A New Jersey Vascular Doctor Explains 3 Questions You Should Ask Your Vein Doctor
Dr. Lowell Kabnick, New Jersey vascular doctor, explains the 3 questions you should ask your vein doctor on your first visit, to ensure the best possible care for your varicose veins.What do New Jersey residents need to ask their vein doctor on the first visit? Dr. Lowell Kabnick of New Jersey Vein Center, one of the best vein doctors in New Jersey, knows how important your time is and he wants to help you get the most out of your first visit. He will be asking you some questions, and he suggests you ask him the following questions as you get to know each other during your first appointment:
- Why is it so important for me to treat my varicose veins now rather than later?
Dr. Kabnick will explain that the problem with vein disease is that it is progressive, meaning it won’t go away on its own. In fact, left untreated, vein disease gets worse over time. Finally, varicose veins are not merely a cosmetic problem: they signal underlying vascular problems, which can have some dangerous consequences, such as leg ulcers or blood clots (DVT), which can be potentially deadly.
- What can I expect from New Jersey vein disease treatment at NJVC?
You can expect comfortable, minimally invasive treatment on an outpatient basis, right at our clinic – no need to go to a hospital or have major surgery. Our treatments include sclerotherapy, microphlebectomy and endovenous ablation via radiofrequency energy or lasers, and all are performed in about an hour. Recovery time is minimal, and you’ll be back home or at your usual activities the very same day as your treatment. You can also expect relief from swollen legs and ankles and other accompanying symptoms you have had. You will both look and feel better!
- Can I really expect to get rid of my varicose veins for good?
Yes. While we cannot guarantee that varicose veins will not return, new advances in treatment such as the use of duplex ultrasound have improved treatments significantly. The old technique of vein stripping was much more ineffective and veins often came back. Now, the use of duplex ultrasound imaging allows your vein specialist to “see” the veins deep beneath the skin, ensuring that all veins that need treatment receive it. Previously, some veins might have been missed during treatment because they were not visible on the surface of the skin, which can lead to recurrent varicose veins later on.How can I get started? Just give us a call at 973-538-2000 and set up an appointment for a venous health examination. You can ask these three questions and any others that come up during your visit, and we’ll be happy to help.
