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Center for Vein Restoration is the nation’s largest physician-owned vein center. We proudly employ only the highest caliber vascular medicine specialists and medical staff in the profession. Offering a complete array of clinical procedures for the treatment of vein disease (also called chronic venous insufficiency), we specialize in an individualized, patient-focused approach that addresses the root causes of this serious medical condition while improving our patients’ appearances and quality of life as well.
All of us at Center for Vein Restoration would like to thank you for choosing our team to meet your healthcare needs. It is our privilege to see you and we wish to reassure you that our expert team of physicians and support staff will do all they can to make sure you have the best experience possible! To learn more about our physicians, please click here.
“I have joined CVR to focus my attention solely on the care of patients with venous disorders as well as, continuing my efforts in clinical research.”
“I am comfortable treating the entire range of vein disease, from the smallest spider vein to the large ropey varicosities that can even lead to ulcerations of the lower leg.”
From ablations, phlebectomy, ultrasound guided foam injections to visual clinical and cosmetic sclerotherapy. I’m well trained in all these modalities of vein care and can use them all well and as appropriate, for the benefit of my patients.
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“Everyone was very nice, friendly and professional. All of my questions and concerns were answered. During the procedure, Dr. Meilman explained what he was doing, as well as, how the veins would respond and how they worked. (We also talked about Porsches!) I was totally at ease and felt very confident in him and his staff.”
—Edward
From a leg in pain with ropey, raised veins, to a leg in peace – not hot, not aching, and smooth as silk. I should have done it long ago!
—Aprille
Walked in with swelling pain. Walked out later with no pain and drove home.
—Gary
I was afraid to have my veins done because of the old vein stripping and ligation procedure. I was pleasantly surprised with the entire experience from start to finish.
—Donna
There are two primary types of vein conditions—both of which are indicative of some level of underlying venous insufficiency. Spider veins are tangled groups of tiny blood vessels just under the skin’s surface that resemble spider webs, hence their name. Typically, they are red, blue or purple and are clearly visible on the thighs, lower legs and face. Varicose veins tend to be larger in diameter and are visibly bumpy or rope-like. Both types of vein conditions can produce physical symptoms—from leg pain and fatigue to itching, burning and nighttime restlessness. Only a comprehensive ultrasound scan can reveal what truly lies beneath your skin.
Often painful and unsightly, varicose veins are visibly bumpy or rope-like and may occur in almost any part of the leg—most often in the back of the calf or on the inside of the leg between the groin and the ankle. Common symptoms include leg pain, aching, or cramping, fatigued or heavy-feeling legs, itching/burning, swollen ankles, restless legs, and, in severe cases, ulcers. Varicose veins can be sometimes be debilitating, limit a person’s mobility, and affect their quality of life.
Spider veins are tangled groups of tiny blood vessels just under the skin’s surface that resemble spider webs or tree branches. Typically, they are red, blue or purple and are clearly visible on the thighs, lower legs and face. Spider veins can sometimes cover large areas of skin. Occasionally, they may cause itching, burning or even pain, but oftentimes they cause no physical symptoms at all.
Restless legs syndrome is characterized by unpleasant or painful sensations (dysesthesias or paresthesias) in the legs and an urge to move the legs. Symptoms occur when the patient is relaxing, inactive or at rest, and can increase in severity during the night or latter part of the patient’s wake period. Moving the legs reduces and may relieve the discomfort. The discomfort and constant need to move the legs disturbs sleep and can lead to impairment of function in daily life.
Center for Vein Treatment employs a variety of non-invasive vein treatment technologies, such as radiofrequency ablation, laser ablation, ambulatory phlebectomy, ultrasound-guided foam schlerotherapy and visual sclerotherapy. Paired with simple lifestyle changes—such as improvements in diet and exercise—these treatment methods can have a profound impact on an individual’s vein health.
In this method, a thin catheter is gently inserted into the vein through the skin. The catheter emits radio waves, which heat specific areas of the affected vein, causing it to close. The catheter is withdrawn and the healing process begins almost immediately. The closed vein is then reabsorbed into the body and the blood supply in that area is naturally rerouted through other, healthier veins.
Similar to radiofrequency ablation, a thin catheter is gently inserted through the skin into the affected vein. This catheter, however, is equipped with a laser, which heats the vein likewise causing it to close. After the catheter is withdrawn and the healing process begins, the closed vein is reabsorbed into the body and the blood supply in that area is naturally rerouted through other, healthier veins.
Often, this relatively minor surgical procedure is routinely conducted at the same time as a laser or radiofrequency ablation. This method is performed by first making tiny incisions that rarely ever require stitches to heal. The bulging vein is then extracted through these tiny incisions before the leg is bandaged and the healing process begins. As with the other methods, the body will naturally reroute the blood supply using other, healthier veins.
In this method, the physician administering this treatment uses ultrasonongraphy sound waves to guide the procedure for maximum accuracy and safety. A foam medicine called a sclerosant is injected into the problem vein where it initiates a reaction that results in vein closure. Blood is then naturally rerouted through healthier veins while the body reabsorbs the closed vein.
This procedure is reserved strictly for spider veins, which are smaller than varicose veins and generally located closer to the skin’s surface. Similar to ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy, a medicine called a sclerosant is injected into the veins, initiating a reaction that causes them to close and be reabsorbed into the body. Unlike ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy, however, this treatment is done without the need of imaging equipment, but is instead performed “visually” by a health professional. This treatment is not normally covered by insurance.
Center for Vein Restoration is extremely proud that our patient satisfaction rate regularly exceeds 95% and here you can see for yourself why. Photos shown below are pre-procedure and 1-month post-procedure.
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