Varicose veins may cause cosmetic distress, but they can also cause symptoms related to underlying venous disease. Ambulatory phlebectomy can help remove varicose veins and manage leg discomfort.

At University of Utah Health, our specialists in Heart & Vascular Services and Cosmetic Services provide leading-edge, high-quality patient care for vein treatment. For serious cases of varicose veins ...

Varicose vein treatments decrease symptoms, prevent complications such as leg pain, blood clots, or sores (ulcers), and sometimes eliminate them. For some people, varicose veins cause no symptoms, and ...

Varicose veins are atypically enlarged blood vessels that develop because of a weakness in the vein’s wall. Treatments focus on improving their appearance and easing symptoms. For some people, ...

Varicose veins are a common vascular issue, affecting nearly 25% of adults in the United States. Risk factors include age, family history, pregnancy, being overweight, and prolonged periods of sitting ...

Endovenous ablation is a nonsurgical procedure that uses radiofrequency waves or a laser to seal varicose veins. The method is minimally invasive and typically has a shorter recovery time and lower ...

Varicose veins are fairly common, affecting around 20 percent of adults, according to Informed Health. Though anyone can get them starting as young as their 20s, they're primarily found in women and ...

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Varicose veins—which affect about a third of all adults—look knotty, swollen, and twisted. They can also be "a source of pain and discomfort, especially if you’re standing or walking for long periods ...

Varicose veins are swollen blood vessels just below the skin's surface, most often in your legs. They usually have a bluish, bulging, twisting appearance. You may feel aching, redness, itching, or ...