Potential complications – vein surgery? Any surgery involves risk, and may become serious or life threatening in some instances. These complications can develop during or after the surgery. The risk of potential complications pre or post surgery can be greatly reduced by following the treatment plan provided to you. The risks of vein surgery include: […]
Best Vein Treatments An initial consultation with one of our highly trained specialists is an essential first step in any treatment plan. There are many different types of vein disease which occur at all levels of severity. Every age groups and both genders are affected, yet statistically women over the age of 30 are most […]
RF Vein Treatment The RF procedure, or “RF” for short, was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1999. It’s undergone several refinements since then and is now the standard RF vein treatment for lower extremity vein disease (venous reflux). At present the procedure can be done in-office by most general […]
Minimally invasive varicose veins treatment When conservative varicose veins treatment fail it’s often necessary to physically remove moderate-severe varicose veins. This surgical procedure is known as a microphlebectomy. In this case “micro” means small, “phleb” refers to veins, and “extomy” means to surgically remove. This safe and effective procedure completely resolves varicose veins as they’re […]
Managing Symptoms of Varicose Veins Regardless of which risk factors you can or can’t control, you can still take action. The following self-care suggestions for Managing Symptoms of Varicose Veins can help you manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life. Elevating Your Legs Varicose veins form when the one-way valves inside your veins become […]
Endovenous radiofrequency ablation, also known as RFA, is a treatment for varicose veins in the legs, a condition that affects a large number of adults. This procedure uses heat to close off the larger superficial veins, those closer to the surface of the skin. This includes the great, small and accessory saphenous veins. The procedure […]
At the Advanced Vein Center in Beaver, Butler and Allegheny County we use the most advanced imaging and certified technicians to assist your doctor in creating a treatment plan unique for you.
