Houston’s Specialized Vein Clinic | 20+ Years’ Experience
Houston's Trusted Vein & Vascular Specialists
Expert treatment for varicose veins, spider veins, leg swelling and other vascular conditions.
At Premier Vein & Vascular Center, we provide advanced, minimally invasive treatments to help you look, feel and move better. Our board-certified specialists focus on personalized care and real results.
Many residents of Houston, TX have varicose veins. Unfortunately, many of them are unaware of the available treatment methods. Venous insufficiency doesn’t just create unsightly veins. They’re also uncomfortable and lead to chronic pain. Premier Vein and Vascular Center offers several treatment methods under the umbrella of endovenous ablation. Each technique treats venous insufficiency effectively. They restore comfort and improve the appearance of the veins. We believe in finding solutions to problems that plague our patients’ lives, and endovenous ablation lets us do that.
There are surface-level signs of varicose insufficiency. However, many of the indicators happen under the surface. The only way to make sure you have venous insufficiency is to visit our vein specialists. We can help determine whether we should address your varicose veins. Our specialists use ultrasound technology to take a look under the surface. Ultrasound allow us to see how the veins function in your legs. So how do you know when to schedule an appointment with Premier Vein & Vascular Center? Contact us if you experience these symptoms:
On the day of the procedure, please wear loose-fitting clothing. During varicose vein treatment, you’ll feel slight pinpricks when we inject the anesthetic and minor discomfort when we insert the catheter. However, one of the benefits of endovenous ablation is you’re free to resume normal activities immediately. However, avoid air travel for seven days and too much sitting or bed rest. Your legs need the exercise to prevent complications. Our Houston, TX vein treatment specialists will perform an ultrasound and reassess your veins to see how well the procedure worked.
Whether you’re a candidate for endovenous ablation depends on a variety of factors. Our specialists go over each of them with you during your initial appointments, but the treatment works for most patients. We’ll need to gauge how severe or chronic your symptoms are, view the veins under the skin, and get a sense of how long you’ve dealt with the condition. As with any other medical condition, we’ll need to educate you as to how the process works and the associated risks. Premier Vein & Vascular Center has years of experience using ablation to relieve the symptoms of varicose veins. Good candidates for this procedure are any patients who could use relief from those symptoms.
Endovenous ablation is the most common method for treating varicose veins for a reason. The premise behind it is simple, and it is highly effective. We typically utilize radiofrequency ablation, which we perform under a local anesthetic. Our specialist inserts a catheter into a vessel which directs heat toward the veins, effectively closing them. Because the treatment leaves the veins in place, there is minimal bleeding or bruising. In addition to thermal ablation, Premier Vein & Vascular Center also uses:
Premier Vein & Vascular Center has a team of highly-qualified vascular and interventional radiologists, registered nurses, and front-office staff ready to assist you. We care about our patients and want you to experience a discomfort-free life. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
While endovenous thermal ablation is a relatively safe procedure, it does involve some risks. The same is true of any medical procedure. We’ll go over all the risk factors once you decide to move forward with this vein treatment. We want you to feel comfortable and at ease in the days leading up to the procedure.