Vein & Vascular Institute
Eliminate pain and embarrassment in your legs. Look and feel your very best!
Are You Tired of Experiencing...
- Leg Pain / Aching / Cramping
- Skin Changes / Discoloration
- Leg & Ankle Swelling
- Leg Heaviness & Fatigue
- Ulcers / Open Wounds / Sores
- Leg Restlessness
- Leg Itching / Burning / Numbness
- Varicose Veins or Spider Veins
What is Venous Reflux?
Do your veins appear enlarged and bulgy? You may have vein disease. Venous reflux, or Chronic Venous Insufficiency, occurs when veins no longer circulate blood properly. Watch the video to learn more.
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Why Vein & Vascular Institute?
The Vein & Vascular Institute is known for its leading-edge treatment for varicose veins and spider veins. Over 40,000 satisfied patients have been treated across our three convenient locations.
We are one of a few IAC Accredited Vein Centers in the Delaware Valley, South Jersey region. This assures you we provide the highest level of vein care.
We have multiple in-office procedure suites at our facilities. This removes the need for a surgery center or hospital operating room. This also saves out patients added fees for pre-op laboratory and diagnostic testing, facility fees, and anesthesia costs.
Serious Complications if Left Untreated...
Did you know that varicose veins may be more than a cosmetic issue? If left untreated, varicose veins may lead to more serious complications such as:
- Infections: Venous diseases can also cause leg ulcers. An ulcer is a break in the skin, which is dangerous due to exposure to bacteria and infection.
- Pain: Varicose veins affect the flow of blood through the veins, oxygen that is carried through the blood does not reach the proper areas, leading to muscle cramps & pain near the site of the vein.
- Bleeding: Since varicose veins are usually inflamed, they often press up against the skin, leaving them more susceptible to cuts.
- Swelling: When blood isn’t pumping out of the legs properly due to damaged valves within the vein walls, blood begins to collect.
- Blood Clots: Should a clot detach and enter the bloodstream, it can lead to life-threatening conditions such as thrombophlebitis or deep vein thrombosis.
While varicose veins may pose serious risks, the good news is that varicose veins can be eliminated with minimally invasive treatments covered by insurance. However, it’s essential to seek treatment immediately to minimize potential complications.
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Charles L. Dietzek, D.O., FACOS
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FAQs
In your leg, you have two sets of veins. They are called deep veins and superficial veins.
Deep veins are in the deeper part of the leg where the muscles are, and superficial veins are right under the skin.
In a normal person, the blood would circulate from the feet towards the heart in both sets of veins.
When someone has a venous insufficiency the blood will actually go up the deep veins and then go backwards into the superficial vein.
The blood will start pooling in the superficial veins.
Since the superficial veins are closest to the skin, they will start to bulge and create varicose veins. They are often bluish or purple in color.
Spider Veins are essentially a smaller version of varicose veins. They are red, purple, and blue vessels that are also twisted and turning. They are most often seen on the legs, chest, or face.
No. Varicose veins can occur deeper in the leg, where one can’t see them. Varicose veins are classified under the spectrum of venous insufficiency disease.
Venous insufficiency disease causes leg discomfort, swelling of the ankles and leg, itching, and weariness. Other signs and symptoms may be prickling, cramping, aching, and heaviness of the lower limbs after prolonged standing.
Keep an eye out for these symptoms besides simply visible veins.
In short, no. Exercise and compression stockings may help reduce some of the symptoms of varicose veins, but usually only medical treatment can effectively get rid of a varicose vein.
Progression of varicose veins can be dangerous as they may later become venous ulcerations. When left without treatment, complications may ensure including rashes, infections, bleeding, sores, and blood clots.
In rare cases, varicose veins can cause deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism which is life-threatening.
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1) Consult – We first start you with a consultation where you will be listened to and encounter a friendly staff that will make sure you get the best care. That care will come from Dr. Charles L. Dietzek and his expertly trained team, and will include a provider and an ultrasonographer on the first visit.
2) Ultra Sound – After the consult, we move on to the assessment where we provide you an accurate diagnosis. You will get the same day ultrasound and results on site while you see the provider. This will get you back to life as swiftly as possible.
3) Treatment Plan – After we conclude our assessment, we will provide you with a treatment plan.
There are many different options such as Endovenous Laser Therapy (EVLT), Sclerotherapy, ClosureFast, VenaSeal™, Varithena, Clarivein®, Microphlebectomy and more. We will ensure you get the perfect customized treatment based on your needs and outcome goals.
It is normal to have some minor discomfort during the procedure. We will do everything that we can to make this as relaxing and comfortable of an experience as possible.
After the procedure, patients may experience minor bruising or discomfort in the area of the treated vein, that normally resolves in 3-4 weeks.
Overall, patients report via minimal pain / discomfort and are able to go back to doing the things they love.
Patients usually return to work and activities the very same day.
Very little downtime is needed for our treatments.
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