What Are the Top Vein Treatments for Athletes on Long Island?

The top vein treatments for athletes on Long Island are minimally invasive procedures. These techniques provide quick, outpatient, non-surgical relief, so you don’t have to worry about taking time away from your sport to recover. They’re more effective than cosmetic treatments applied through the skin’s surface, which don’t address the underlying cause. If you want rapid, lasting results, book an appointment with a minimally invasive vein specialist on Long Island. Our patients can walk around immediately after the procedure and resume moderate exercise right away. There are no large wounds to deal with and no stitches to remove. Here are some of the vein treatments our athletic patients prefer.

• Sclerotherapy– This is one of the quickest, easiest vein treatments available. It does not require local, spinal, or general anesthesia. Vein doctors simply cleanse the skin and inject the vein with a sclerosant. It acts like an irritant to the vein’s walls, which creates scar tissue. That prevents blood from entering the vein. The treated blood vessel then shrinks from sight.

• Vein Adhesives– This technique also requires no anesthetics. The vein doctor injects the vein with cyanoacrylate glue instead of a sclerosant. The adhesive seals the vein shut. Like sclerotherapy, this treatment only takes a few minutes to perform. The medical-grade glue has been used safely in surgeries and cardiac procedures for decades, and it’s now formulated to treat veins.

• Mechanochemical Ablation– In this procedure, doctors inject a sclerosant into the vein through a rotating catheter. As the device rotates, it helps the sclerosant disrupt the vein’s walls. This dual approach does not require anesthesia, and it’s a quick solution for stubborn blood vessels.

• Radiofrequency Ablation– This treatment uses thermal energy to close the vein. Doctors insert a hollow catheter into the vein and inject tumescent anesthesia to protect the surrounding area from heat. Then they position the treatment device on the vein and activate it with radiofrequency. This cauterizes the blood vessel, and blood is redirected into functional veins nearby. Some vein centers use lasers to do this instead. That treatment is called endovenous laser ablation. But lasers get hotter than radiofrequency, so our patients find radiofrequency to be more comfortable.

Some athletes postpone vein treatment because they worry that it will interfere with their performance. However, treating veins has the opposite effect. Varicose veins, spider veins, and the underlying cause can produce swelling, cramping, heaviness, restlessness, itching, and pain in the legs. Some patients develop slow-healing ulcerations, hyperpigmentation, venous stasis dermatitis, and bleeding that’s hard to control when the vein gets bumped.

If you’re experiencing restless legs while trying to sleep, swollen legs at the end of the day, or leg cramps, you might attribute those to your hard workouts. In actuality, they might be symptoms of unhealthy veins. Our patients report improved energy, sleep, and athleticism once they eliminate problematic veins. In addition, vein treatment can improve your confidence, which boosts your energy as well. Protuberant, gnarled veins or clusters of spider-like veins in athletes who compete in shorts or swimwear might make them self-conscious. Our vein specialists are experts at restoring youthful, vibrant skin.

Dr. Thomas Arnold has over 25 years of experience treating the most complicated veins. Athletes and other patients visit him from all over the world because of his caring nature and his state-of-the-art vein treatments. Dr. Arnold is trained in everything from the least invasive to the most invasive vascular procedures, and he’ll always recommend the gentlest method that will provide the desired results. Visit Dr. Arnold at our Port Jefferson vein center near Mather Hospital on Long Island.

Dr. Zalekha Shair is a Long Island native who provides her neighbors and patients from around the world with the most exceptional vein care. She’s an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of spider veins, varicose veins, and other vascular issues. Dr. Shair is fluent in English, Spanish, and Persian, and she’s passionate about excellent communication with her patients. Visit Dr. Shair at our Jericho vein center near Whole Foods Market or our West Islip vein center near West Islip Public Library.

We offer the best vein treatments for athletes on Long Island on both the North Shore and South Shore. Dr. Thomas practices on the North Shore. Dr. Shair practices on the South Shore. We also have several additional doctors working at clinics throughout the state of New York. Our clinicians work together and collaborate on care plans. So, when you see one of our vein doctors, you get the expertise of multiple experts.

It’s easy to book an appointment at our North Shore and South Shore vein centers. Call (631) 518-2908 to schedule a consultation or book an appointment online. We offer free insurance verification, and we’ll guide you through the treatment process from start to finish. Don’t let your bothersome veins keep you from the athletic endeavors you enjoy. Visit our board certified vein doctors for quick, gentle, affordable relief.