Houston Vein Specialists is the premier vein center specializing in the management of varicose veins and vein disorders. Dr. David Shin is uniquely qualified and board-certified in three specialties.
Sr. Calvillo, Tuve un gran prevelegio de conoce Dr. David Shin en relacion de mis piernas. Comienze un dia con un cansancio durante el dia, y aveces no podia suportarlas. El me reviso mis piernas que solamente se tomo una visita para la consulta & ultrasonido. Despues del el estudio me dio la planificacion para ser un procidimiento para cura mis...More
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I had the great privilege to meet Dr. David Shin regarding my legs. It started one day with tiredness during the day and sometimes I could not tolerate it. He checked my legs and it only took him one visit for the consult and the ultrasound. After the test, he gave me a plan for a procedure to cure my legs. The experience was excellent! Nowadays, I feel very happy to have taken the time to visit his office, as they were very professional since they took my call until the last visit to Dr. Davis Shin's office. I recommend my family or friends, if they have problems with their legs, to make an appointment today!!!
Thank you, Sr. Calvillo, for the review and for recommending us. We are so thrilled we could help and hope you are enjoying your new freedom!
Dr. David D. Shin and Houston Vein Specialistsspecialize in treating the whole spectrum of venous disease, including varicose veins and spider veins, utilizing the most advanced techniques and instruments available. Visit us online for more information, or call us today at (888) 902-0493.
If you suffer from spider veins or small varicose veins, you may feel self-conscious about the maze of blue or purplish lines that appear on your skin. Talk to your vein doctor about sclerotherapy, a safe and effective treatment for spider veins that can be performed in your doctor’s office. In the video below, learn more about how sclerotherapy is performed and how it can help you achieve smoother skin.
Sclerotherapy uses a saline solution, or sclerosant, to irritate damage veins. The solution is injected into the affected vein with a tiny needle, which causes the vein to become sticky. Patients then wear a compression bandage over the treatment area in order to push the walls of the damaged vein together. The sclerosant causes the two sides of the vein to stick together, cutting off blood flow and eventually causing the vein to die.
Dr. David D. Shin and Houston Vein Specialistsspecialize in treating the whole spectrum of venous disease, including varicose veins and spider veins, utilizing the most advanced techniques and instruments available. Visit us online for more information, or call us today at (888) 902-0493.
Minimally-invasive vein treatments can help patients achieve smoother skin with less discomfort and risk of complication. If you suffer from varicose veins, talk to your vein doctor about the VNUS Closure procedures and if it could benefit you. With a high rate of success, the treatment utilizes radiofrequency energy to collapse and shrink damaged veins and can be performed during a patient’s lunch break.
How Vein Closure Works
The VNUS ClosureFast and VNUS ClosureRFS treatments both use radiofrequency to target damaged veins and can be performed as in-office procedures. Your doctor will first administer a local anesthesia to numb the area being treated. A catheter is then inserted into the damaged vein through a tiny incision, which delivers radiofrequency energy endovenously. The heat causes the collagen in the vein walls to close, redirecting blood flow to healthy veins and allowing the damaged vein to shrink down and be reabsorbed by the body.
Vein Closure Candidates
Many patients who are treated with the VNUS Closure procedure experience symptoms like pain, swelling, ulceration, and heaviness in the legs. The treatment can be used to eliminate both saphenous veins that appear just under the skin and perforator veins that connect superficial blood vessels to those deeper in the leg. After the procedure, patients find relief from both varicose veins and their symptoms, and usually experience a low rate of recurrence.
Dr. David D. Shin and Houston Vein Specialistsspecialize in treating the whole spectrum of venous disease, including varicose veins and spider veins, utilizing the most advanced techniques and instruments available. Visit us online for more information, or call us today at (888) 902-0493.
Before advancements in medicine and technology gave patients more options, treating varicose veins often involved large incisions and a hospital stay. Now, minimally-invasive and non-invasive treatment options can achieve similar results with less discomfort during and after your procedure. Talk to your vein doctor about your varicose vein treatment options, and consider some of the following factors as you make your decision.
Anesthesia: Among your surgical varicose vein treatment options is vein stripping surgery. The procedure is performed in a hospital setting on an outpatient basis, and patients will receive an IV or general anesthesia. Non-surgical treatments are usually performed in your doctor’s office or vein clinic, requiring only local anesthesia to numb the area being treated. While patients will be awake during and aware of the procedure, they should not feel any sensation during treatment. Because only local anesthesia is used, patients undergoing non-surgical varicose vein treatment usually experience a lower risk of complication from anesthesia.
Recovery: Most non-surgical vein treatments available today require only a few days for full recovery, and many patients are able to return immediately to work following the procedure. The recovery period following a surgical procedure is longer and patients may need to stay at home for several days or weeks before resuming normal activities. Regardless of treatment type, your vein doctor may recommend you wear compression stockings after the procedure, which encourages proper blood flow through your legs’ healthy veins.
Long-Term Outlook: You and your vein doctor should evaluate all your varicose vein treatment options in order to determine the procedure that is best for you and your unique situation. Depending on the severity of your condition, your doctor may recommend a series of non-invasive treatments or a single surgery to remove the entire vein.
Dr. David D. Shin and Houston Vein Specialistsspecialize in treating the whole spectrum of venous disease, including varicose veins and spider veins, utilizing the most advanced techniques and instruments available. Visit us online for more information, or call us today at (888) 902-0493.
I am writing to thank Dr. Shin for the care and results I received on August 31, 2010 when I underwent the VNUS ClosureFast ablation of the saphenous vein in my left leg. This procedure is painless and the recuperation was swift and painless too, in fact I went about most of my regular activities within 2 days. The...
It was our privilege to help, K.K., and we thank you for the testimonial. Here is to many more vein and pain-free days!
Dr. David D. Shin and Houston Vein Specialistsspecialize in treating the whole spectrum of venous disease, including varicose veins and spider veins, utilizing the most advanced techniques and instruments available. Visit us online for more information, or call us today at (888) 902-0493.
At Houston Vein Specialists, we have been specializing in and treating vein disorders for over 10 years. Dr. David Shin, our medical director, is board-certified in three specialties and treats the entire spectrum of venous disease to ensure patient safety and satisfaction. Call us today for a consultation!
