Vein Care & Treatment
Get the most advanced vein care and treatment at UNM Health. Your expert team at UNM Health’s Vein and Cosmetic Center uses state-of-the-art techniques to provide personalized care to enhance your vascular health.
At the Vein and Cosmetic Center, our board-certified surgeons will approach your concerns with personal and compassionate treatment. You will get the highest level of care from your first appointment through follow-up after treatment.
Get all your vein care at one location. Most patients can set up an initial visit within two weeks. To schedule an appointment, call 505-272-8346.
Advanced Vein Treatments
Vein and vascular problems can cause discomfort and pain while contributing to other health issues. With better functioning veins, your entire body can receive more blood and oxygen, making your limbs feel better. We also offer cosmetic treatments to reduce the discoloration and bulging associated with spider and varicose veins.
We offer the latest vascular procedures at UNM Hospital:
- Diagnostic venous ultrasound: This procedure uses high-frequency waves to measure the speed of blood flow, visualize the structure of veins in the leg, and determine if there are any other health issues affecting your veins.
- Endovenous laser treatment: This involves placing a catheter in a vein that sends out laser energy to close off the vein.
- Injection sclerotherapy for varicose and spider veins: A board-certified surgeon injects a chemical into your veins that prevents the pooling of blood in abnormal veins. Blood can no longer flow in the vein after treatment is complete.
- Laser treatment of spider veins: Through the use of lasers, we close abnormal veins and promote healthy vein function. This non-invasive procedure only requires a gentle pressure from a pen-like laser.
- Microphlebectomy: This is a minimally invasive procedure where one of our board-certified surgeons removes large varicose veins with tiny incisions. No stitches are involved.
- Radiofrequency ablation: This involves a catheter using high-frequency electricity to heat the walls of the vein and close it off to promote healthy vein function.