South Bend Varicose Vein Center
Vein Centers for Excellence of Northern Indiana
2025 E. Edison Road
Suite B
South Bend IN 46637
866-618-8103
Varicose Vein Surgery in South Bend, IN
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 Vein Centers for Excellence of Northern Indiana
For patients seeking South Bend varicose veins treatments, Dr. John Oren, MD has dedicated his life's medical profession and education to improving vascular health. At Vein Centers for Excellence of Northern Indiana, patients in South Bend, Indiana receive minimally invasive treatments which support healthier vein function. Spider veins and varicose veins are often a sign of something within the body which producing undue stress on the venous system. This may be related to obesity, pregnancy, genetic factors, or lifestyle choices.
As a South Bend varicose veins physician, Dr. John Oren supports healthy veins by removing or collapsing problem veins which are no longer functional. Sclerotherapy treatments may be used, which may involve the use of ultrasound for treatment accuracy, or laser-assisted treatments such as endovenous laser ablation which involves the use of a very fine laser, about the size of a needle, to effectively treat vascular dysfunction.