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Relief from varicose and spider veins, diagnosed and treated in one place.

Every vein service at Valley Medical is performed by a vascular surgeon. Treatments are simple, safe and effective: no surgery, no sedation and no downtime. Private and public payment options are available.

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What we offer

Vein treatments

Which treatment suits you depends on the size and depth of the veins. Sclerotherapy and laser can be used on their own or together.

Endovenous laser treatment

EVLT · 1–2 hours in office

A laser closes a diseased vein from the inside, through a single entry point, under local anesthetic, in about one to two hours. Read about endovenous laser treatment

Sclerotherapy

Spider veins · compression for 14 days

A liquid agent is injected into the vein through a fine needle, making it shrink and disappear over the weeks that follow. Read about sclerotherapy

elōs™ laser spider vein treatment

1–3 sessions · no downtime

Combined radio frequency and light energy heats fine surface veins through the skin, so the vessels the needle cannot reach can still be treated. Read about elōs™ laser spider vein treatment

Duplex ultrasound vein assessment

Before your consult, same visit

A painless scan maps the veins in your legs and shows how blood is actually moving through them, and your surgeon reviews it with you in the same visit. Read about duplex ultrasound vein assessment

Medical compression therapy

Fitted by certified fitters

Graduated compression is strongest at the ankle and decreases up the leg, supporting the calf muscle pump and helping blood return toward the heart. Read about medical compression therapy

Start with what you have

Vein conditions

Most people arrive knowing what their legs do, not what it is called.

The vein clinic difference

One visit. Not two years.

Vein patients used to wait more than two years and make several trips before seeing a specialist. Integrating ultrasound testing with the surgeon consultation turned that into a single appointment.

Step 1
Ultrasound
A certified ultrasonographer maps your veins and circulation prior to your consultation.
Step 2
Surgeon consult
Your vascular surgeon reviews the results with you and explains what they mean.
Step 3
Your plan
EVLT Laser treatment, surgical stripping, sclerotherapy, compression therapy or prevention advice, based on your results.

Know your legs

About spider veins

Millions of people deal with these small clusters of red, blue or purple veins on the legs and ankles. Around half of adults experience them.

Several things contribute: family history, pregnancy and hormonal changes, weight gain, prolonged standing, and certain injuries.

Chronic venous disease differs from cosmetic concern. When weakened leg veins let blood pool, it can cause aching, swelling, skin changes and ulceration, which is why an ultrasound assessment comes first.

Winter is a good time to treat

Compression stockings are more comfortable and easily concealed in cooler weather, so many patients start their treatment then.

Patient stories

In their words

Reviews from patients treated at our Kentville clinic.

“The experience was superior than I expected, extremely professional and courteous, and the EVLT treatment worked very well.”

Hugh Simpson

“I had an excellent experience at this clinic. They exceeded my expectations. I have a remarkable change in my varicose veins.”

Helen MacLeod

“Very thorough explanation before, during and after procedure. Great results. Highly recommend this doctor.”

John A. Denton

Questions

EVLT, answered

The questions patients ask most often about endovenous laser treatment.

What are the advantages over ligation and stripping surgery?

EVLT is a minimally invasive, in-office procedure requiring only local anesthesia, with no stitches. Patients walk out of the office and usually return immediately to normal activities.

Studies show it is more effective, with significantly less pain and a shorter recovery.

Is EVLT painful?

Usually there is only minimal discomfort. The main complaint is the local anesthetic injection, and a topical anesthetic applied 30–45 minutes beforehand minimizes the needle discomfort.

How long will I be off my feet?

Recovery time is minimal. Most patients walk out of the office after the procedure and in most cases immediately resume normal daily activities.

All ten EVLT questions

Detailed patient information

Full patient FAQ for our laser vascular lesion treatment: suitability, aftercare and what it does not treat.

Vascular lesion treatment (eMax LV) 18 questions All treatment FAQs 9 treatments

Tired of achy, heavy legs?

Call 902-678-2121 Email hello@vmedical.ca