Varicose to Perfect is one of the most comprehensive varicose vein treatment centers in the Cincinnati-Dayton area. Board-certified interventional vascular physician Dr. Sukir Sinnathamby leads our team.
We ensure every patient gets a comprehensive evaluation, learns about risk factors, and has access to minimally invasive treatments.
Insurance covers most of our Varicose Vein Treatments. We’ll handle the billing and documentation to get your treatment pre-approved. Our goal is to secure the maximum coverage your insurance allows.
About Varicose Veins
Varicose veins affect millions of people every year. For some, they are a cosmetic issue. For others, they can signal a more serious circulatory problem. They’re enlarged, swollen veins often appearing on the legs or feet.
These veins look twisted and bulge above the surface of the skin. They are typically blue or dark purple in color and can cause discomfort or pain. While varicose veins are a common condition, they can sometimes signal more serious vein issues
How Varicose Veins Develop
Veins carry blood from different parts of the body back to the heart. They have one-way valves that keep blood flowing in the right direction. In the legs, veins work against gravity, pushing blood upward.
If these valves weaken or become damaged, blood can flow backward and pool in the veins. This buildup of blood increases pressure in the veins, causing them to stretch, enlarge, and become varicose.
Varicose veins most often appear in the legs and feet. This is because standing and walking put the most pressure on these veins. The extra strain makes it harder for blood to flow smoothly, leading to vein damage over time.
What Varicose Veins Look Like
Varicose veins are easy to identify by their appearance. They are swollen, twisted veins that often bulge above the surface of the skin. They may look rope-like or knotted, with a blue or purple color.
Some people notice smaller clusters of veins branching off from larger varicose veins. In mild cases, varicose veins are mostly a cosmetic concern but can also cause physical symptoms.
Symptoms of Varicose Veins
Beyond their appearance, varicose veins can cause discomfort and other symptoms, including:
- Aching or Throbbing Pain: After standing or sitting for hours, the affected area can feel sore, heavy, or achy.
- Swelling: Legs or ankles may swell, particularly by the end of the day.
- Itching: The skin around varicose veins might feel itchy or irritated.
- Cramping: Muscle cramps in the legs can occur, often at night.
- Skin Changes: Over time, the skin near varicose veins may become discolored, dry, or thinner.
In severe cases, varicose veins can lead to complications like skin ulcers, blood clots, or bleeding if you injure a vein.
Who Gets Varicose Veins?
Several factors increase the risk of developing varicose veins, including:
- Age: Veins lose strength as you get older.
- Gender: Hormonal changes can increase a woman’s risk for varicose veins. This includes changes during pregnancy, menopause, or from using birth control.
- Family History: Genetics play a role; if close relatives have varicose veins, you are more likely to get them too.
- Lifestyle: Jobs that require prolonged standing or sitting can increase the risk.
- Weight: Being overweight puts extra pressure on your veins.
Varicose Vein Treatments
Varicose to Perfect is a state-of-the-art vein center in Springboro, Ohio. We were one of the first in the area to offer minimally invasive treatments. Our varicose vein treatments are easy, convenient, and virtually pain-free.
You can ease varicose vein symptoms with self-care, such as a healthy diet and exercise. But for most people, professional treatment is the only way to fully remove them and get the best look.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Varicose veins can happen to anyone. Read the answers to these frequently asked questions to learn more.
Is walking good for varicose veins?
Walking is a good and safe exercise for people with varicose veins. It is a low-impact activity that can help improve circulation and blood flow in the legs.
Moreover, walking can prevent blood from pooling in the veins. This can cause swelling and make your varicose veins worse. Walking keeps the blood moving.
At what age do people get varicose veins?
Varicose veins can develop at any age. However, they are more common in individuals by age 50 and above. The risk increases with age due to wear and tear on vein valves.
This regulates blood flow. Veins weaken with age, so older individuals are at highest risk. However, genetics and obesity can cause varicose veins in younger individuals.
What helps varicose vein pain?
To alleviate varicose vein pain, you should walk regularly and exercise. Swimming and cycling are helpful. Wearing compression stockings can also help.
Moreover, you should avoid standing for long periods if you can. Lastly, over-the-counter painkillers like Tylenol or ibuprofen can help alleviate pain from varicose veins.
Does insurance cover varicose vein treatment?
Insurance will cover medically necessary varicose vein treatments. However, coverage will depend on various factors. If you have symptomatic varicose veins that cause pain, swelling, or skin changes, your insurance will likely cover it. Moreover, if your varicose veins interfere with work and daily activities, insurance should cover it.
Your insurance may cover treatment if options like compression stockings or over-the-counter medicine didn’t work.
Can varicose veins burst?
Yes, varicose veins can burst. However, it’s not common. When they burst, it’s usually due to malfunctioning valves and damaged circulation (chronic venous insufficiency).
Varicose veins can also result from injuries, such as bumps, bruises, or cuts, to an already weakened varicose vein. You should always seek immediate medical care if your varicose vein bursts.
Can you eliminate varicose veins without surgery?
Yes, in most cases, you can treat varicose veins without surgery. Lifestyle changes such as exercising, avoiding prolonged standing, and wearing compression stockings can help.
Moreover, you can treat varicose veins using minimally invasive procedures such as sclerotherapy injections, endovenous thermal ablation, and microphlebectomy. These treatments result in less pain and fewer complications compared to surgical options.