The best part of modern varicose vein treatments in Chicago is that they are much safer than traditional surgeries, and older people are typically eligible for these treatments. Many people (even some general practitioners) still believe that older people shouldn’t concern themselves with how their legs look and that living with the bothersome side effects are just a normal part of aging. This is simply not true!
Patient Testimonial: Margaret from Chicago, age 72
“I’ve had dreadful varicose veins on my legs for many years. I hated the way they looked, and they ached and swelled horribly at the end of the day. Often, my legs would throb at night and keep me from sleeping. Still, I didn’t let my veins keep me from being active. I continued to play tennis and swim regularly. While on vacation last year, after I got out of the pool, I saw my legs in the full-length mirrors that were all around the locker room. What I saw in those mirrors shocked me, and I decided I had to do something about it.
A good friend recommended Dr. Ramon Castro of Chicago Vein Care Center. He examined my legs and did an ultrasound scan. I was overjoyed that he could get rid of my problem veins without going into a hospital. At my age, I didn’t want to undergo general anesthesia, and I always worry about infections in hospitals. Dr. Castro treated me with vein removal in Chicago using a local anesthetic in just a couple hours. The recovery was very easy too. My legs are so much better. The achiness and throbbing sensations have gone away, and my legs look so much better. After just a few weeks, I am back to playing tennis again. My only regret is that I didn’t know about Dr. Castro sooner.”
Advice from a varicose vein doctor in Chicago
You’re never supposed to “just deal with” varicose veins because you think you’re too old for treatment. The modern techniques we employ are safe and suitable for a wide range of people, old and young, with various pre-existing conditions that can make them ineligible for general anesthesia.
Contact us today for a vein screening
If you’re ready to do something about your varicose veins, please call us at 773-283-7887 to set up an appointment for a consultation. Dr. Castro and the team here at Chicago Vein Care Center are happy to help!