Varicose veins are a common problem affecting millions of women and men. Varicose veins are dilated vessels just below the skin that can cause unsightly conditions, inflammation, pain and ulceration. Normal veins carry blood from the foot to the upper leg and body, but if the veins are not functioning properly, blood backs up causing the vessels to enlarge and cause the symptoms noted above. When one or more of the valves fails to close properly, the veins conduct blood back into the leg instead of up to the heart.

While patients often try to ignore varicose veins, treatment is important to prevent dilated, twisted veins, episodes of aching pain and leg ulcers on the surface of the skin. If left untreated, varicose veins can lead to more serious complications.

Dr. Elkins uses EVLT® by Diomed the leading laser treatment for varicose veins. Backed by outstanding clinical results and pioneering technology. The EVLT® procedure is simple and effective. It takes less than an hour in our office to eliminate varicose veins and get patients back to their everyday activities right away. With a success rate of up to 98% and minimal side effects, EVLT® is the new gold standard in varicose vein treatment.