Welcome to the Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Gulf Coast Vascular Lab is located in the Vanish Vein and Laser Center. Accredited by the ICAVL (Intersocietal Commission for Accreditation of Vascular Labs), we are able to perform state of the art venous duplex ultrasounds for extensive and thorough venous evaluations. Two RVT's (Registered Vascular Technicians) with vast experience in venous ultrasound are available to do the exam which is then interpreted by Dr. Landi who is certified by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography as a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI). Therefore, the results are immediately determined and the patients receive their diagnosis and recommended treatment plan at their initial appointment.

Varicose Veins

Varicose (large, ropy, bulging, grape-like) veins affect large numbers of both women and men. Most common causes are hereditary (genes), followed by pregnancies in women, and standing for long periods of time in men. The primary defect leading to varicose vein formation is something called a leaking venous valve (reflux). Basically blood travels in the veins of the leg from the feet to the heart through a series of valves. If the valves fail to close properly (reflux or the movement of blood in the reverse direction) then blood backs up to work its way around the bad valves leading to varicose veins. In the past, the only treatment for this was a procedure called ligation and stripping which required many incisions and many stitches resulting in an ugly leg with many scars and significant downtime.

Spider Veins

Spider veins look like spider legs. They can occur alone or in conjunction with Varicose Veins. About 25-30% of spider veins are due to valvular insufficiency of the saphenous vein system, therefore, the evaluations of Spider Veins should include a thorough Venous Duplex Dopplar Exam. Spider Veins are best treated by Sclerotherapy.

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