider veins.

Ambulatory phlebectomy is a procedure wherein the vein doctor makes small incisions on the skin’s surface to physically extract the bulging leg veins. The incision marks gradually heal into scars and fade away.

Sclerotherapy is a procedure wherein the vein doctor injects a sclerosant medication into the spider veins to fuse their walls. The spider veins harden into scar tissues that get absorbed by the body, fading away from the skin’s surface.

Minimally invasive vein treatments are in-office and outpatient procedures that conclude within 30 to 60 minutes with no downtime. You can resume all your regular activities and work as soon as you leave the vein clinic. However, the vein doctor will provide some post-treatment recovery guidelines to ensure optimal recovery.

You must wear compression stockings for several weeks because they apply pressure on your leg veins, pushing the accumulated blood towards the heart.

You must engage in cardiovascular exercises that work your calf muscles, such as running, swimming, and cycling. These exercises push the accumulated blood towards the heart and increase your blood circulation.