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, ...

Varicose vein stripping is a surgical procedure that removes varicose veins from the legs or thighs. Varicose veins are the puffy, twisted veins that you can see under the skin. They usually have a ...

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 ...

As we age, wear and tear on our veins boosts the chances of developing varicose veins. These rope-like, bulging veins are actually very common. Still, it can be unnerving when anything new appears on ...

Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted, swollen veins that are visible under the skin surface. These veins are mostly found in the legs and occasionally cause mild-to-moderate pain, blood clot, and skin ...

Blue, swollen, lumpy-looking veins—and their cousins, the crimson “spider veins”—are only the most obvious signs of varicose vein disease. Veterans of this condition know all too well that these ...

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, ...

Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins near the surface of the skin. They're most common in the legs and ankles. They usually aren't serious. Sclerotherapy uses an injection of a special chemical ...

Have you ever witnessed your legs all puffed up with a spider-like vein formation? That is not just a cosmetic concern; it is an underlying symptom of a circulatory issue in the legs, also known as ...

Varicose veins are enlarged veins that are visible through the skin and may appear as blue or purple twisted, knot-like cords. Varicose veins can occur anywhere in the body, but are more commonly ...