Varicose Vein Treatments

in Ormond Beach, FL

What are varicose veins?

Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins. Varicose veins can happen anywhere in the body, but are more common in the legs.

Varicose veins are not considered a serious medical condition. But, they can be uncomfortable and can lead to more serious problems. And, because they may be very noticeable, they may cause people to feel uncomfortable or embarrassed.


What causes varicose veins?

While hereditary reasons cause cause them to be more common in families, varicose veins are ultimately caused by increased pressure in the veins. this increase pressure may cause varicose veins over time. Factors that may increase pressure include:

  • Overweight or obesity
  • Older age
  • Being female
  • Being inactive
  • Leg injury
  • Pregnancy
  • Smoking
  • Taking oral contraceptive pills or hormone replacement

What are the symptoms of varicose veins?

While each individual may experience symptoms differently common symptoms may include:

  • Color changes in the skin
  • Sores on the legs
  • Rash
  • Sensations in the legs, such as a heavy feeling, itching, burning, and/or aching


Ulcers and nonhealing sores can result from severe varicose veins especially in the setting of long-term swelling. There are symptoms of varicose veins that resemble other medical conditions or problems. Always talk with your healthcare provider for a diagnosis.


What are some treatments for varicose veins in Ormond Beach, FL

While compression stockings and elevation of your legs are great prevention measures, often these options only help with symptoms when varicose veins are present. At EVOLVES Vascular Lab in Ormond Beach, FL we offer treatments in office proven to get rid of varicose veins. The best part they involves little to no pain and minimal downtime.


  • Sclerotherapy - Sclerotherapy is the most common treatment for both spider and varicose veins. A solution is injected into the varicose veins causing them to shrink to where they no longer carry blood allowing your other healthy veins to take over.
  • Ablation - Lasers or radiofrequency energy may be used to treat varicose veins. The laser or radiofrequency energy is used to deliver heat that destroys the wall of the varicose vein causing it to shrink allowing your healthy veins to take over.


Interested in getting rid of your varicose veins

 in Ormond Beach, FL?


If you are looking for varicose vein ablation or sclerotherapy in Ormond Beach, FL then look no further. We have been treating varicose veins for over 20 years.  We offer nearly pain free treatments that will leave you with beautiful looking, cramp free legs once again. Don't let varicose veins be a bother to you any more!

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