Advanced Varicose Vein Treatments

We understand varicose vein discomfort at Renaissance Laser and Vein Institute. Our clinic specializes in advanced, minimally invasive varicose vein treatments and is conveniently located in Thousand Oaks, CA.

Understanding Varicose Veins

What are varicose veins?

Varicose Veins are a medical condition in which the veins are unable to pump de-oxygenated blood back to the heart. This is caused because the one-way valves that are inside the veins are damaged (Incompetent) and this causes venous reflux. Blood collects and pools in the legs causing the veins to become abnormally large or swollen due to the increased pressure. The result can be protruding, bumpy, or rope like veins. You can have symptoms of pain, throbbing, fatigue, edema, and leg cramps.

Why should you treat varicose veins?

Varicose veins reflect a serious health issue and not just a cosmetic concern. Early detection and treatment are critical. If left untreated varicose veins can cause inflammation (phlebitis), blood clots, tissue loss, bleeding, external sores, eczema, and ulcers. When treated, your legs will feel much better and allow for increased mobility without discomfort, which can lead to a substantial increase in quality of life.

A person with their legs crossed and one foot on the ground.
A vein is shown with the names of different veins.

What makes someone susceptible to varicose veins?

  • Heredity
  • Pregnancy
  • Age
  • Obesity
  • Hormones
  • Physical trauma
  • Jobs requiring prolonged periods of standing or sitting

Unfortunately, like many genetic disorders, varicose veins are hereditary.  Your chance of getting varicose veins increases if a parent or close relative has varicose veins.  While both genders can develop varicose veins, women are more likely to have varicose veins for several reasons.

Estrogen and Progesterone are female hormones that play an important role in fertility.  These hormones may also be responsible for why women are more likely to develop varicose veins than men. Hormone treatments such as birth control might increase the risk of varicose veins.

There are many possible lifestyle risk factors as to why you may develop varicose veins.  Pregnancy and hormonal changes, weight gain, menopause, lack of physical exercise, leg injury or trauma, smoking, and history of blood clots or what is commonly known as DVT are all risk factors

Insurance providers cover the cost

of varicose vein treatments when

they meet medical policy, since they

are a direct result of venous insufficiency

and pose a health risk .

However, if your condition is

purely spider veins, then it would

be deemed by insurance as

purely cosmetic and would be

performed on a cash basis.