We hear from our patients, many of whom initially resisted seeking NJ vein disease treatment, about the worst things about living with varicose veins. Varicose veins often start out as merely a nuisance, but they are a symptom of underlying vein disease, which is progressive – meaning it gets worse. Vein disease doesn’t go away its own; instead, it can lead to both physical and social consequences.

What are the worst things Morris County residents can expect from living with varicose veins?
Living with varicose veins (and avoiding treatment) could lead to: • Unsightly, bulging varicose veins on the legs • An aching, heavy feeling during the day or at night • Skin ulceration • Blood clots (deep vein thrombosis), which can lead to a life threatening embolism • A reluctance to socialize (due to a desire to hide the legs) • A reluctance to walk for long distances (due to a lack of energy in the legs) To some patients, the consequences on self-esteem might be among the worst things about living with varicose veins, and to others, the possibility of a life threatening condition is the worst thing. Dr. Lowell S. Kabnick, Morristown vein expert, advises patients that the best thing they can do when living with varicose veins is to seek prompt vein disease treatment in NJ. The longer you wait, the more troublesome the consequences will be, because as noted earlier, varicose veins just don’t go away on their own.

How can a visit to a Morristown vein clinic help me eliminate these problems?
Modern vein disease treatments are nothing like in the old days of just a few decades ago. Today, NJ vein laser surgery and radiofrequency ablation are quick and effective techniques for permanently sealing off varicose veins. These procedures, along with sclerotherapy and microphlebectomy, involve minimal discomfort and minimal downtime because they are minimally invasive. Minimally invasive means they use only tiny incisions in the skin, leaving little to no scarring, and requiring little or no local anesthesia. Patients are seen by our NJ vein doctor and in and out of our NJ vein center in about an hour! Each of the treatment modalities has its own advantages and the right treatment for you will depend on the results of an initial venous health evaluation. The first step to ensuring you don’t have to live with any of these consequences of varicose veins is to call us and set up an appointment for that evaluation, which will be painless and will take less than an hour. You can call us at 973-538-2000, and we look forward to meeting you.