Vein Surgery

Weston MedSurg Center offers a comprehensive array of services for the diagnosis and treatment of problematic leg veins. Steven Weston, MD is actively involved in all vein procedures and is a board-certified surgeon. After an initial complimentary consultation, a diagnostic ultrasound examination is often the next step in determining which of our comprehensive treatment options would be most effective. Patients report little, if any pain or downtime with any of these procedures. Weston MedSurg Center offers the following vein services:

Sclerotherapy is a medical procedure used to treat varicose veins and “spider veins.” Sclerotherapy involves an injection of a solution (generally sodium tetradecyl sulfate) directly into the vein. The solution irritates the lining of the vessel, causing it to swell and stick together, and the blood to clot. Over time, the vessel turns into scar tissue that fades from view. Sclerotherapy is a well-proven procedure and has been in use since the 1930s.

Laser therapy is a proven treatment for treating unsightly broken and dilated vessels as well as other unwanted vascular lesions, such as rosacea, port wine stains and other vascular birthmarks. In fact, the latest advances in laser technology have given us a method for removal that is safer, faster and more effective than any previous treatment.

The Closure® Procedure is an advanced treatment for patients who have varicose veins and/or symptoms due to venous reflux disease in one of the long, superficial leg veins. Using ultrasound, a tiny catheter is positioned in the diseased vein and delivers radiofrequency (RF) energy to the vein wall, causing the collagen in the wall to shrink and the vein to close. With the abnormal vein closed, blood is rerouted to other healthy veins. Patients experience minimal discomfort, often taking a quick nap during the procedure, due to a special combination of mild sedation along with topical and local anesthesia. With the source of the problem treated, symptoms cease and any cosmetically unappealing surface veins can be effectively treated with microphlebectomy, sclerotherapy or laser therapy.

Getting Started...

Dr. Weston and his staff would be happy to discuss this procedure with you more in-depth. To schedule a private consultation please call 980-297-7400 or to Schedule an appointment contact us.