Venous Insufficiency & Varicose Vein Treatment
Minimally invasive solutions for tired, aching or swollen legs at a top vascular clinic in Garden Grove, Orange County — close problem veins, improve circulation and relieve symptoms.
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Quick answer: What is chronic venous insufficiency?
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) occurs when the valves in the leg veins do not function properly, allowing blood to flow backward and pool in the legs. The increased pressure can enlarge veins and cause swelling, aching, heaviness, varicose veins and skin changes. Community Vascular Institute in Garden Grove, CA diagnoses venous insufficiency with venous duplex ultrasound and treats it with vein ablation, VenaSeal, sclerotherapy and Varithena.
Signs of vein disease
- Leg swelling
- Aching or throbbing
- Heaviness or fatigue
- Varicose or bulging veins
- Burning or itching, leg cramps
- Skin discoloration or changes
- Symptoms worse after prolonged standing
- Slow-healing sores in advanced disease
Risk factors
Chronic venous insufficiency can affect anyone, but it becomes more common with age. Risk may also be higher in people with:
- A family history of vein disease
- Previous blood clots
- Pregnancy
- Excess weight
- Jobs that require long periods of standing or sitting
Over time, weakened or damaged vein valves make it harder for blood to return from the legs to the heart.
Don't wait for complications
Without treatment, venous insufficiency may progress as pressure continues to build within the leg veins. Swelling, aching and heaviness may worsen and can lead to:
- Enlarged varicose veins
- Persistent leg and ankle swelling
- Skin discoloration or thickening
- Venous ulcers or slow-healing wounds
- Recurrent skin inflammation or infection
See exactly what's wrong
A venous duplex ultrasound is a safe, noninvasive test used to evaluate the veins in your legs. Using sound waves, it lets your physician see the veins, assess blood flow and determine how well the vein valves are working. Ultrasound can detect:
- Venous reflux or backward blood flow
- Damaged or malfunctioning vein valves
- Problem veins contributing to your symptoms
- Blood clots or other abnormalities
Our vein treatments
Minimally invasive options designed to close or eliminate problem veins, improve circulation and relieve symptoms — typically in the office, in under an hour.
Vein Ablation
Uses controlled thermal energy or laser to close a diseased vein so blood can naturally reroute through healthier veins.
VenaSeal
Uses a medical adhesive to close the affected vein without thermal energy.
Sclerotherapy
A medication is injected into targeted veins, causing them to close and gradually fade.
Varithena
A minimally invasive foam treatment that closes varicose veins so blood reroutes through healthier veins.
Your questions, answered
Are varicose veins just cosmetic?
Often not. Varicose veins are frequently a sign of underlying venous insufficiency, which can progress to swelling, skin damage and ulcers if untreated.
Will closing a vein hurt my circulation?
No. The treated vein is already not working properly. Blood naturally reroutes through healthy veins, which usually improves circulation.
How long is recovery?
Most patients walk out of the office and return to normal routines within a day or two. Compression stockings may be recommended for a short time.
Is vein treatment covered by insurance?
When symptoms and ultrasound findings show medical necessity, vein treatment is often covered by Medicare and commercial insurance. Cosmetic spider-vein treatment is typically self-pay.
Where can I find a vein doctor in Garden Grove?
Community Vascular Institute is located at 12827 Harbor Blvd, Suite G, Garden Grove, CA 92840, and treats vein disease for patients across Orange County and Long Beach. Call (562) 236-0650.
Medically reviewed by Massoud Arbabzadeh, MD, Interventional Radiologist, Community Vascular Institute · Last updated October 2026. This page is for education and does not replace an individual medical evaluation.
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