by VTC - CA | Feb 16, 2023 | Vein
What Are Injectable Vein Treatments? Vein injections are quick and gentle treatments for varicose veins and spider veins. When you hear the phrase “vein injections,” most people are referring to sclerotherapy. In a sclerotherapy treatment, doctors inject a sclerosing...
by VTC - CA | Feb 9, 2023 | Vein
How Long Does It Take to Create a Map of My Veins? Vein mapping is a quick procedure in which a doctor applies gel to your skin and guides a transducer over it to create a map of your veins. For most patients, it takes about 30 minutes. The ultrasound machine sends...
by VTC - CA | Jan 18, 2023 | Vein
What Is Vein Mapping, and Does It Cause Swelling or Pain? Vein mapping is an ultrasound procedure that detects issues like venous reflux, broken valves in the veins, Chronic Venous Insufficiency, and blood clots. Vein doctors often recommend vein mapping for patients...
by VTC - CA | Jan 18, 2023 | Vein
What Is Vein Mapping and What Vein Problem Requires It? If your vein doctor recommended vein mapping, you’re probably wondering what it is. Vein mapping is a Doppler Ultrasound examination that charts the course of your veins, identifying problematic areas and...
by VTC - CA | Nov 1, 2022 | Vein
Can Varicose Veins Return After Treatment? When a varicose vein is properly treated, it won’t return. Minimally invasive vein treatments seal the vein shut with sclerosants, adhesives, or thermal energy that are injected through the skin. Blood can no longer flow...
by VTC - CA | Oct 4, 2022 | Vein
What Doctor Treats Vein Problems in California? There are several types of doctors that treat vein problems in California, but only a few types actually specialize in veins. Doctors who perform cosmetic vein treatments (dermatologists, cosmetic surgeons) typically...
