Varicose Veins
Beautiful Legs!
Providence Inland Vascular Institute has been providing treatment for venous insufficiency, such as varicose veins and spider veins, in Spokane since 2002. We offer complimentary screening exams to assess the veins of your legs, and will design a step-by-step vein treatment program specifically for you.
Venous Disease
Venous disease is a common problem affecting approximately 25 percent of the general population in the United States. As we age, it becomes more prevalent with one in three people over the age of 45 having some type of venous disease. Because of hormone changes, women are more likely to develop venous disease than men.
Varicose Veins
Bulging, superficial veins are called varicose veins. They may be the result of an injury, age, pregnancy or family history. Varicose veins can be painful - made worse by standing or sitting - and cause feelings of fatigue, heaviness, aching, burning, throbbing or itching in your leg. Severe cases can lead to eczema, inflammation or open sores on your lower leg.
Spider Veins
The most common vein problem, spider veins are broken capillaries and appear as small red, blue or purple web-like veins on the surface of your skin. While not harmful, spider veins may be considered unsightly, and cause some people to feel self-conscious.
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These before & after photos show the dramatic results possible for patients having treatment for varicose, and other vein problems at Providence Inland Vascular Institute in Spokane.
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Procedures & Services
Providence Inland Vascular Institute provides treatment in Spokane for varicose veins and spider veins, utilizing:
- Thermal ablation – Currently, two types of thermal ablation are approved by the FDA for the treatment of superficial venous disease. Providence Inland Vascular Institute is proud to offer both, which offer similar treatment outcomes and success rates of approximately 97 percent.
- VenaCure™ Endovenous Laser Treatment – This procedure uses a laser, which is a highly concentrated beam of light. A small laser fiber is inserted into the damaged vein. Laser light is used to damage the vein wall and seal the vein shut. The procedure is done in the office under local anesthesia and typically takes about one hour. Following the procedure, a support stocking is used on the treated leg.
- VNUS ClosesureFAST™ – This procedure uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to damage the vein wall and seal the vein shut. The procedure is done in the office under local anesthesia and takes about one hour. Following the procedure, a support stocking is used on the treated leg.
- Microambulatory Phlebectomies (MAPS or Stabs) – After a local anesthetic is administered, small 1/8 - 1/4 inch punctures are made into the skin over a bulging vein. Small pieces of the vein are removed through these punctures and the skin is closed with a butterfly strip. This is done in the office and is performed on larger varicose veins.
- Sclerotherapy – used to treat spider veins and small varicose veins. In this office procedure, a tiny needle is used to inject medication, which damages the vein causing it to shrink. Over time the vein becomes less visible and eventually disappears. You may need just one, or several sessions, depending upon the type and number of veins being treated. The procedure usually causes minimal discomfort, and normal activities are resumed immediately. Bruising and discoloration may occur. Bruising normally disappears within 2-4 weeks. Discoloration almost always fades, but it can last for several months.