Vein problems

Will my insurance pay for treatment?
The initial consultation and ultrasound is usually covered. For large varicosities, diagnostic testing and treatment is covered and is deemed medically necessary depending on your symptoms. Treatment of spider veins, however, is considered cosmetic and is not covered by insurance.

How long will my treatment take?
Treatments for normal office visit for sclerotherapy are 25-30 minutes. For the endovascular venous laser therapy and ambulatory phlebectomy, the procedure usually takes 30-40 minutes with total time in the office approximately 90 minutes including preoperative and postoperative time. Healing will take place over several weeks. Your veins will be gone leaving you with healthy, symptom-free and better looking legs.

Are there any restrictions to my activity?
No, there are no restrictions. Exercise is encouraged. The more you walk, the bet ter the long-term results will be.

How long does it take to look better?
Following treatment, the veins may look darker in color with some bruising because blood may become trapped within the veins so they close down. This is expected and is addressed during your subsequent treatment sessions. The tiniest spider veins may disappear quicly while the larger veins require a few weeks to improve their appearance. Healing can take approximately up to 8 weeks.

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