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SPRING
2016
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Withmanyyears
of clin-
ical experience, Kathyde Lang-
ley has seen how treating
unsightly veins can give her
clients renewedconfidence. The
sclerotherapyand laser services
that Kathy offers at Thornbury
Leg Vein Clinic are the answer
formanypeoplewhohavebeen
livingwith the discomfort of spi-
deror varicoseveins.
“Havingspiderveinsorvaricose
veins can prevent some clients
from wearing certain types of
clothingbecause they feel embarassedby theappearance. Someof
my clients hadn’t worn shorts or bathing suits in years, because they
weresoself-conscious. After their treatment sessions, theseclientsoften
enjoya renewedconfidence,”explainsKathy, “Onewoman toldme,
that before her sclerotherapy treatments, her very younggrandchild
askedherwhy shehadblue tattoosonher legs!”
Thornbury LegVeinClinicwasopened in2013at theBlueMountains
CommunityHealthCentre. Clients start bybookinga complementary
consultationandassessmentwithKathyandamedical consultationwith
Dr .TimRemillard. At that time treatment optionsarediscussed.
Sclerotherapy is themost common treatment for problem veins as it is
safe and effective. It involves the injection of a concentrated sterile
water and salt/sugar solutionwhich safely causes thedamaged vein
to close upand then is eventually absorbedby thebody. This allows
thebloodflow tobe re-routed throughhealthier veins.
The process is essentially the
same for small spider veins,
medium sized blue veins or
larger bulging varicose veins al-
though higher concentrations of
solution are used for larger
veins. Varicose veins are treated
by Dr. Remillard and are some-
times covered by the Provincial
HealthPlan.
Laser treatment issometimesalso
utilized to treat very fine spider
veins that look like an area of
pink ‘blush’. After the sclerother-
apy sessions, clients can resume their normal activities includingexer-
cise. Photographsare takenbefore the treatment so that clientscansee
the improvement.
SigvarisMedical and PerformanceAthletic socks arealsoavailableat
ThornburyLegVeinClinic. Theyareavailable inacomplete rangeofat-
tractivecoloursandstyles includingcustom fittedski socksandcompres-
sionathletic socks. Medical socks arealsohelpfulwhenworn for long
distance car or air travel andalso for useduringpregnancy. The socks
increase comfort and improve circulationandhelpprevent swollenan-
klesandaching legs. Certainprofessionals, suchas teacherswhostand
for hours, aremoreprone tovaricoseveins so it ishelpful thatmanypri-
vate insuranceplanswill covermedical compression stockings.
The ideal time to start treatment isearly spring so thatwhen summerar-
rives, clients can feel confident about baring their legs.
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VARICOSE&SPIDER
VEINSCANBE
UNSIGHTLYAND
PAINFUL...BUT
HELPISHERE.
It’s gratifying to
provide treatments
thatmake a positive
change inmy clients’
quality of life.
~
Kathyde Langley, RN
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ThornburyLegVeinClinic- BlueMountainsCommunityHealthCentre
78KingStreetWest (Highway26) Thornbury 7058883415
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