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VeinSolutions Specializes in
Minimally Invasive Treatment of
Varicose Veins
By Paul J. Watkins
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einSolutionS, founded in 2003, is a division of Cardiothoracic
and Vascular Surgeons, a leading surgical group serving Austin and
Central Texas for more than 50 years. The physicians at VeinSolutions
are experienced, specialized surgeons dedicated to treating varicose
veins and spider veins in the legs and face using state-of-the-art techniques and
technologies. This focus allows them to address cosmetic and therapeutic vein
problems with both aesthetic and medical considerations in mind.
Emery W. Dilling, M.D., a board-certified and fellowship-trained cardiothoracic
surgeon, says the discomfort that often accompanies varicose veins comes from
elevated pressure inside the veins, and if left untreated, the discomfort can become
severe and lifestyle-altering.
"When the high pressures in the veins back up into the capillaries, it slows the
blood flow down in the capillaries and sometimes causes them to leak, resulting
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