If you suffer from painful, visible varicose veins, you may be interested in learning more about endovenous laser ablation. This minimally invasive, office-based vein treatment is widely considered to be the gold standard of varicose vein treatments.

Varicose veins are caused by underlying vein disease or venous insufficiency. This occurs when tiny, one-way vein valves become damaged and are unable to efficiently carry blood back to your heart. Instead, blood flows backward, pooling in the veins. This can stretch, expand, or twist the vein, impairing blood circulation.