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Vein Treatment Options
All vein treatment options are performed in the doctor's office.
Sclerotherapy Vein Treatment
A treatment method for small to medium leg veins. A physician can improve most spider veins by injecting them with a sclerosing solution. In most cases, regions on both legs can be treated in the same session.
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Laser Vein Treatment
Via Christi Advanced Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery utilizes the Sciton® Laser and the Palomar® Intense Pulse Light system. Both offer effective treatment for vascular lesions including spider veins, small varicose veins, facial vessels, cherryangiomas and more. We can successfully treat both blue and red vessels.
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Mini-Phlebectomy
An effective treatment for eliminating both large and small varicose veins, either causing symptoms or cosmetic problems. The varicose veins are removed by special small instruments through small holes (1-3 mm diameter), made on the skin by special pointed blades, along the course of the varicose vein. The wounds are so small that they are hardly visible after three to six months.
- Local anesthetic is utilized.
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Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT®)
 Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT® ) eliminates varicose veins at the source.
The twisted bulging that causes discomfort and embarrassment results from faulty valves in the veins. As blood flows through your veins to the heart, stop valves are supposed to prevent the blood from flowing backwards as gravity pulls it down. If the valves don’t close properly, blood pools in the vein, forcing the walls to enlarge and bulge out.
EVLT® uses targeted laser energy to seal the vein shut and help you look and feel better fast.
- Treatment in less than an hour.
- Can be performed in the doctor’s office.
- Immediate relief of symptoms.
- Return to normal activity immediately – with little or no pain.
- No anesthesia or hospitalization.
- No scars.
The EVLT® Procedure
EVLT® is a quick, minimally invasive laser procedure that leaves no scar and can be performed in your doctor’s office. The treatment takes less than one hour. Here’s what to expect:
- Your doctor uses ultrasound to map out your vein.
- Local anesthetic is utilized.
- A thin laser fiber is inserted through a tiny entry point, usually near the knee.
- Laser energy is delivered to seal the faulty vein.
- Walking immediately after the procedure is encouraged. Normal daily activity can be resumed (just avoid rigorous activities, such as gym workouts.)
- There may be minor soreness and bruising. Any discomfort can be treated with over-the-counter, no–aspirin pain relievers as needed.
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Patient Testimonials
"Dr. Shellito and his nursing staff were extremely professional and skilled in all aspects of my recent vein surgery. From the consultation through surgery and recovery, they consistently displayed a caring, helpful attitude which put me at ease. I am very happy with the results of my procedure and would highly recommend Via Christi Advanced Aesthetics & Plastic Surgery." Suzanne
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