Varicose Vein Removal Thin vein walls will swell and twist as blood flows through them. These veins may appear dark or bulging, creating cosmetic concerns. Sometimes, varicose veins can cause discomfort or aching pain. Because of the pressure caused by walking and standing, varicose veins are commonly found in the legs but can be found in other places on the body as well. We can help to eliminate the presence of varicose veins with this highly successful procedure. How It Works Expected Results Am I a Candidate? How It Works At the start of the process, the treatment area will be cleaned, sterilized, and put under local anesthetic to reduce any pain by numbing the area. Your vascular specialist will make a series of minor cuts on the skin. There may be 20 or more small incisions in order to treat the entire area. Using a hook-like instrument, they will pull as much of the vein from the skin as possible in order to tie the ends to prevent blood flow to the vein. Typically, this process averages around half an hour to an hour, depending on the unique factors of each patient. Because of the minimally invasive nature of the surgery, recovery time should be quick with minimal swelling, soreness, and bruising. Using compression socks as directed by your doctor can speed up the already quick recovery process. In fact, most patients can continue with their daily lifestyle within 24 hours of the surgery. Expected Results Because of the removal of the targeted veins, the problems should be resolved after the procedure is completed. Possible physical soreness and cosmetic appearance will improve drastically as the treated area heals. Am I a Candidate? Because of the removal of the vein during phlebectomy, this procedure typically works best with varicose veins close to the surface of the skin. Generally, phlebectomy may be recommended for small- to medium-sized varicose veins. However, it is not recommended for those who take blood-thinning medication, have blood clotting complications, or suffer from a serious illness. If you believe that you could benefit from a phlebectomy procedure, please schedule a vein consult to further discuss your options. Request an Appointment CIS physicians have pioneered a variety of methods to treat various vein diseases. Our physicians evaluate each patient on a case-by case basis to determine the best course of treatment. Schedule Now CIS Leg & Vein Centers operate in the following areas: Baton Rouge 8401 Picardy AvenueBaton Rouge, LA 70809 Phone (225) 308-0247 Toll-Free (225) 308-0247 Fax (225) 308-0249 Gray 191 Innovation Court, Suite AGray, LA 70359 Phone (985) 303-4100 Toll-Free (877) 846-0132 Fax (985) 303-4101 Houma 225 Dunn StreetHouma, LA 70360 Phone (985) 876-0300 Toll-Free (800) 445-9676 Fax (985) 876-4605 Jennings 422 Kade Drive, Suite 1Jennings, LA 70546 Phone (337) 388-6200 Toll-Free (844) 625-0436 Fax (337) 388-6201 Lafayette on Heymann 441 Heymann BoulevardLafayette, LA 70503 Phone (337) 289-8429 Toll-Free (877) 588-8429 Fax (337) 289-8431 Lafayette on Ambassador 2730 Ambassador Caffery ParkwayLafayette, LA 70506 Phone (337) 988-1585 Toll-Free (800) 582-2435 Fax (337) 981-4694 Meridian 4909 Great River DriveMeridian, MS 39305 Phone (601) 282-8980 Toll-Free (844) 643-6200 Fax 601-693-6561 New Iberia 500 North Lewis Street, Suite 100New Iberia, LA 70563 Phone (337) 367-5200 Toll-Free (800) 555-7604 Fax (337) 369-3074 Opelousas 1233 Wayne Gilmore Circle, Suite 450Opelousas, LA 70570 Phone (337) 942-3006 Toll-Free (800) 553-2394 Fax (337) 942-7744 Thibodaux 1320 Martin Luther King DriveThibodaux, LA 70301 Phone (985) 446-2021 Toll-Free (800) 340-7030 Fax (985) 493-3818 Westbank 1901 Manhattan Blvd, Building A, Suite 200Harvey, LA 70058 Phone (504) 354-5252 Toll-Free (833) 620-5252 Fax (504) 354-5253 Zachary 6550 Main Street, Suite 1000Zachary, LA 70791 Phone (225) 654-1559 Toll-Free (877) 654-3965 Fax (225) 654-6212