Vein Doc Zalekha Shair - Three Effective Treatments for Varicose Veins

Posted by Natalie Reynolds on April 25th, 2019

Varicose veins are a common problem that affects 3 million people in the US each year. Though most varicose veins are benign, these enlarged and twisted veins become visible under the skin. They usually appear on the legs but can appear on other parts of the body. In some cases, varicose veins can cause pain and discomfort and can indicate an underlying circulatory system problem.

Treatment at Metro Vein Centers

Our vein doctors at Metro Vein Centers are skilled in treating varicose veins with cutting edge technology. We provide you with top-notch treatment in a timely manner that minimizes your discomfort and recovery time. Our vein docs are distinguished for their excellence in getting to the root cause of varicose veins and performing the right treatment you need to get relief. We have offices located in Michigan, Texas, New Jersey and New York.

Dr. Zalekha Shair - Your New York Vein Doc

Dr. Zalekha Shair treats varicose veins at our Metro Vein Center in New York. Our offices are conveniently located in White Plains and the Bronx. Dr. Shair is a board-certified surgeon and member of the American College of Phlebology. She completed her Bachelors of Science in Pharmacology a Minor in Philosophy at SUNY Stony Brook. Dr. Shair completed her Masters and Medical School studies at New York Medical College. With over 11 years of general surgery experience, Dr. Shair has honed her skills to provide patients with the best solutions for varicose veins. She will walk you through your options and recommend the best treatment for you.

How are Varicose Veins Treated?

There are several minimally invasive treatments for varicose veins that are both safe and painless. The treatments we offer are short procedures with quick recovery times. You can walk out of the office on the same day.

Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)

Radiofrequency Ablation uses radio waves and a thin catheter to break up the clotted vein and allow it to be reabsorbed into the body. This procedure takes less than an hour and only require local anesthesia. Minor discomfort is expected but recover time only takes a few hours.

Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA)

Endovenous Laser Ablation is similar to Radiofrequency Ablation except that instead of radio waves and cathader, a small optic fiber laser is used to treat the cause and symptoms of varicose veins. The laser is focused on the clot and breaks it up to be reabsorbed by the body. Endovenous Lasar Ablations also takes less than an hour to perform and only requires a local anesthetic.

Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy target spider veins and smaller varicose veins with precision, causing even the smallest spider veins to break up and be reabsorbed into the body. Individual treatments take about 10 minutes but a series of treatments may be needed to completely remove all varicose veins and spider veins.

You don't have to live with the pain and discomfort of varicose veins. Contact Dr. Shair at one of our New York offices today to discuss your options for treatment.