Santa Monica Vein Center: Optimize Your Vein Health
Welcome to the Santa Monica Vein Center, a comprehensive spider and varicose vein treatment center led by two double board-certified vein surgeons. Our surgeons founded the Santa Monica Vein Center over twenty years ago in order to provide the most state-of-the-art vein treatment strategies for our patients. All of our treatments for varicose veins utilize peer-reviewed treatment strategies for spider and varicose veins. We prioritize minimally-invasive techniques, laser surgery, and sclerotherapy options over traditional vein stripping procedures.
Our office consultations begin with a comprehensive and relevant vein mapping exam followed by diagnostic imaging in order to locate the source of your vein issues. Whether cosmetic spider veins are present, or deeper varicose veins - our clinical strategies optimize results.
We accept most forms of PPO insurance and will work together with your health insurance provider, Human Resources coordinator, or your physician to ensure that we optimize your care. Our strategic insurance consultants can also contact your health insurance provider directly in order to obtain insurance pre-authorization for your procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions About Spider and Varicose Veins
Are Spider and Varicose Vein Treatments painful? Whether you have unwanted cosmetic spider veins or medical varicose veins, most of our treatments are performed in an outpatient center with minimal discomfort. Our team of qualified vein experts in Los Angeles strive to minimize your discomfort, optimize your results, and give you longterm benefits from your vein treatments. Treatments such as sclerotherapy utilize micro-needles and surgical treatments such as microphlebectomy, endovenous laser, and ambulatory phlebectomy utilize local anesthesia and tumescent anesthesia, when appropriate.
How often do I need to repeat sclerotherapy? Sclerotherapy is performed to eliminate small spider veins that arise spontaneously underneath the skin. Once a spider vein is treated, there is little need to redo the treatment. However, you may develop additional spider veins based on your individual circulatory system and venous insufficiency.
Does insurance cover the cost of varicose vein treatments? Most PPO insurance plans will require pre-authorization for varicose vein treatment depending on the severity of your problem and the presence of symptoms that affect quality of life., such as pain, cramping, restless legs, edema, and circulatory dysfunction. Our office adheres to medical necessity guidelines and our office will help obtain insurance authorization for your vein treatments when these medical necessity criteria are met.
If you are concerned about varicose veins, or vein disease, your symptoms may provide insight about your circulation. Leg pain or discomfort, leg swelling, bulging varicose veins, leg cramping, and skin discoloration are all symptoms suggesting of venous congestion and venous insufficiency. Our Santa Monica Vein Center offers state-of-the-art solutions for spider and varicose veins in Los Angeles.
Are varicose veins a cosmetic or medical problem? Bulging varicose veins are caused by vein stagnation and poor circulatory flow in vein segments in your leg. They may be isolated cosmetic problems, or a sign of a deeper vein circulation problem known as venous insufficiency. Dr. Karamanoukian will diagnostically determine the difference with ultrasound.