Veins

Varicose Vein Treatment

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The CoolTouch procedure for varicose veins

Dr. Agha is an expert in the treatment of varicose veins with over 10 years of experience. She has completed a rigorous fellowship in phlebology (the study of varicose veins) for facial and body veins and is an esteemed member of the American Vein and Lymphatic Society. Using state of the art lasers and injections (sclerotherapy), she has successfully treated thousands of patients. For more information, visit our Veins Chicago website.

What are the symptoms of varicose veins, or chronic venous insufficiency?

Varicose vein symptoms include obvious blue-green veins, sometimes with a ropy appearance, behind the knee or in the calf or thigh. However, varicose veins are not always visible to the eye. Many people present with chronic venous insufficiency symptoms, but don’t have varicose veins. The symptoms include leg pain, heaviness, or fatigue that worsens through the day. Some experience restless, itchy or swollen legs, spider veins, or discoloration of the skin.

Why is it important to have veins treated?

Many people typically seek treatment for their varicose veins for cosmetic reasons. However, if not treated early, varicose veins may lead to other symptoms such as skin rashes, ulceration, blood clots or bleeding. Vein treatment prevents venous disease from developing further and avoids future serious complications.

99% success rate

Our office uses the CoolTouch laser, which has demonstrated a 99% vein closure or success rate after 8 years of patient clinical data. This is the longest patient follow-up data currently available for varicose vein laser technology. Patients are very happy with the “no downtime” procedure instead of the outdated invasive methods. The CoolTouch laser is the best technology available today to treat large varicose veins.

A simple office-based laser procedure

The CoolTouch laser treatment for eliminating varicose veins and other vein disorders is minimally invasive and performed in-office. The patient is awake during the procedure and will feel very little discomfort, as the leg to be treated is numbed with a local anesthetic.



During the procedure, a tiny fiber is inserted into the varicose vein. As the fiber is gently withdrawn from the vein, it heats and safely closes the vein. Once the vein is closed, the blood that was circulating through this vein is simply re-routed to other healthy veins. The procedure takes approximately one hour to perform per leg treated. Symptoms will begin to improve immediately after the CoolTouch procedure.

Quickly return to your regular activities

After the procedure, the treated leg is wrapped in a compression bandage and patients are up and walking the same day. You will be able to resume light activity the next day, and athletic or strenuous activities within several days to a couple of weeks, depending on your doctor’s instructions.

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