Vein Treatment Chicago

Monday, October 31, 2016

Compression Stocking Therapy Chicago IL

Do Compression Socks Work for Varicose Veins?

Many Doctors recommend compression socks and support hose to aid in circulation for people who work on their feet all day, but these measures alone are not enough to prevent varicose veins since they are caused by a variety of factors including heredity, pregnancy and obesity.

Innovations in varicose vein treatments in Chicago allow patients suffering from vein disease the ability to return to regular activities with little downtime after their procedures. Compression stockings are key to post surgery recovery.

After non-invasive treatment at a Vein Clinic in Chicago patients are required to wear compression stockings to aid in healing and circulation. The amount of time varies based on the procedure.

There are a variety of Medicare & insurance covered varicose vein treatments in Chicago including laser and surgical vein removal.

It's important to find the Vein Specialist in Chicago IL and the Suburbs that you are most comfortable with. Peace of mind is priceless.

Monday, July 4, 2016

Huge Venous Leg Ulcer Healed at Vein Clinic in Chicago

Chicago Vein Specialist Heals Leg Ulcer Open for 4 Years

Venous Leg Ulcer Treatment Patient Testimonial Chicago IL

Chicago Vein Specialist Dominic Tolitano MD treats some of the most difficult legs in the world at his Vein Clinics in Chicago, Wood Dale, Illinois and Munster, Indiana, but Deborah of Northwest Suburban Bartlett was a truly special case.

“I have a genetic blood clotting disorder. My legs get open sores and ulcers,” she says. “I had a venous leg ulcer that was open for 4 years. It was pain I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. Every Doctor I talked to told me I’d have that open wound on my leg for the rest of my life or possibly lose my leg. Thankfully I came to Advanced Vein Clinics for a 2nd opinion.”

Deborah’s consultation included an ultrasound examination of her venous system. From there, Board Certified Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgeon Dr. Dominic Tolitano developed her venous ulcer treatment plan.

Dr. Tolitano said, “she needed 2 EVLT treatments in each leg. This would close the feeding veins to the ulceration and allow it to heal. They will also reduce the pain and swelling in her legs as well.”

Venous Ulcer Varicose Vein Laser Removal Treatment Chicago

EVLT Chicago, Northwest Suburbs & Northwest Indiana

Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT) is performed by Dr. Tolitano at Advanced Vein Clinics in Chicago South Loop, NW Suburban Wood Dale & Munster, Indiana and the entire procedure usually takes less than 30 minutes to complete. The patient is given light IV sedation and a local anesthetic for comfort. The doctor then uses an ultrasound machine to guide the sterile laser fiber directly to the vein. Laser energy is distributed to the target vein to destroy it from within, leaving all healthy veins in the surrounding area untouched. Best of all, EVLT is covered by Medicare and most insurance.

Once the procedure is complete, a dressing and compression stocking are applied to reduce swelling and promote healing of the treatment site. Patients are encouraged to walk around after the procedure and most can resume regular activities right away. Any residual bruising or soreness can be effectively treated with over the counter pain medication. The patient will return to the office in seven days so Dr. Tolitano can evaluate the treatment area.

“At first I thought he was crazy,” Deborah said, “he said I would need 4 EVLT Laser Vein Treatments and my ulcer should be healed. He was right. My leg ulcer has been closed for 18 months and has shown no signs of re-opening. I’m so excited!”

Dr. Tolitano says, “Many primary care Doctors don’t know about venous ulcer & varicose vein treatments and how great EVLT is for treating these conditions. In the hands of a trained Vein Specialist it’s a relatively simple procedure.”

Advanced Vein Clinics is fluent in Spanish and Polish. Dr. Tolitano’s Wood Dale vein clinic is just a short drive from Addison, Arlington Heights, Bensenville, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Des Plaines, Downers Grove, Elk Grove Village, Elmhurst, Franklin Park, Glendale Heights, Itasca, Lombard, Melrose Park, Mount Prospect, Northlake, Oak Brook, Oak Park, Park Ridge, Roselle, Rosemont, Schaumburg, Schiller Park and Villa Park, Illinois.

Dr. Tolitano’s Chicago South Loop vein clinic is just a short drive from River North, Bridgeport, McKinley Park, Washington Park, Marquette Park, West Loop, Hyde Park, University Village, Chinatown, Brighton Park and Midway Airport.

Dr. Tolitano’s Munster NW Indiana Vein Clinic and Med Spa is a short drive from Dyer, East Chicago, Griffith, Hammond, Highland, Hobart, Lake Station, Merrillville, Portage, Saint John and Schereville, Indiana and is just a short drive from Calumet City, Chicago Heights, Dolton, Evergreen Park, Harvey, Homewood, Lansing, Matteson, Oak Forest, Riverdale, Richton Park, Sauk Village, South Holland, and Steger, Illinois.

For more information about this and other varicose veins treatments performed by Dr. Tolitano at his NW Indiana, Downtown and Suburban Chicago Vein Clinics, call 1-800-VEIN-DOC or 630.860.0035

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Saturday, June 25, 2016

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The Varicose Vein & Venous Ulcer Epidemic

Among the many serious health issues facing the United States, Chronic Venous Insufficiency, the condition that causes varicose veins and venous ulcers ranks near the top.

The Society for Vascular Surgery reports that 35-40 Million Americans suffer from Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI). According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services about 50 to 55 percent of women and 40 to 45 percent of men in the United States suffer from some type of vein problem. Varicose veins affect half of people 50 years and older.

To put these statistics in perspective, consider that the 2010 U.S. Census showed Illinois 50 years and older population made up 31% of the state’s total population. That age group is growing at a faster rate than any other age demographic. Varicose veins and venous ulcers are now, and will continue to be one of our country’s biggest health issues.

Varicose Veins Treatments in Chicago & Suburbs

Fortunately for people suffering from the pain, swelling and restlessness in their legs from varicose veins and venous ulcers, there are many great Vein Specialists and Vein Clinics in Chicago and the Suburbs. Best of all, many of these treatments are covered by Medicare & insurance. And for those who aren't covered, most Vein Doctors in Chicago offer affordable self-pay plans.