Venous Stenting Treatment in Traverse City & Cadillac, MI
While most venous diseases are due to reflux or nonfunctioning valves in the veins of the legs, venous obstruction can also cause venous disorders. If you think of your veins as hoses taking blood from your legs back to the heart, an obstruction of those veins would be like kinking or pinching off the hose, which is venous stenting. If you’re looking for venous stenting treatment near you, Northern Michigan Vein Specialists in Traverse City and Cadillac, MI, can help!
Why Choose Northern Michigan Vein Specialists for Venous Stenting Treatment?
Dr. Heeringa is the first physician in Northern Michigan to offer IVUS and venous stenting for both post thrombotic and non-thrombotic iliac vein lesions such as May-Thurner syndrome. Discover world-class vein care and venous disease treatment with venous stenting at Northern Michigan Vein Specialists!
Will My Facial Appearance Be Affected After The Procedure?
Common Post-Treatment Facial Appearance
Bruising: May occur around the treated site and can last several days or weeks.
Blistering/Mild Skin Burn/Bumps: May occur resulting from the Ohmic Thermolysis treatment. Usually resolves in a few days, but may last a few weeks, especially after treatment of learge areas.
Pain: The treated area may be tender to the touch and/or itchy after treatment. This discomfort is usually temporary.
Scabbing/Sloughing of Skin: The treated area may scab/slough, especially after treatment of large area. Usually resolves in a few weeks.
Swelling: May occur after treatment. It usually resolves in a few days, but may last a few weeks, especially after treatment of large areas.
Spider Veins: May occasionally recur in the same or surrounding area.
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Meet Dr. Brian Heeringa
Dr. Heeringa is a Board certified General Surgeon, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. Our team treats a broad spectrum of venous conditions ranging from spider veins to varicose veins to venous ulcers and everything in between. We also offer DVT risk assessment and can help manage post thrombotic syndrome. Call today to find out how our team can help you.
