How Simple It Is!
One of the biggest misconceptions patients who come to Circulatory Centers have is how simple it is. They are always pleasantly surprised how simple the entire process is from start to finish, from painful, ugly legs to healthy, great looking legs.
We want you to understand the process every step of the way.
Contact Circulatory Centers
- Fill out our Free Vein Consultation Form
- Call Our Centralized Scheduling Department 1-800-526-3082
- E-mail us at info@circcenters.com
Come in for your Free Vein Consultation that includes:
- Preliminary examination
- Discussion of your vein condition
- Brief medical history review
- Review of your covered benefits under your individual insurance plan
- Review of general options for course of treatment
Ultrasound Scan & Mapping:
- Extensive History and physical exam
- Discussion with your treating physician
- Real-time venous Doppler Ultrasound to examine the vein anatomy, identify problem veins and formulate an individualized treatment plan exclusively for your needs.
- Map out (mark out on your leg) your leg with the treatment path in preparation for surgery.
Your Treatment (Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA):
- Prep for Treatment
- Drink plenty of water
- Eat well
- Avoid applying lotion to the leg
- May be asked to avoid certain medications
- Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) Procedure
- A review of the surgical procedure with your treating staff
- 30-45 minute procedure
- Laser catheter is inserted into defective vein
- Performed under local anesthesia with Ultrasound Guidance
- The laser will heat the lining of the vein, shrink and seal it shut.
- Post-Op Treatment
- Compression stocking is applied and worn for 48-72 hours after.
- Walking daily is encouraged to reduce bruising and swelling
- Ibuprofen may be taken for discomfort
- Avoid rigorous activity, jumping or intense workouts for a few days.
Your Treatment (Sclerotherapy):
- Prep for Treatment
- Drink plenty of water
- Eat well
- Avoid applying lotion to the leg
- May be asked to avoid certain medications
- 20 minute in-office procedure involving a series of small injections into the target vein.
- Medication into the target vein creates an inflammatory reaction causing the vein to collapse.
- Your body will reabsorb naturally by the body improving blood flow through healthy veins.
- Post-Op Treatment
- Compression stocking is applied and worn for 48-72 hours after.
- Walking daily is encouraged to reduce bruising and swelling
- Ibuprofen may be taken for discomfort
- Avoid rigorous activity, jumping or intense workouts for a few days.
Any course of treatment will be followed by a post-op visit to discuss your results.