Vein disease is all too common among adults in the United States, so it is surprising that many people do not seek out treatment. Myths about vein disease treatment come from a time when antiquated vein stripping surgeries were the only way to treat problem veins. These myths can hinder people with vein disease from getting the treatment they need. In the following article, the experts at Chicago Vein Care Center set the record straight and refute some of the top myths surrounding vein care.

What myths are circulating among Chicago residents about vein disease treatment in Chicago?

Myth #1: Chicago vein treatment is painful.

Modern vein disease treatment in Chicago is actually painless. Unlike outdated open surgery, new medical advancements in venous procedures require minimal access to the veins. These minimally invasive procedures use local anesthetics to ensure patient comfort during treatment and a faster recovery period afterward. In fact, most of the vein treatments performed by Dr. Ramon Castro at Chicago Vein Care Center are over in less than an hour with immediate results.

Myth #2: Spider vein treatment in Chicago is purely cosmetic.

When many people think of vein disease, they assume there will be a lot of pain and bothersome symptoms. The truth is that many patients experience few, if any, noticeable symptoms when they develop vein disease. Those who suffer only from seemingly harmless spider veins often find out that vein disease is the underlying cause. It makes no difference whether spider and varicose veins are treated for aesthetic or health reasons; patients who undergo vein treatment will look and feel better. Instead of waiting around to see what might happen to problem veins, patients have every opportunity to achieve quality treatment that can prevent further damage and worsening disease.

Myth #3: Vein laser surgery is costly and requires a long recovery time.

The news about the health risks of untreated vein disease are fast reaching health insurance providers, making them increasingly likely to cover at least part of the costs of vein disease treatment. Even without health insurance, advances in the tools and techniques used in vein treatment allows for procedures to be more affordable than traditional surgery. Additionally, the high effectiveness of outpatient procedures such as endovenous ablation and sclerotherapy make treatment more cost effective today than ever before.

Myth #4: Vein centers in Chicago are not personal.

Chicago Vein Care Center works with each patient to devise an individualized vein care plan that meets personal goals and health needs. At an initial consultation, each patient is given a thorough evaluation in the form of medical history, physical assessment and venous examination. Dr. Castro also discusses what a patient hopes to achieve through care and learns the types of care that a patient will be comfortable with. Once a diagnosis is made, careful consideration is made to design a vein care plan unique to the patient. Each care plan is custom designed to include only the types of care that will suit the patient.

To learn more about the numerous options for vein disease treatment at Chicago Vein Care Center, please read through the enlightening patient information available at www.yourveinexpert.com. To make an appointment for an initial consultation with Dr. Castro, please call us at 773-283-7887.