Varicose Veins St George UT | Varicose Vein Removal

What Are Varicose Veins? What Causes Them?

Varicose veins, also known as varicosities, occur when your veins become enlarged and dilated. Poor blood circulation makes veins appear gnarled, twisted, and bulging, most commonly purple or blue. Varicose veins are often secondary to venous reflux of the saphenous veins in the leg.

Varicose veins can be painful, tender to touch, and appear swollen or raised on the surface of the skin. They can cause serious leg pain and other leg-related symptoms, including swelling, itching, cramps, and even blood clots due to varicose veins (deep vein thrombosis or DVT).

A bleeding varicosity is a cause for immediate consultation/evaluation to discuss treatment options.

Risk Factors of Varicose Veins

Before deciding to seek treatment, it is crucial to understand the nature of the disease and the underlying risk factors.

Patients with the following health conditions may be at increased risk for developing varicose veins:

Family history of venous disease
Gender (more common in females)
Obesity
Occupation requiring prolonged sitting or standing
Pregnancy
Pulmonary hypertension
Height (being tall)

“Dr. Jones, his PA Justin, and staff were amazing. They went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable, they were very professional, explained and answered all questions during each procedure. I suffered with varicose veins for many years. They affected my lifestyle and the ability to enjoy the simple things of life. I am still in the healing process and I can already feel an improvement and significant change. I want to thank you Dr Jones and your great staff, so......much!!!!!!”

—Jean P.

Varicose Veins Treatment

At Heart of Dixie Vein and Vascular Center, we offer several options for varicose vein treatment or varicose vein removal that are less invasive and less painful than other treatments. Our mission is to provide our patients with the latest technologies and advances in varicose vein treatment so that they can get back to living the life they love sooner.

Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins vs. Less-Invasive Treatments

Many vein clinics and centers offer laser treatment for varicose veins. But we at Heart of Dixie have found that this painful and uncomfortable laser treatment for varicose veins doesn’t always prove as effective for removing varicose veins as other treatment options.

Our vein centers in St. George, other Southern Utah locations, and Nevada provide patients with more treatment options and a holistic approach to treat varicose veins at the underlying source. We work to diagnose and treat risk factors that make varicose veins reappear.

Varicose Vein Removal

Several varicose veins treatments are available that can remove or close painful varicose veins.

Two such treatments available at Heart of Dixie in St. George, UT, are radiofrequency ablation (ClosureFast) and non-tumescent non-thermal ablation (VenaSeal). After treatment of the saphenous veins via either of these procedures, most varicosities tend to flatten out and are not as visible as they were prior to treatment.

In some cases, these varicose veins are fed by other branches of veins and need to be treated individually. Heart of Dixie Vein and Vascular Center can treat these varicosities in our office with a minor procedure known as phlebectomy. Phlebectomy is varicose vein removal through tiny incisions on the leg. No stitches are necessary. This procedure is minimally invasive, leaving little to no scarring, and uses local anesthetic only.

“I had (yay past tense!) pretty bad varicose veins in both legs. I came here because of the great reviews both online and from a friend directly. I am so happy I chose Heart of Dixie! They made me feel comfortable, at ease, informed, like family, and well taken care of. You can tell this is their speciality and they know what they are doing. I am also super stoked and pleased with the procedure! It was so simple and so quick! I could not be happier about my vein free legs just in time for spring/summer! So worth it! Thank you Dr. Jones and everyone at Heart of Dixie!”

—Anna S.

Blood Clots (Phlebitis or DVT)

Varicose veins, while painful and unappealing, do not always pose immediate health hazards. However, thrombosed varicose veins or blood clots due to varicose veins can be a cause for immediate concern. A recent study confirmed that patients with varicose veins have a 5x higher risk of DVT in their lifetime than those that do not have varicose veins. If clotting occurs only in superficial or varicose veins, this is referred to as superficial phlebitis and may not necessarily require blood thinners or any emergent care. However, you should always be evaluated if you feel your varicose veins become hot, red, or suddenly firm and tender. This could be a sign of clotting, which can progress down into the deep vein system. If these blood clots then travel and reach a patient’s lungs, it can be fatal.

Help prevent varicose vein thrombosis (blood clots) and further health complications with our varicose vein treatments in St. George, Southern Utah, and Nevada.

Treatment Cost

If your veins are causing any symptoms in your legs, the majority of insurance companies do cover vein treatment and do not consider it cosmetic. You can discuss varicose vein treatment cost and insurance coverage with the Heart of Dixie Vein and Vascular team. We’re here to answer any questions and provide you with the varicose vein treatment you need for healing, relief, and renewal of life.

Heart of Dixie Vein Center offers varicose vein treatment in St. George, UT; Cedar City, UT; Kanab, UT; and Mesquite, NV. Have further questions regarding varicose vein treatment and whether it’s right for you? Contact us today!

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Varicose Vein Removal and Treatment in
St. George, UT

What Are Varicose Veins? What Causes Them?

Risk Factors of Varicose Veins

Varicose Veins Treatment

Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins vs. Less-Invasive Treatments

Varicose Vein Removal

Blood Clots (Phlebitis or DVT)

Treatment Cost

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Varicose Vein Removal and Treatment in St. George, UT

What Are Varicose Veins? What Causes Them?

Risk Factors of Varicose Veins

Varicose Veins Treatment

Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins vs. Less-Invasive Treatments

Varicose Vein Removal

Blood Clots (Phlebitis or DVT)

Treatment Cost

Contact Us

Services

Stay Connected

Varicose Vein Removal and Treatment in
St. George, UT