Back of persons legs with some prominent veins outdoors people walking in distance.

Varicose Veins

Vein

Varicose veins happen when the blood vessels that manage flow through the veins don’t work properly. Blood collects in the veins, causing them to become swollen and twisted. Varicose veins appear large and bulge if left untreated along the surface of the skin. They can be painful and lead to venous insufficiency. If left untreated, varicose veins can cause swelling, increased pain, skin discoloration, and ulcerations of the lower legs that may turn into slow healing wounds. 
 

Risk factors for varicose veins include:
  • Prolonged periods of standing
  • Family history
  • Age
  • Gender
  • Obesity
  • Pregnancy
  • Previous blood clots or vein surgery
 
View Video

 Vein Disease Education: Why It Matters and How It's Treated (Medtronic)

Vein & Vascular Specialists

TELEHEALTH Visits

As we respond to the coronavirus disease, we are making it easier—and safer—to get care. CMC's Vein & Vascular Specialists is now offering telehealth visits for both established and new patients all from the comfort of your home. If a telehealth visit is not appropriate, our providers will work with you to coordinate appropriate care.

 

learn more Call us: 603.665.5150

diagnosis, treatment and technologies

screening

A visual exam of your legs is the most common way to diagnose varicose veins.  An ultrasound can also help determine how well the valves in your leg are working.  Our team of highly-trained physicians, technicians, and support staff can assess the best treatment options for you. 

lifestyle adjustments and medications

There are many non- and minimally invasive ways to treat varicose veins. Lifestyle adjustments like more moving more frequently, regularly elevating your legs, and wearing compression stockings can help alleviate swelling. 

interventional and surgical treatment

The expert team at CMC also provides a number of surgical procedures to eliminate or reduce the appearance of varicose veins.  At CMC, we usually use a combination of treatments including laser and injection therapy. These include radiofrequency or laser ablation, which seals off the vein using heat; sclerotherapy, which uses a chemical injected into the vein to collapse it so blood no longer flows through; phlebctomy, a surgical procedure to remove the diseased vein.  In all cases, blood in the leg finds another way to the heart through other, healthy veins. 

Success Story

Varicose Vein Treatment

Varicose veins left Pamela's legs achy, numb and tingly by the end of the day. A 15-minute appointment at the Vein & Vascular Specialists determined the treatment and relief she needed.

learn more
Dr Patricia Furey

Treating painful and unsightly varicose veins

Watch now
Dornier Medilas D FlexiPulse Laser

State-of-the-art, high performance laser treatment

Watch now
vascular disease

know your risk for

A vein and vascular screening is a valuable tool to help detect and treat problems early, which can help detect more serious diseases like stroke or aneurysm. Learn if a vein and vascular screeing is right for you by completeing a short assessment.
 

learn about your risks
MEET OUR

Vascular team

Our vascular physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and support staff bring extensive expertise and skill to each procedure, and take a personal interest in your well-being.

Find a Provider

Our Locations

Vein & Vascular Specialists
160 South River RoadSuite 100Bedford NH 03110
603.665.5150