Vein Stripping
We Fix Vein Stripping!
“I’d gone to six or seven doctors. I’d given up,” said Chris W., a patient who suffered from severe varicose veins. “What stood out when I met Dr. M was how confident he was. He was able to fix me. It’s night and day.”
Why Varicose Veins Come Back After Vein Stripping
Many people have undergone vein stripping, an older surgical approach to treating varicose veins, only to see their varicose veins return over time. Going through a surgical procedure under general anesthesia for varicose veins only to have them return later can be incredibly discouraging.
Vein stripping surgery for varicose veins can fail for a variety of reasons. In many cases, surgeons performed vein stripping without intraoperative ultrasound, so they never addressed the underlying causes of the visible varicose veins. In other cases, the trauma of stripping and the physical pulling on the vasculature may cause new veins to grow over time.
A Vein Specialist for Failed Vein Stripping and Ablation
Regardless of the reason a vein stripping procedure failed, Dr. Malvehy can help.
Dr. Malvehy specializes in treating the most difficult-to-treat varicose vein and venous insufficiency cases, including patients who have failed multiple vein stripping and endovenous ablation procedures. Because he specializes exclusively in vein disease, Dr. Malvehy has developed a deep archive of techniques not offered in other clinics.
“I’m going to steal a line from Dr. Terry Dubrow, the plastic surgeon,” Dr. Malvehy says, “What I do is not taught in textbooks.”
Advanced Techniques for Complex Varicose Vein Cases
Treating people who have failed multiple prior procedures presents a series of technical challenges, including altered anatomy and scar tissue. Over time, Dr. Malvehy has developed novel approaches to treating complex varicose vein and venous insufficiency problems. These techniques allow him to work around the scar tissue and anatomical changes left behind by earlier procedures, offering new options to patients who have struggled to find lasting relief.
What To Expect at Your First Visit
Dr. Malvehy begins with an in-person consultation. Our office does not send you for an ultrasound with a technician and then bring you back to meet the doctor after the doctor has reviewed your study. Instead, Dr. Malvehy performs the study himself during your initial consultation so he can show you the source of your issue. Dr. Malvehy then customizes a treatment plan based on your anatomy and clinical needs, and he personally performs every treatment in our office.
No ultrasound technicians. No physician assistants. No nurse practitioners. Just the doctor!
Non-Surgical Vein Treatment Benefits
All treatments are:
- In office
- Non-surgical
- No downtime
- Covered by commercial insurance or Medicare
- Affordable out-of-pocket cost for uninsured, underinsured, or Kaiser Permanente patients
“I’m really proud to be able to offer hope and solutions to people who have suffered with vein conditions and vein treatment failure,” Dr. Malvehy said. “Having someone come in with a challenging problem, something they’ve been living with for years, and being able to help them is one of the most rewarding things a physician can experience.”
Schedule a Consultation for Recurrent Varicose Veins
If your varicose veins came back after vein stripping or ablation, you don’t have to keep living with them.
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Malvehy at Norcal Vein Specialists in East Bay and Sacramento to find out what’s really causing your symptoms and how he can help.