Varicose Veins
Address Varicose Veins at Their Source
Are you tired of looking at varicose veins on your legs? Perhaps they’ve started to become painful as well. If you’re struggling with the appearance of varicose veins, Dr. Moutaa BenMaamer is here for you. We offer a range of treatments for patients in Southwest Florida dealing with this condition. While varicose veins might start out as simply cosmetic, they can lead to leg ulcers and infections. Learn more about this condition and how we can bring you relief.
What Are Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins are twisted, swollen veins that appear blue or purple through the skin. This condition develops when valves in the veins weaken and allow blood to flow in the wrong direction and accumulate. Sometimes, varicose veins are nothing more than a cosmetic concern, but many times they can be uncomfortable and even painful.
Watch for These Common Symptoms
Varicose veins are often evident just by looking at the legs. But beyond appearances, this condition has several symptoms that may cause pain and discomfort. If you’ve spotted varicose veins and also have any of these symptoms, be sure to contact Dr. Moutaa BenMaamer:
- Leg pain
- Swelling in the legs
- Itching or burning sensations
- Legs feel heavy or overly tired
- Restless legs
- Muscle cramps
- Skin discoloration
- Leg ulcers
- Thickened skin
Offering Top-Tier Varicose Vein Treatment
Varicose veins can be treated in several different ways. After reviewing your unique condition, we’ll recommend one of the following approaches to treatment:
This method involves using a foam substance to expand the vein walls and cause their collapse. Then, the body naturally clears the destroyed tissue and eliminates the varicose vein.
Some patients benefit from this approach, which involves inserting a catheter into the leg vein. When it reaches the end of the vein, a burst of heat energy causes the vein to collapse and disappear over time.
This treatment uses medical-grade adhesive to hold the affected vein together as it heals and returns to normal size.
During this procedure, your surgeon will use a catheter to release a sclerosing agent and destroy the vein wall at the same time.
Some patients require a more direct approach to removing varicose veins. During an ambulatory phlebectomy, we'll make a small incision and gently pull out the affected vein.
A Double Board-Certified Specialist
You’re in good hands when you trust Dr. Moutaa BenMaamer for your treatment. Dr. BenMaamer is double board-certified in the United States and European Union and has over 16 years of experience treating patients just like you. He’s dedicated to offering everyone who walks through our doors the gold standard in care.