How venous ultrasound and specialist evaluation shape treatment decisions.

Visible veins are the surface of a deeper question: which vein is allowing blood to travel the wrong direction, and how far back does it start. Duplex ultrasound answers that before any treatment is planned.

Treating the visible vein without addressing the source often leads to recurrence, which is why mapping comes first and cosmetic treatment usually comes last.

Compression, activity and elevation remain part of care even when a procedure is appropriate. Insurance coverage often depends on documenting those steps.

Worth bringing to your appointment

• Ask for a duplex ultrasound before treatment is planned
• Understand which vein is the source
• Expect compression to be part of the plan

Educational content cannot replace an individual evaluation. Follow the instructions from your own VIS care team.