Prescott Varicose Vein Center
Northern Arizona Vein Center
1223 Willow Creek Road
Prescott AZ 86301
866-601-5649
Varicose Vein Surgery in Prescott, AZ
Large, bulging veins close to the skin's surface are often found in the lower legs and feet and are called varicose. Because we walk, stand and run on our feet, veins in our lower legs and feet receive quite a bit of blood pressure.
Varicose veins can be more than a cosmetic concern since they impede blood flow and hinder the return of oxygen-depleted blood from the lower legs and back to the heart and lungs. The usual cause for this is damaged valves within the veins that allow backward blood flow and pooling of blood resulting in enlarged veins. Untreated veins can lead to serious medical conditions with associated pain, inflammation and discoloration.
Ambulatory phlebectomy—small incisions or needle punctures are used to extract the problematic veins with a phlebectomy hook. A hook is inserted into a micro-incision in the leg. A section of the vein is hooked and then removed through the incision. With this procedure, a compression bandage is worn for two weeks. This minimizes swelling and discomfort and allows for proper healing.
About Northern Arizona Vein Center
At Northern Arizona Vein Center, Brian Schilperoort, MD offers his care and concern for patients suffering from vascular conditions such as varicose veins and spider veins. Many patients suffering from either venous disorder can attest to the discomfort and unsightliness of these conditions we are becoming more prevalent in the US. Seeking out medical treatment is essential to remove these troubling conditions. Dr. Schilperoort offers a number of minimally invasive tools for his patients which allow for less time spent in this Prescott vein clinic during treatment as well as less time spent recovering.
At this Prescott varicose veins clinic, patients also receive some of the latest laser-assisted treatments which are currently possible due to modern research and technology. Laser-assisted treatments such as EVLT, endovenous laser ablation drastically reduce the number of complications during procedures. Many of these advanced options, such as VNUS and sclerotherapy treatments, help to minimize recurrence as well.