Vein Treatments in Coeur d'Alene, ID
Diagnostic Ultrasound
Diagnostic Ultrasound is the procedure used to identify the source of your varicose or spider veins. Dr. Stafford uses state-of-the-art ultrasound to assess veins which cannot be seen through the skin and the naked eye. This careful and painless examination helps to pinpoint the source of the problem in blood flow.
Know MoreEndoluminal Laser Ablation
Endoluminal Laser Ablation is a superior alternative to the "old" surgical stripping of a malfunctioning vein. This procedure is accomplished by inserting a small laser filament under ultrasound guidance into the malfunctioning vein through a tiny incision.
Know MoreMicro Phlebectomy
MicroPhlebectomy is the removal or disruption of the dilated, superficial, ropey-like veins. This procedure is used to treat painful and unsightly varicose veins. This procedure is best used to treat veins that are too large for sclerotherapy and too small for laser treatments.
Know MoreVein Ligation
Vein Ligation is a minor surgery that is used to remove or tie off a damaged vein. The way the procedure works is an incision is made near the vein. The vein is then isolated by tying off between sutures to prevent back flow in the vein. This procedure may be preformed on more that one vein during the same procedure.
Know MoreUltrasound Guided Sclerotherapy
Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy is using ultrasound to identify the underlying source of the visible varicose veins and injecting a medication into the vein to destroy the vessel. Dr Stafford only uses FDA approved medication to inject into the vessels. There currently only two FDA approved medication, Sodium Tetradecyl and Polidocanol, and Dr Stafford only gets the medication from the approved pharmaceutical manufacturer.
Know MoreVisual Sclerotherapy
This treatment is most often used to treat spider veins visible to the naked eye and small varicose veins near the surface of the skin.
Know MoreSuperficial Laser
Superficial laser is use in the treatment of spider veins. The Dornier MedTech Flexipulse laser that Dr Stafford uses is the state of art laser for the treatment of spider veins. The Diode laser is primarily absorbed by hemoglobin. By aiming the laser at the spider veins, the laser is absorbed by the hemoglobin, the spider vein heats up and is burned shut from the inside, eliminating the spider veins.
Know MoreCompression Stockings
Compression stockings or graduated compression stockings are universally recommended for both non-surgical and surgical treatment of varicose veins. These are not your grandmother’s stockings. Many new fabrics and styles are available to meet your needs.
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