PRACTICE DOCTORS VARICOSE VEINS VASCULAR DISEASE DIALYSIS LIMB CARE PATIENT PORTAL CONTACT There is a solution for those unsightly and uncomfortable varicose veins • Minimally invasive varicose vein treatment • Most procedures complete in less than 1 hour • Return to activity quickly • Helps bring relief to varicose vein symptoms Don’t hide your legs this summer! Bring back the Beauty of your Legs You don’t have to live with varicose veins. Gone are the days when the appearance of unsightly varicose veins meant the end of skirts and a life condemned to pants and compression stockings! West Coast Vascular brings progressive minimally invasive treatments to patients with symptomatic or cosmetic vein disorder. This minimally invasive technology is precise, safe and a simple medical procedure for the treatment of varicose veins. World Class Vascular Surgeons West Coast Vascular is one of the leading vascular practices in California with Board Certified Vascular Surgeons on staff. Dr. C. Shawn Skillern, Dr. Li Sheng Kong, Dr. Sydney S. Guo and Dr. Edward N. Li. are highly skilled vascular surgeons with experience in the most progressive, leading edge vascular treatment and care available today. What are Varicose Veins? Varicose Veins are visibly enlarged veins that are often bluish in color and may appear twisted. They are caused by the pooling of blood in a damaged vein and can sometimes be painful. Varicose veins occur when the vein is not functioning properly. Veins have one-way valves that prevent blood from flowing backwards. When these valves fail, blood begins to collect in the vein rather than continuing toward your heart. Varicose veins often affect the legs, since they are the farthest from the heart and gravity makes it harder for the blood to flow upward. Varicose Veins Symptoms The primary symptom of varicose veins is the appearance of highly visible, misshapen veins, usually on the legs. In the early stages of varicose veins, the legs may feel tired, heavy, achy or tense. Varicose Veins Diagnosis To diagnose varicose veins, your doctor will typically examine your legs and visible veins while you are sitting or standing. He or she may ask you about any pain or symptoms you are experiencing. Your doctor may also want to do an ultrasound to check your blood flow or less commonly, an angiogram may be ordered to further assess your veins. Varicose Veins Treatment West Coast Vascular’s unique vascular center provides patients with an experience that emphasizes patient comfort and personalized treatment. Our physicians, specially trained nurses and assistants monitor our patient’s progress and provide quality care throughout their treatment. At West Coast Vascular, we tailor the appropriate management of venous disease to each individual patient so that the best possible outcome is achieved. Treatment Options Our radiofrequency catheter or laser treatment consists of a thin laser fiber being inserted into the damaged vein, heating the vein from within, causing it to shrink, collapse and seal shut. Once it’s sealed, healthy veins take over and redirect blood flow back toward the heart. Sclerotherapy treats medium and large spider veins on the surface of the legs, feet, arms or hands. Sclerotherapy involves the direct injection of a sclerosing agent into the spider vein using a very fine needle, causing the vein to contract and collapse. Contact Us for More Information Please fill out form below WCV Doctors Practice Varicose Veins Vascular Disease Contact RESOURCES Patient Rights Derechos Privacy Practices Privacidad Privacy Policy GET IN TOUCH The West Coast's Center for Vascular Treatment Contact Info: Ph: (805) 643-3330 Fax: (805) 643-3331 Ventura Office Address: 100 N. Brent Street, Suite 201 Ventura, CA 93003 Download PDF Map Oxnard Office Address: 2000 Outlet Center Drive, Suite 225 Oxnard, CA 93036 Download PDF Map Santa Barbara Office Address: 2323 Oak Park Lane, Suite 102 Santa Barbara, CA 93105 Download PDF Map Copyright © 2019 West Coast Vascular. All rights reserved. West Coast Vascular is one of the leading vascular practices in California with Board Certified Vascular surgeons on staff. Dr. Skillern, Dr. Kong, Dr. Guo and Dr. Li are highly skilled vascular surgeons in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties with experience in the most progressive, leading edge vascular care available today!