Varicose veins can be more than just a cosmetic concern: they can lead to discomfort and potential health risks. As we seek effective solutions, understanding the various treatment options is crucial.

Warner said the risk of amputation "was a chance worth taking because standing still in that pain felt like losing everything ...

Phlebectomy (also called microphlebectomy) is a procedure that removes varicose veins through small incisions (cuts) in the skin. This procedure helps treat and manage varicose vein symptoms, ...

Chronic venous insufficiency can develop at any age, but as we get older, the risk increases. Here's what you need to know.

At University of Utah Health, our specialists in Heart & Vascular Services and Cosmetic Services provide leading-edge, high-quality patient care for vein treatment. For serious cases of varicose veins ...

Varicose veins are atypically enlarged blood vessels that develop because of a weakness in the vein’s wall. Treatments focus on improving their appearance and easing symptoms. For some people, ...

Medicare typically only provides coverage for varicose vein treatment that a healthcare professional deems medically necessary. Varicose veins are swollen and twisted veins just under the skin, ...

Varicose veins—which affect about a third of all adults—look knotty, swollen, and twisted. They can also be "a source of pain and discomfort, especially if you’re standing or walking for long periods ...

Varicose veins are swollen blood vessels just below the skin's surface, most often in your legs. They usually have a bluish, bulging, twisting appearance. You may feel aching, redness, itching, or ...

Varicose veins may cause cosmetic distress, but they can also cause symptoms related to underlying venous disease. Ambulatory phlebectomy can help remove varicose veins and manage leg discomfort.