Varicose Vein Treatment & Management

Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted, and bulging veins that occur when the internal valves responsible for pumping blood back to the heart become weak or damaged. Beyond their prominent appearance, varicose veins can cause significant physical discomfort, leg heaviness, and long-term circulatory complications. Preston Dermatology provides expert diagnostic evaluations and medical management strategies to alleviate symptoms and prevent disease progression.

Venous insufficiency (faulty vein valves), genetics/family history, advanced age, prolonged standing or sitting, pregnancy, and obesity.

Prescription compression garment therapy, lifestyle modifications (elevation and exercise tracking), sclerotherapy for smaller branching varicose vessels, and referral coordination for endovenous ablation therapies if severe structural insufficiency is identified.

Large, bulging, rope-like blue or purple veins; heavy, aching, or tired legs; swelling in the lower legs and ankles (edema); nighttime leg cramps; and itchy or discolored skin around the veins.

Lower legs, calves, ankles, and inner thighs.