Varicose Vein Therapy

Varicose veins usually occur in the legs. Normally, valves in your veins keep blood flowing, but the valves in varicose veins are either damaged or missing. This causes the veins to remain filled with blood, especially when you are standing. Varicose vein therapy delivers laser energy to the affected tissue to resolve the problem at the source. The laser causes the vein to close and the body automatically routes the blood to other, healthy veins.

Varicose vein laser therapy is minimally invasive. The physician makes a tiny incision to guide a laser fiber to the target area. The incision does not require stitches and the patient can return to regular activity immediately. Varicose vein therapy patients at DRI Greensboro are fully able to walk out of the office on their own when the procedure is complete.

Other offered varicose vein therapies include phlebectomy and sclerotherapy.

Patient Education

DRI Greensboro is committed to providing you with quality care, which includes providing accurate information and educational materials to help you understand and make informed decisions about your health.

See our frequently asked questions about our varicose vein procedures. Be sure to review the pre- and post-procedure directions prior to your varicose vein procedure.

Patient Experiences

Every day, DRI Greensboro strives to ensure patients have the best possible experience before, during and after their exams and procedures. It shows in patient feedback.

I could start seeing results immediately and it wasn’t painful. I’m very pleased with my decision.
—Amanda Quisenberry

Submit a story about your experience at DRI Greensboro.

Patients scheduled for a varicose vein procedure can find additional resources about the exam, including other photos and videos. See more information on the phlebectomy procedure for varicose veins and sclerotherapy.