Venous disorders are a major health issue. More than 80 million Americans suffer from varicose and spider veins. Patients with venous insufficiency run the risk of thrombosis, phlebitis and pulmonary embolism (life threatening conditions). It leads to problems with the blood circulation, hyperpigmentation and hardening of the skin. Other risk factors are pain and oedema.

The venous system is very complex containing 75-80% of the human body's total blood volume.

Venous insufficiency causes the blood to flow into the wrong direction (from the heart to the legs). As a result the blood volume of the legs increases and so does the pressure in the veins. The veins begin to dilate and become visible in both diameter and length. The reduced blood flow creates the formation of clots, which is extremely dangerous to health.

Our vascular surgeon Dr.Alexandros Matthaiou uses advanced, minimally invasive methods, which are painless and do not leave any marks. These special techniques include lasers, ultrasound and injections. Those treatments tackle the root cause of the trouble and the pathological veins are permanently removed.

The occurrence of both spider veins and varicose veins are a condition called Chronic Venous Insufficiency.
Complete mapping of the venous system is necessary in order to select the most appropriate treatment for the patient.
Patients are able to walk right after the treatment without feeling any pain, which enables them to go back to their everyday activities a day after the procedure.