Types of Veins We Treat
Willamette Vein Centré is a full service, high-tech medical facility specializing in the treatment of all types of varicose and spider veins. The types of veins we treat include:
- Spider Veins
- Reticular Veins
- Varicose Veins
- Facial Veins
- Venous Ulcers
What are Varicose Veins?
You've probably been hearing a lot about them lately on television and radio. They've made the news and they've hit the talk shows because of two reasons... they are such a common problem and because there is now something practical, inexpensive and very effective to do about them.
Varicose veins are quite common. According to a recent estimate, over 60% of the US population has some degree of varicose veins. As the population ages, that percent is increasing! Varicose veins and spider veins (telangiectasia) are twice as common in women than men; however, they are increasing in frequency in both sexes. Besides being a cosmetic nuisance, they can also be a medical problem.
Medicine describes three types of abnormal veins which cause people trouble. These are spider veins - (also known as telangiectasia), reticular veins and true varicose veins (also known as varicosities).
Spider Veins
Spider veins are especially common. You know spider veins - you probably have some yourself. Spiders are those ugly, dark blue little veins that run up and down the legs resembling lines on a road map. Sometimes spiders group themselves into nasty little star burst patterns that pop out where they are least wanted! Sometimes they fan out along the outside of the thigh or the inner aspect of the lower leg. Often they gather around the ankles or behind the knees.
Regardless of where they occur, spider veins are downright ugly! In fact, a recent survey found that American women are more concerned about spider veins on their legs than with almost any other cosmetic problem.
Reticular Veins
Reticular veins are those deeper, darker veins that form bluish networks that criss-cross over the thighs and lower legs. Reticulars are larger veins than spiders and they are usually the source of spiders. Getting rid of reticular veins will help get rid of spiders!
Varicosities
Varicosities are large varicose veins resembling ropes that twist up and down the leg or behind the knee. These types of varicose veins are plain ugly; they bulge, they may be painful, and they can spontaneously bleed. In some instances blood clots may develop in these veins.
If You Have 'Em, Get Rid of 'Em!
If you, like millions of other Americans, have varicose veins and you don't like them, you really should consider doing something about them. If you have some of the symptoms above, or if you simply don't like to wear shorts or swim wear because of your legs, do something about it.
Now with the advances in conventional sclerotherapy, ultrasound guided sclerotherapy, amblatory surgery, and endovenous laser treatment you can get rid of varicose veins.