Talk Story with an Advertiser: Bailey Vein Institute
Our leg veins have many one-way valves that allow blood to travel up toward the heart. Upon standing, the valves close in order to keep the blood from traveling backwards down the leg. When valves don’t close properly, blood travels backwards in the direction of gravity. This valve problem is known as venous reflux or venous insufficiency. It is unrelated to heart valve problems. The symptoms of venous insufficiency are due to the high pressure that develops in the veins as the blood travels backward. Over time, the veins below the bad valves can become dilated and varicosed. This condition always progresses and often leads to complications such as skin damage, chronic leg swelling, blood clots, ulceration and even spontaneous bleeding. The exact location of the abnormal valves is determined with an ultrasound examination that is performed in the office.
Dr. Colin E. Bailey is Quadruple Board Certified in Cardiovascular Surgery, General Surgery, Cosmetic Surgery, and Phlebology. His commitment to you is to provide “cutting edge” vein care in the safest manner possible, while providing the best cosmetic outcome.
Prior to 2005, Dr. Bailey spent a very satisfying 15 years performing adult cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery. Nine of those years as a cardiovascular surgeon were spent as the Director of Cardiovascular Services. He subsequently changed the nature of his practice and underwent extensive additional training in both cosmetic surgery and modern vein care in order to spend more time with his wife and three young children.
Bailey Vein’s Kamuela office offers multiple types of procedures, which, in addition to treating varicose veins, also treat chronic leg swelling and restless legs. State-of-the-art vein care is minimally invasive. There is no downtime, and the procedures are office-based. The modern treatment modalities include:
Endovenous Laser Therapy; Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation; European Microphlebectomy; Ultrasound Guided Schlerotherapy; Visual (Cosmetic) Sclerotherapy; Surface Laser Treatment of Spider Veins.
The goal of all of these procedures is to close off abnormal veins and redirect blood into healthier deeper veins. Vein stripping is no longer necessary.
If you have painful, aching legs, make an appointment with our expert staff for an exam. Along with Dr. Bailey, you’ll meet Leonette Meyer, Office Manager; Shannon Miranda Curtis RN, BSN; Rachel Klingenstein, RN; or Heather Roth, RVT.
Bailey Vein Institute
65-1158 Mamalahoa Hwy. Suite 16, Kamuela
808.885.4401
BaileyVeinInstitute.com
