University Center for Vein Disorders
We understand how heavy varicose veins weigh on you. Our team of interventional vein specialists in New Jersey, led by Dr. O’Donovan, is dedicated to offering solutions that not only address your aesthetic concerns but also allow you to live your life fully.
Patients suffering from spider veins and venous insufficiency in New Jersey can expect the highest standard of care.
If you suffer from varicose veins and spider veins, you might feel pain and discomfort, skin changes and ulcers—you are not alone. However, with the right treatment, you can find the relief that you need. Take it from one of our patients, Rosalinda Vega:
“Thank you so much to Dr O’Donovan and to the staff in the Vain department. After undergoing the procedure my legs feel so much better. The results are amazing. I feel 10 years younger.”
Our pain management experts in Somerset, Monroe, Ewing, Englewood Cliffs, Jersey City, Hoboken, Bloomfield, Freehold, Clark, and Elizabeth, New Jersey; and Bayridge, Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn, and Hempstead, New York, are committed to helping patients find relief and regain control of their everyday lives.
What Are Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins are a common problem that affects up to 35% of adults, often leading to leg pain and potentially serious complications. At our offices in Englewood Cliffs, Somerset, Monroe Township, Freehold, and Clark, New Jersey, the experienced physicians at the University Pain and Spine Center permanently eliminate varicose veins using today’s most advanced, minimally-invasive procedures. Whether you want to get rid of varicose veins to improve your appearance or to get relief from leg pain.
What Causes Varicose Veins?
The veins in your legs carry blood up the leg and back toward your heart. The one-way valves in the veins keep the blood flowing in the right direction. But, when the valves become weak or damaged, blood refluxes back down the vein.
The refluxed blood accumulates in the vein, a condition called chronic venous insufficiency. As the blood builds up, it causes twisted, bulging, dark purple and blue varicose veins.
Symptoms
Some people don’t have any symptoms. However, varicose veins are a common cause of leg pain. In addition to the pain, you may experience:
- Aching legs
- Swollen legs, feet, and ankles
- Burning or itching
- Skin discoloration
- Heaviness or fatigue in your legs
When varicose veins go untreated, they increase the pressure in your lower leg veins. Over time, this high pressure leads to complications such as venous stasis ulcers and deep vein thrombosis.
Varicose Veins Treatment at the University Center for Vein Disorders
Several minimally invasive varicose vein and spider vein treatments use different techniques to achieve the same results: They make the vein walls collapse and turn into scar tissue. Your body gradually reabsorbs the scar tissue, making the veins disappear. Additionally, your body naturally restores normal circulation by rerouting the blood to healthy veins.
At the University Pain and Spine Center, the different treatments used to eliminate varicose veins and treat chronic venous insufficiency include:
Endovenous Laser Ablation
Your provider administers a local anesthetic and uses ultrasound imaging to thread a laser fiber through your veins until it reaches the varicosity. After the fiber is in place, your provider turns on the laser and slowly withdraws the fiber catheter, allowing heat from the laser to close the vein.
Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
This treatment works the same way as endovenous laser ablation. The only difference is that heat from radiofrequency energy closes the vein.
Sclerotherapy
When your varicose veins are small to medium-sized, your provider may recommend sclerotherapy. During this procedure, they inject medicine into the varicose vein. The medicine foams and expands to reach all the vein walls, and then it makes the vein collapse.
Microphlebectomy
Your provider performs a microphlebectomy through tiny pinhole incisions. After applying a local anesthetic and making the tiny cut, they use a special hook to reach in and gently remove the varicose vein.
Why Choose the University Pain and Spine Center
What sets us apart is an unwavering commitment to excellence. Our doctors are highly skilled in performing cutting-edge procedures like radiofrequency ablation and Varithena foam treatments. These techniques are exceptionally safe, minimally invasive, and lead to lasting results. We focus on ensuring a comfortable and successful treatment experience.
For those in New York and New Jersey, the University Pain and Spine Center provides specialized care for varicose and spider veins. We offer a range of treatments, from advanced diagnostics to pain management strategies. Our team of experts works closely with patients to create personalized plans aimed at relieving pain and improving quality of life. Whether you want to get rid of varicose veins to improve your appearance or to get relief from leg pain, call 732-320-9026 or book an appointment online today.
What sets us apart is an unwavering commitment to excellence. Our doctors are highly skilled in performing cutting-edge procedures like radiofrequency ablation and Varithena foam treatments. These techniques are exceptionally safe, minimally invasive, and lead to lasting results. We focus on ensuring a comfortable and successful treatment experience.
For those in New York and New Jersey, the University Pain and Spine Center provides specialized care for varicose and spider veins. We offer a range of treatments, from advanced diagnostics to pain management strategies. Our team of experts works closely with patients to create personalized plans aimed at relieving pain and improving quality of life. Whether you want to get rid of varicose veins to improve your appearance or to get relief from leg pain, call 732-320-9026 or Request a Vein Consult today today.