In its early stages, varicose vein disease can be invisible.  Diseased veins - from the largest varicose vein to the smallest spider vein - are usually caused by leakage or backwards flow of blood (also known as "reflux") through weakened valves located inside veins below the surface of the skin.

Over time, the pressure from the leakage feeds into and causes the veins on the skin surface to stretch and dilate.

In order for your veins to be treated properly, the location of this venous reflux first needs to be identified.  This is accomplished by an advanced ultra sound imaging test called a Venous Duplex Scan, which creates a "map" of your veins by pinpointing the location of the damaged valves.  

This important test is painless, non-invasive, and takes about 30 minutes to perform, and is covered by Medicare and most health insurance plans.  Armed with this information, we can then determine the best treatment plan, estimated costs, and the anticipated outcome.

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