Texas Vein & Cosmetic Specialists

Texas Vein and Cosmetic Specialists
A leading Houston vein center

If you are one of the 50% of Americans suffering from varicose veins or spider veins, Texas Vein and Cosmetic Specialists is here to help. Our Houston vein clinic, under the direction of board-certified vascular surgeon Dr. Michael Bardwil, can help you get rid of veins and alleviate the discomfort, medical complications, and embarrassment that problem veins cause. In a recent survey of Houston vein centers by H Magazine, Dr. Bardwil, a highly regarded expert in the latest vein treatments, was selected Houston's "Top Vein Doctor."

Not long ago, if you wanted to get rid of veins your only treatment option was invasive vein surgery or "vein stripping." Vein stripping is performed by tying off all or part of the vein and surgically removing it. This surgery is performed under general anesthesia, and requires several days to several weeks to recover. Swelling, bruising, and discomfort, as well as scarring, are common possible results of vein stripping.

Today, new developments in the treatment of varicose veins and spider veins offer the patients at our Houston vein clinic a number of minimally invasive alternatives to vein surgery. Dr. Bardwil is an expert in the latest vein treatments, including VNUS Closure®, endovenuos laser treatment (EVLT), ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy, sclerotherapy, and ambulatory phlebectomy.

Why choose Texas Vein and Cosmetic Specialists' Houston vein clinic?

• At our Houston vein clinic, your care will be delivered by Dr. Bardwil, a board-certified vascular surgeon and highly regarded expert in the treatment of vein disease who has been specializing in vein treatment for seven years. Dr. Bardwil has performed over 3000 EVLT/endovenous procedures to get rid of varicose veins and thousands more to treat spider veins.
• Dr. Bardwil was recently selected by "H Magazine" as a Houston's "Top Vein Doctor"
• Dr. Bardwil performs all vein treatment procedures in the comfort and convenience of our Houston vein center.
• Dr. Bardwil trains physicians from all over the United States on EVLT and other vein treatments.
• At Texas Vein and Cosmetic Specialists, we are committed to making care accessible to all our patients. We accept most major forms of health insurance, and our staff will take care of any necessary paperwork prior to your procedure. Patients without health insurance or with high deductibles will find that our services are surprisingly affordable because we perform all treatments in our office rather than in a hospital.

Our conveniently-located Houston vein center serves communities throughout the area, including Katy, Sugarland, Clear Lake, The Woodlands, Tomball, Cypress, Galveston, Friendswood, League City, Sealy, and Columbus. If you live in the Houston area, there is no reason to put up with problem veins any longer. Contact us today to schedule a meeting with Dr. Bardwil to find out how you can get rid of problem veins.

What are varicose veins?

Most commonly found on the legs, varicose veins are blue and ropy in appearance and are often a quarter of an inch or larger in diameter. Varicose veins usually form as a result of "venous insufficiency," when failing valves in the leg veins allow blood flow down into feet. Aching, heaviness, and fatigue in the legs are common with varicose veins. When varicose veins are left untreated, venous ulcers may form on the legs. Genetics/heredity, pregnancy, hormonal changes at menopause, and work or hobbies requiring extended standing may all contribute to varicose veins.

What are spider veins?

Spider veins are small blue or red vessels visible within the skin, usually on the leg, face, neck or chest. They have a web-like appearance, and may be blue or red color. Like varicose veins, spider veins may signal underlying vein disease, although they sometimes appear independent of underlying medical problems. If you suffer from spider veins, an ultrasound exam can establish the cause and identify the most effective treatment.