Vein Therapies
Many people are bothered by spider veins and varicose veins. Whether the condition is a cosmetic concern or a medical condition, Cooper Clinic in Dallas offers proven treatments to correct it. Our dermatologists also offer specialized techniques for women who have prominent dark veins on the chest and breasts.
Varicose Vein Laser Closure
Cool Touch Endovenous (CTEV) closure is the newest and gentlest laser in-office procedure for closing varicose veins. The remarkable procedure is performed with a 1320 YAG laser. It precludes the need for and takes the place of vein stripping, which is known for terrible bruising, significant pain, and prolonged healing of many weeks. CTEV patients do not experience large, ugly scars, expansive bruising, or the long down time and pain for which vein stripping is infamous. Also, no general anesthesia is required and patients typically return to their normal activities within three to four days.
Ambulatory Phlebectomy
This is a sophisticated form of removing large varicose veins utilizing a special local anesthesia technique and tiny incisions. The in-office procedure allows patients to forgo the need for general anesthesia that is required with vein stripping. Patients do not experience the large ugly scars, significant bruising, and long healing down time caused by vein stripping.
Sclerotherapy
The "gold standard" for treatment of spider veins and selected small varicose veins, according to the American College of Phlebology. This proven technique works to keep the legs free of spider veins and often relieves related symptoms of aching, tiredness and pressure. Through technology advancements, the procedure is significantly more effective in vein repair/correction without the significant pain saline (salt water) sclerotherapy causes.
Sclerotherapy is performed with a tiny needle, which ensures essentially painless treatment with closure and fading of the unwanted spider veins typically in three to five treatments. There is no post-procedure down time, and patients report little to no discomfort after the procedure.
Prominent Chest and Breast Vein Treatment
Prominent chest and breast veins are treated with specialized sclerotherapy and/or laser treatment techniques. The treatment reduces the appearance of prominent dark veins on the chest and breast that are common in women, especially those who have undergone breast augmentation. Typically the appearance of the prominent veins is dramatically reduced after only two to three 20-minute treatment sessions.
