Welcome to Advanced Vein Center

At Advanced Vein Center, we specialize in helping patients with varicose weins, spider veins, sclerotherapy and compression therapy. At Advanced Vein Center we are pleased to offer the VNUS Closure® procedure, a state of the art procedure for dealing with vein disease. The closure procedure is a minimally invasive treatment alternative for patients with a condition known as superficialvenous reflux, which often results in varicose veins and other painful symptoms.

Varicose veins are known for their distinctive blue color and bulging appearance under the skin. They afflict an estimated 10%-20% of the adult population. In the United States, that translates into 20-25 million people, the majority of whom are women. At Advanced Vein Center, we are proud to serve Western Pennsylvania with offices located conveniently in Cranberry, Robinson, Moon, Chippewa, New Castle, and Hopewell.

Spider Veins

Spider veins are tiny red or purple dilated blood vessels that form when veins become enlarged and swollen with stagnant blood. Though smaller than most varicose veins, spider veins are often darker and more noticeable. This is because these veins are located just below the surface of the skin.

More common in women, spider veins may be triggered by pregnancy or hormonal variations and sometimes result in itching, restless leg and minor aches and pains. Non-symptomatic spider veins may be found on the face and chest as well as the legs. Although surface veins are mainly a cosmetic problem, they can also be an indication of more serious vein disease deep below the surface.

Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are also dilated vessels but are usually more ncomfortable and harmful to your health than spider veins. In general, veins are responsible for pushing blood against gravity back to the heart and lungs. However, with varicose veins, the blood flow from the legs back to the heart is diminished by 15-20% making these veins a burden to your circulation.

The actual cause of varicose veins is inefficient, faulty vein valves. These valves don't close properly, allowing blood to leak back with gravity and pool in the vein. This causes the veins to bulge and stretch and result in many unpleasant side effects such as:

• Aching & Throbbing Pain
• Itching
• Numbness
• Heavy & Tired Legs
• Poor Circulation
• Night Cramps
• Restless Leg Syndrome

Heredity is a primary factor in over 80% of varicose vein cases. Other contributing factors may include pregnancy, obesity, hormone therapy, standing or sitting for long periods of time and injury.

 

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Year Established: 1995
Liability Insurance: Yes
Certifications / Awards:

Board Certified Surgery by ABPS

We are proud members of the American College of Physician (ACP) and of the American College of Radiology (ACR).