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We’re proud to be one of three vein centers in Illinois with an IAC accreditation. Get back on your feet with a team of vein specialists who help you understand your vein treatment options.
With leading-edge, minimally invasive vein services, we provide quick and convenient in-office treatment with excellent results that require little to no discomfort or downtime. We have offices in Rockford, Naperville, Geneva & Sycamore, IL.
Vein disease is more than just a cosmetic concern—it’s a medical issue that can impact your comfort, mobility, and overall health. Left untreated, varicose and spider veins can lead to leg swelling, skin changes, blood clots, and even venous ulcers.
At Gilvydis Vein Clinic, we believe you shouldn’t have to live with pain or limit your lifestyle. Our team uses advanced technology and proven techniques to restore healthy circulation—so you can get back to doing what you love, without discomfort holding you back. Vein treatment is about more than how your legs look—it’s about how you feel. Let’s help you feel better, faster.
Ultrasound vein mapping, also referred to as vascular ultrasound, is a diagnostic examination that allows your vein doctor to assess unhealthy veins not visible to the naked eye. Vein mapping is a quick and easy way to identify vein disease with no downtime.
Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) is appropriate for problems in the larger, deeper veins in the legs. EVLA is a minimally invasive procedure that allows you to get back to your normal routine in less than an hour. It is an FDA-approved, outpatient laser treatment that replaces the older surgical method of tying off and performing laser vein removal.
Sclerotherapy is a vein treatment procedure that is highly effective for eliminating varicose and spider veins. It involves injecting a saline solution through a very fine needle, causing the vein to collapse. It may cause mild cramping and discomfort, usually more pronounced for larger veins. The entire procedure is very quick, lasting only 15-30 minutes.
Vein disease is progressive and will get worse over time if left untreated. If you are concerned about your vein health, act quickly to seek a diagnosis and treatment. Get a leg up on life by contacting us today to schedule an evaluation.
You can plan 60-90 minutes to complete the exam after finishing a medical history. The vein specialist will need to access the site from groin to ankle freely. You will be provided with disposable shorts during the ultrasound of veins in your leg(s).
You’ll lie on your back for the procedure and be asked to remain still throughout the exam. The sonographer will apply some gel to the skin over the area where the wand will travel. You will feel some pressure as the sonographer moves the device over the veins, recording the images created by the echoes of the sound waves.
First, an ultrasound vein mapping will be performed, and the veins marked on the skin with a pen. The endovenous laser ablation procedure takes place while you’re laying down on the exam table. Our vein specialist will administer local anesthesia before inserting a laser catheter into the vein.
The laser light travels through the laser catheter to heat and destroy the vein without impacting the surrounding tissue. You should feel little-to-no pain during the procedure, but you may experience some bruising.
Since EVLA is a non-surgical procedure, you do not have to abstain from eating or taking medication in preparation. You should plan on being at the vein clinic for as long as two hours. Patients are on their feet immediately after the procedure and walking is encouraged.
Sclerotherapy is a non-surgical procedure.
You will be out the door in 15-45 minutes. Sclerotherapy involves injecting a solution called sclerosant into the veins, causing them to scar. This forces the blood in your legs to run through healthy veins instead of problem veins.
Most patients experience little to no discomfort during treatment. Minimally invasive procedures like sclerotherapy and EVLA are performed with local anesthesia or tiny needles, resulting in very mild discomfort.
Recovery time varies depending on the treatment, however, you should be up and about in no time. Sclerotherapy has no recovery time. For EVLA, you may experience mild discomfort for a day or two.
You should consult a vein specialist if you experience pain or swelling in your legs, skin changes or ulcers around the veins, bleeding from the veins, increasing discomfort or visible worsening.
We’re proud to be one of three vein centers in Illinois with an IAC accreditation. Get back on your feet with a team of vein specialists who help you understand your vein treatment options.
We’re proud to be one of three vein centers in Illinois with an IAC accreditation. Get back on your feet with a team of vein specialists who help you understand your vein treatment options.