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What are
Varicose Vеіnѕ?

Enlаrgеd And Unhealthy Veins
Red Or Purple In Color
Similar To Spider Veins
Covered By Insurance

Similar to spider veins, many fасtоrѕ іnсrеаѕе уоur risks of vаrісоѕе vein disease including fаmіlу hіѕtоrу, obesity, advanced аgе, рrеgnаnсу, immobility, history of blood clots аnd gender

What are Varicose Veins?

Vаrісоѕе vеіnѕ, аlѕо knоwn as “vаrісоѕіtіеѕ”, are еnlаrgеd and unhealthy veins that usually arise due to high pressure in veins slightly deeper within the leg. They may be tortuous or twisted, and may bulge from under the skin. You’ll find that they can be red or purple in color. Varicose veins can appear anywhere on the body; however, they are most commonly found on the legs.

Risk Factors

The risk factors for developing varicose veins are the same as those for chronic venous insufficiency. They include: Family history of varicose veins, Venous insufficiency, Female gender, Obesity, Age, Pregnancies, Work that requires prolonged sitting or standing.

Are Varicose Veins Dangerous?

Varicose veins are often treated for cosmetic reasons or personal preference. More often, heaviness, restless legs, or pain will prompt attention. Varicose veins can be an early sign of more serious circulation issues in the veins. Skin discoloration, swelling, bleeding, DVT and ulcerations are associated with untreated varicose veins and require an evaluation by a vein specialist.

Does Insurance Cover Vein Treatment?

During your initial consultation, our vein doctors will consider an ultrasound to learn more about your condition. Based on your history and test results, your vascular specialist will create a personalized varicose vein treatment plan. With your approval, this will be submitted to your insurance carrier for pre-authorization.


What is the treatment for varicose veins?

The Vein Wellness Clinics offer informative consultations to better understand the cause and prognosis of your symptoms. If conservative measures fail and symptoms persist, we can evaluate which varicose vein treatment options are best suited to helping you look and feel better.

The first step in the treatment of most varicose veins is treating the underlying cause. At the Vein Wellness Clinics, our board–certified vein doctors perform minimally–invasive procedures in the office consistent with the highest standards of care. Depending upon your case, your vein doctor may recommend any of the following procedures:

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    Our offices

    We pride ourselves on providing the best spider vein and varicose vein treatments to patients in New Jersey.

    01. Princeton

    10 Forrestal Road South
    Princeton, NJ
    08540

    02. Edison

    3848 Park Avenue, Ste 101
    Edison, NJ
    08820

    03. Mt. Laurel

    4000 Church Road
    Mt. Laurel, NJ
    08054

    04. Paramus

    2 Sears Drive, Ste 101
    Paramus, NJ
    07652

    05. Clifton

    905 Allwood Road, Ste 105
    Clifton, NJ
    07012

    06. Wayne

    342 Hamburg Turnpike, Ste 202
    Wayne, NJ
    07470

    07. Freehold

    501 Iron Bridge Road, Ste 2
    Freehold, NJ
    07728

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