Santa Monica vein center is a comprehensive vein treatment clinic that offers solutions for spider veins and varicose veins in a fully accredited surgical center in Santa Monica. Our two board-certified vein surgeons are diplomates of the American Board of Venus and Lymphatic Medicine and offer protocol-based treatments in a professional and ethical manner.
Varicose veins are among the most common medical conditions affecting healthy adult males in the United States. Treatment options include sclerotherapy, laser guided removal of spider veins, vein stripping, microphlebectomy, ultrasound guided laser for varicose veins, and surgery.
Evaluations for varicose veins begin with an examination and duplex ultrasound scanning of the varicose vein network, followed by infrared vein mapping and vein light examination. Our board-certified surgeons can then recommend an evidence-based protocol that utilizes a combination of laser and radio frequency as a primary option over surgery.
Ambulatory Phlebectomy in Santa Monica
Bulging varicose veins are a common vascular condition that can cause discomfort, swelling, and cosmetic concerns. At the Santa Monica Vein Center in Los Angeles, Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian offers advanced, minimally invasive treatment options for varicose veins, including ambulatory phlebectomy—a highly effective outpatient procedure designed to remove large, visible veins on the legs.
Ambulatory phlebectomy is a microsurgical technique performed under local anesthesia. During the procedure, tiny punctures are made in the skin through which the bulging veins are carefully removed using specialized instruments. This technique allows for precise removal of varicose veins with minimal scarring and downtime. Most patients are able to resume normal activities within 24 to 48 hours, with compression stockings typically recommended for optimal healing and results.
Unlike sclerotherapy, which is best for smaller spider veins and reticular veins, ambulatory phlebectomy directly removes larger, rope-like veins that are raised above the surface of the skin. It is often used in conjunction with ultrasound-guided vein treatments such as endovenous ablation for comprehensive management of venous insufficiency.
Dr. Karamanoukian, a board-certified vein specialist, ensures that each treatment is customized to the patient’s anatomy and lifestyle. With his extensive experience and commitment to cutting-edge techniques, the Santa Monica Vein Center provides patients in Los Angeles with safe, effective, and aesthetically pleasing outcomes for varicose vein treatment.
Bulging Varicose Veins in the Ankles - Microphlebectomy in Los Angeles
Bulging veins around the ankles—often referred to as ankle varicosities—can cause discomfort, swelling, and aesthetic concerns. At the Santa Monica Vein Center in Los Angeles, Dr. Raffy Karamanoukian offers microphlebectomy, a precise and minimally invasive procedure designed to safely and effectively remove these prominent veins.
Microphlebectomy, also known as stab phlebectomy, involves making tiny, slit-like incisions in the skin through which the abnormal veins are gently extracted using specialized instruments. Performed under local anesthesia in an outpatient setting, the procedure offers excellent cosmetic results with minimal downtime and virtually no visible scarring.
Ankle veins can be particularly difficult to treat due to their proximity to the skin and surrounding structures, making microphlebectomy an ideal solution. It provides immediate relief from pressure and bulging, and is often combined with ultrasound-guided vein ablation to address underlying venous reflux.
Our office utilizes the latest non-surgical options for laser removal and has a dedicated team of clinicians who are experts in Vbeam laser for small thread-like spider veins on the legs, face, or nasal sidewall. Our surgeons have been featured on the popular television show The Doctors, demonstrating their unique approach to varicose veins.
If you have medical insurance, our expert team of medical insurance builders can help determine whether your insurance benefits apply for vein procedures. In most cases, vein surgery and endovenous laser ablation is a covered treatment if a patient presents with established symptoms that are medically relevant and affect one’s quality-of-life.
Our two Los Angeles board-certified vein surgeons at the Santa Monica vein Center also offer their expertise in Beverly Hills at the Obagi Skin Institute. If you would like to schedule a consultation for a vein evaluation, please call our patient care coordinators at (310) 998-5533.