Healthier veins, lighter legs
Aching, swollen or heavy legs are often a circulation problem, not just a cosmetic one. Our vascular specialists diagnose vein disease with a painless ultrasound and treat it with minimally invasive procedures, usually with no hospital stay and a quick return to normal activity.
Do your legs feel like this?
These symptoms often point to venous insufficiency, where weak valves let blood pool in the legs.
- Aching, heavy or tired legs, worse at the end of the day
- Swelling in the ankles and feet
- Cramping, especially at night
- Restless legs
- Burning, throbbing or itching over a vein
- Visible bulging or twisted veins
- Skin darkening or discoloration near the ankles
- A leg wound that is slow to heal
Spider veins vs. varicose veins
Spider veins
Small, thin red, blue or purple veins close to the skin's surface, often in a web or branch pattern on the legs or face. Usually painless, though some people notice mild aching or burning.
Varicose veins
Larger, raised, twisted veins, usually on the legs, caused by faulty valves that let blood flow backward and pool. They often ache, throb or feel heavy, and can lead to swelling, skin changes and ulcers.
Healthy leg veins have one-way valves that push blood back to the heart. When those valves weaken, blood pools, pressure builds, and veins stretch and bulge. That's why symptoms get worse as the day goes on.
Vein conditions
Varicose veins
Enlarged, twisted veins, usually in the legs, that can ache, throb or feel heavy.
Spider veins
Small red, blue or purple veins close to the skin's surface.
Chronic venous insufficiency
Weak vein valves let blood pool in the legs, causing swelling, heaviness and fatigue.
Leg swelling
Swollen ankles and calves that worsen through the day or after standing.
Leg heaviness & cramping
Tired, heavy or restless legs, especially at night.
Skin changes & venous ulcers
Darkening, thickening or slow-healing wounds near the ankle caused by poor circulation.
Who gets vein disease?
Family history
Vein problems often run in families.
Long hours standing or sitting
Teachers, nurses, retail and office workers are at higher risk.
Pregnancy & hormones
Pregnancy, hormonal changes and some birth control increase pressure on leg veins.
Age
Vein valves weaken over time.
Excess weight
Extra weight adds pressure on the veins in the legs.
Prior blood clots
A history of deep vein thrombosis can damage vein valves.
From screening to treatment
Consultation
We review your symptoms, history and risk factors.
Vein ultrasound
A painless ultrasound maps blood flow and shows which valves aren't working.
Conservative care
Compression stockings, exercise and elevation, which many insurers require before treatment.
Minimally invasive treatment
In-office options that close or remove problem veins, with most patients walking the same day.
Modern vein care, done in the office
Your specialist will recommend the option that fits your veins, your symptoms and your coverage.
- Compression therapyGraduated stockings that support circulation and ease swelling. Often the first step, and many insurers require a trial before other treatment.
- Radiofrequency vein ablationA thin catheter delivers heat to close a faulty vein from the inside. Done in the office under local anesthesia, with most patients walking right away.
- SclerotherapyAn injected solution collapses spider veins and small varicose veins so they fade over the following weeks.
- PhlebectomyRemoval of bulging surface veins through tiny incisions that usually need no stitches.
Vein questions
Are varicose veins just cosmetic?
Not always. When they cause aching, swelling, skin changes or ulcers, they are a sign of venous insufficiency, a medical condition that tends to get worse without treatment.
Does insurance cover vein treatment?
Treatment for symptomatic vein disease is often covered. Most plans require an ultrasound showing reflux and a trial of compression stockings first. Treatment for purely cosmetic spider veins usually isn't covered.
Is vein treatment painful?
Most procedures are done in the office with local anesthesia. Patients usually describe mild discomfort and return to normal activity within a day or two.
Will the veins come back?
Treated veins don't come back, but new ones can develop over time, especially with a family history. Compression, exercise and follow-up help keep your legs healthy.
Ready for lighter, healthier legs?
Request an appointment at any of our six New Jersey offices. Our team will call you back to confirm a time.