From varicose veins to chronic venous insufficiency, Ventra Medical offers safe, minimally invasive treatments that restore comfort, appearance, and quality of life.
What Is Venous Disease?
Venous disease occurs when the veins in your legs can’t circulate blood properly back to the heart. Weak vein valves cause blood to pool, leading to swelling, pain, and visible varicose veins.
Common types include:
- Varicose veins: Enlarged, twisted surface veins that can cause aching, swelling, and cosmetic concerns
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI): Long-term vein dysfunction causing leg heaviness, skin discoloration, and sometimes ulcers
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): A blood clot in a deep vein, which can be serious if untreated
Common symptoms:
- Leg heaviness or fatigue
- Swelling in the ankles or calves
- Aching or cramping, especially after standing
- Bulging or visible veins
- Skin changes or non-healing sores around the ankles
Why Treat Venous Disease?
Left untreated, venous disease can worsen over time, leading to complications such as:
- Chronic pain and swelling
- Skin breakdown or venous ulcers
- Risk of blood clots (in cases of DVT)
- Reduced mobility and activity levels
Treatment not only relieves symptoms and improves appearance — it also prevents disease progression and protects long-term health.
Advanced Treatments for Venous Disease
At Ventra Medical, we provide modern, outpatient procedures that are safe, effective, and require little downtime:
- Endovenous Ablation (Laser or Radiofrequency): Uses heat energy to close diseased veins and redirect blood flow
- Varithena® Foam Therapy: Injection of a special foam that seals off problematic veins
- Microphlebectomy: Removal of bulging surface veins through tiny punctures
- Venoplasty and Stenting: Opens blocked veins and places stents when necessary for improved blood flow
- Clot-directed Therapies (for DVT): Image-guided treatments that remove or break down clots safely
How Do These Treatments Work?
- Consultation: Evaluation of your symptoms with ultrasound to map vein function.
- Procedure: Performed in-office or outpatient surgical center, often in under an hour.
- Recovery: Patients walk immediately afterward; most return to normal activity within a day.
- Results: Improved leg comfort, appearance, and circulation.
Minimally Invasive Vein Care vs. Traditional Surgery
| Minimally Invasive (Ablation/Embolization) | Vein Stripping (Surgery) | |
| Hospital Stay | Outpatient | Hospital or surgery center |
| Recovery | 1–2 days | 2–4 weeks |
| Pain/Discomfort | Mild | More significant |
| Effectiveness | Very high | High, but more invasive |
| Cosmetic Results | Excellent | Larger scars, longer healing |
What to Expect
Before
We’ll perform a consultation and duplex ultrasound to evaluate vein function and tailor a treatment plan.
During
Most procedures take less than an hour and are performed with local anesthesia and mild sedation (if needed).
After
- Patients walk immediately post-procedure
- Compression stockings may be recommended briefly
- Most return to work and daily activity within 1–2 days
- Symptoms improve quickly; cosmetic changes may continue for weeks to months
Is Vein Treatment Right for You?
You may benefit if you:
- Have aching, heavy, or swollen legs
- Notice bulging, visible varicose veins
- Experience skin changes or sores near your ankles
- Have tried lifestyle changes (exercise, stockings) with little relief
- Want to improve both comfort and appearance
