Conditions & Treatments Varicose & Spider Vein Care Vein Care at CoxHealthDo you have bulging varicose veins or experience achy or restless legs, swelling of the legs and ankles, spider or varicose veins? If so, you may be at risk for a venous disease. Varicose veins aren’t only a cosmetic concern. Left untreated, varicose veins may lead to discoloration, ulcers and sclerosis or hardening of the veins. In addition, spider veins are small nests of veins just under your skin. Many people with spider veins also have varicose veins. Spider veins may be difficult to treat, but with a combination of treatments, you’re likely to see improvements. About the ClinicOur clinic is staffed by four board-certified and fellowship-trained vascular surgeons and a vascular fellowship-trained internal medicine physician, who together have more than 80 years of experience. They, along with our midlevel providers, all of whom have advanced training in the treatment of varicose and spider veins, provide exceptional, personalized care. Register today for a free vein screening. Register for a Vein Screening The CoxHealth Vein Center offers free screenings for patients in search of varicose vein care, spider vein treatments or diagnosis for other abnormal veins. Treatment Options for Varicose & Spider Veins> View All ClariVein®IC ClariVein®IC is an ultrasound-guided procedure that administers medication through a medical device intended to seal off an abnormal vein that has reflux. The device rotates in order to irritate the walls of the vein and make the medication more effective. Blood that would normally return to your heart through the diseased vein travels back through other veins instead. Compared with surgical options, this minimally invasive ablation can result in less pain and quicker recovery time. ClariVein®IC is covered by most insurance companies. You can expect this procedure to take approximately one hour to perform. Patients will be able to resume normal activities immediately after this outpatient procedure. Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation Endovenous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive treatment using radiofrequency energy to heat and destroy the abnormal veins that have reflux. It's an ultrasound-guided procedure that uses directed heat to close your abnormal veins. Blood that would normally return to your heart through the diseased vein travels back through other veins instead. Compared with surgical options, minimally invasive ablation can result in less pain and quicker recovery time.RFA is covered by most insurance companies. You can expect this procedure to take approximately one hour to perform. Patients will be able to resume normal activities immediately after this outpatient procedure. Microphlebectomy Microphlebectomy is a minimally invasive approach to treating bulging varicose veins. During the procedure, bulging veins near the surface of your skin are removed through a series of tiny incisions, under local anesthetic. Most patients are able to return to their normal activities quickly, though you should avoid heavy lifting for several days after the procedure. Microphlebectomy is covered by most insurance companies. You can expect this out-patient procedure to take approximately one hour to perform. Microphlebectomies are often used in combination with sclerotherapy to give you the best possible results. Sclerotherapy During sclerotherapy, your provider injects a special pharmaceutical agent, called a sclerosant, into your diseased veins, to seal and destroy them. The Vein Center at CoxHealth uses the FDA-approved Sclera (Polidocanol) in this in-office procedure. Sclerotherapy can be used for different types of abnormal veins, but remains the method of choice for treating spider veins and reticular veins. Venous disease responsible for the development of spider veins should be identified and treated before you begin sclerotherapy. Varicosities that are large and deep under your skin don’t respond well to sclerotherapy. In these cases, a microphlebectomy may be recommended. Many patients will need a combination of sclerotherapy and microphlebectomies to achieve the best results. Varithena™ Varithena™ (Polidocanol injectable foam) is a prescription medicine used to treat varicose veins. Varithena™ improves symptoms related to or caused by varicose veins, and the appearance of varicose veins. Compared with surgical options, this minimally invasive procedure can result in less pain and quicker recovery time. Varithena™ is covered by most insurance companies. You can expect this procedure to take less than 30 minutes to perform. Patients will be able to resume normal activities immediately after this outpatient procedure. VenaSeal™ Closure System VenaSeal™ is an ultrasound-guided procedure that seals off an abnormal vein that has reflux. The system delivers a small amount of a specially-formulated medical adhesive to the diseased vein. The adhesive permanently seals the vein and blood is rerouted through nearby healthy veins. Compared with surgical options, this minimally invasive procedure can result in less pain and quicker recovery time. VenaSeal™ is covered by most insurance companies. You can expect this procedure to take approximately one hour to perform. Patients will be able to resume normal activities immediately after this outpatient procedure. buildings CoxHealth Vein Center: Springfield 3555 S National Ave., Suite 502 Springfield, MO 65807 Phone: 417-269-7444 Get Directions buildings CoxHealth Vein Center: Branson 525 Branson Landing Blvd., Suite 307 Branson, MO 65616 Phone: 417-269-7444 Get Directions buildings CoxHealth Vein Center: Monett 2200 E Cleveland Ave Monett, MO 65708 Phone: 417-269-7444 Get Directions buildings CoxHealth Vein Center: Lebanon 510 E. Highway 32 Lebanon, MO 65536 Phone: 417-269-7444 Get Directions Vein Center Providers See All Specializing Providers navigateleft medicalbag G. 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