Varicose Veins in Calf Area? (photo)

I have a few varicose veins on inside calf area of right leg. Should I be looking specifically for vascular surgeons to effectively treat this? What treatment would be most effective? What treatment should I definitely stay away from?

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See A Dermatologic Surgeon

You should see a dermatologic surgeon or vascular surgeon who specializes in endovenous vascular closure, which essentially uses a small laser fiber to close off the great saphenous vein. They will need to first ultrasound your leg to confirm reflux and then provide you with a plan. I personally would avoid stripping. Good luck.

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What to do about varicose veins in the calf

The first step in treatment is diagnosis. It is important for you to have an ultrasound of the veins looking for a leaky valve in the larger veins of the legs or "reflux." This test is usually done by a vascular surgeon or in a hospital radiology center. If itthe ultasound is positive for reflux, the first step would be a procedure called radiofrequency ablation done by a vascular surgeon. The doctor threads a small catheter into the large vein to close off the leaky... more

Varicose veins often need EVLT

You need to seek a vascular surgeon who performs EVLT. Many patients have both vascular veins (like these) and small reticular veins (that can be treated with sclerotherapy). Sometimes it's a combination of treatments that work best.

Varicose Veins Legs / Calf and Which Doctor Should Treate

These photograph show typical varicose vein disease of the lower leg. Yes, I would suggest that you look specifically for a vascular surgeon who specializes in varicose vein treatments. The reason that you have developed varicose veins in your leg is that you have a condition called venous reflux disease . . . this means that the valves inside the veins that normally control the direction of blood flow have begun to fail in particular veins in your leg. The best way... more

Need Board Certified Phlebologist or Vascular Surgeon

These are varicose veins. You need a Duplex vein scan to exclude venous insufficiency and that is treated with EVLT, ClariVein rocedure or Venefit procedure (VNUS Closure). Once that catheter procedure is done, you can be treated with foam sclerotherapy for these varicose veins. No cuts No sutures. No down time for these procedures. back to work the same day Seek a Board Certified Phlebologist (vein specialist) or vascular surgeon who has expertise in these procedures and at all cost avoid... more

Varicose Vein Removal - Experience is key

A cosmetic surgeon, vascular surgeon or dermatologist would all be appropriate to handle your problem as long as their training and experience was plentiful. If this vein is isolated, I wouldn't require an ultrasound of the veins. If the varsities extended above the knees, I would. This vein could be treated with microphlebectomy or injection in the office. I am not very satesfied with the laser for this size vein at the present.

Sclerotherapy

I would recommend that you see a vascular surgeon for an evaluation and possible treatment. You may need to first get an ultrasound of your leg prior to any treatment.