Frequently Asked Questions

Vein Clinics Offer Several Types of Vein Therapy

Vein clinics like the North Jersey Vein Center can offer several different types of vein therapy to address your problems. If you live in New Jersey, you're fortunate to have the North Jersey Vein Center conveniently available in Florham Park, NJ to assess and treat your vein issues.

What is ELT?

ELT stands for EndoVenous Ablation Laser Treatment. ELT involves threading a laser fiber into the diseased vein and firing it along the length of the vein.  This effectively obliterates the vein.

Is the procedure painful?

The procedure is carried out under local anesthetic.  A dilute solution called "tumescent" is used.  You will feel the prick of the needle used to inject the anesthetic, but you will be completely numb for the remaining part of the procedure.

How effective is the ELT treatment?

The ELT procedure is a bout 99-100% effective in closing the vein.

Can all varicose veins be treated with ELT?

Unfortunately, no.  If the vein is greater than 2cm in diameter, then the laser will be less effective.  Also, if the vein is very tortuous or "winding", then it may be impossible to insert the laser fiber far enough into the vein to be helpful.  If the vein is located very close to the surface, ELT is not appropriate due to possible discoloration.

What is Sclerotherapy?

Sclerotherapy is used to treat both spider veins and certain types of varicose veins. Sclerotherapy involves the injection of a special medication into the diseased vein, which causes it to close off.

Will it hurt?

Most patients describe minimal itching and burning for 5-15 minutes following Sclerotherapy, but you will leave the office free of discomfort.

Is this treatment permanent?

Most people who have spider veins also have diseased veins which "fee" the spider veins.

How many treatments will I need?

It depends on the severity of your problem.

Will I need to take time off of work?

No.  You will need to wear compression hose for at least one-week, but you can resume normal activities immediately after the treatment.

What is the cost?

This will vary depending on the number and/or length of session(s) you require, and whether you are treating spider veins or varicosities.

What is an Ambulatory Phlebectomy?

An Ambulatory Phlebectomy, also called a Micro or Stab Phlebectomy is used to treat certain types of varicose veins.  The word "Phlebectomy" literally means removing the vein.

But don't I need those veins?! What if I need bypass surgery later?

If the veins were functioning normally, then yes!  But since the veins are dilated and not working properly, they are doing more harm than good.  Heart doctors do not use varicose veins for bypass surgery for this very reason.

Does it hurt?

Most patients say that the procedure does not hurt at all.  You will feel the pin prick of the needle as we inject the anesthetic, but then the area is instantly numb.

What about scarring?

The incisions are so tiny, that any scarring is not seen.  Most patients can barely see their incisions four to six weeks following surgery.

What is the "down" time for an Ambulatory Phlebectomy?

The "down" time for this procedure is negligible.  You will need to take it easy for the first 48 hours, but walking is encouraged to promote healing - you will walk out of the office!

Which towns you service?

We are conveniently located in Florham Park, New Jersey serving all surrounding towns: Morristown, East Hanover, Hanover, Whippany, Livingston, Short Hills, Millburn, Chatham, Cedar Knolls and other towns in New Jersey. Our advanced technology attracts patients from New Jersey and New York.

Contact our vein clinic to discuss your vein therapy options.