Varicose Veins – York Vascular – Artery and Vein Clinic with locations in Newmarket, Thornhill and Markham

Phone: (289) 903-1000Fax (289) 663-0999

This procedure is done in the office setting under ultrasound guidance. The vein is frozen with a local anesthetic. Laser fibre is inserted in the diseased vein which is then heated and fuses the vein shut rerouting blood to nearby healthy veins. This procedure takes approximately an hour.

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Procedure is done at the hospital in the Operating Room usually under a general anesthesia. For the great saphenous vein, an incision is done at the groin crease and the knee level. Subsequently the vein is pulled out.

This procedure is done at the hospital in the Operating Room, typically under a local anesthesia. A small incision is made over the beginning of an unhealthy vein at which point the vein is tied off, restricting the reversed flow.

Procedure affects the tributaries (small branches) and is done at the hospital in the Operating Room usually under a local anesthesia. Very small puncture wounds are made in proximity to the varicose vein to pull them out and to disrupt their flow.

Procedure is done at the clinic. Sclerosant (Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate) is injected into a vein and fuses the vein closed. Sclerodex (Dextrose and NaCL) is also used for spider veins.

Conservative treatment with well-fitted custom compression stockings is safe and effective for some patients. Compression devices should be worn every day from morning till evening for the best results. Certified fitter is available, and we are an authorized distributor of Sigvaris.

Venous Treatments

Endovenous Laser Therapy

VenaSeal Glue Closure

Saphenectomy (GSV Ligation and Stripping)

Venous Ligation (AASV and SSV)

Phelebectomy

Sclerotherapy

Compression Devices

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