Varicose Vein Therapy
What are varicose veins?
Varicose veins are caused by swollen or enlarged blood vessels. The blood vessels have enlarged due to a weakening in the vein's wall or valves. Located deeper in the skin than spider veins, they may appear raised and often are blue. Varicose veins can be serious because they may be associated with the development of one or more of the following conditions:
- Phlebitis - inflammation of the vein.
- Thromboses - occurs when blood clots form in the enlarged vein.
- Venous stasis ulcers - an ulcer is formed when there is not proper drainage in the enlarged vein.
More than one in five women has some form of varicose condition. Although the exact cause for varicose and spider veins are unknown, pregnancy, heredity, and hormonal changes seem to be contributing factors.
While sclerotherapy remains the gold standard in the treatment of leg veins, The Sciton Clear Scan laser has demonstrated improved clearance with treatments. With thwe Sciton Contoure is capable of treating larger and deeper vessels up to 3mm, clearing up what sclerotherapy does not.

