Can varicose veins go away on their own?

No, varicose veins will not regress untreated. You must undergo venous evaluation and targeted treatment to eliminate them.

Does varicose vein treatment hurt?

Most treatments for varicose veins and other signs and symptoms of venous disease are minimally invasive and cause little to no pain.

Which varicose vein treatment is the best?

That depends on the severity of your venous disease. After your consultation and ultrasound, Dr. Magnant and his team will provide you with the best treatment options to meet your specific health needs.

Get Fast Relief with Expert Varicose Vein Treatment

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If you’re tired of those unattractive, painful varicose veins, look no further than the safe, innovative, and highly effective varicose vein treatment available from Vein Specialists!

Led by renowned board-certified vascular surgeon, Dr. Joseph G. Magnant and his team are the original IAC Accredited Vein Centers in Southwest Florida. We use state-of-the-art ultrasound testing equipment to accurately pinpoint the leaky valves in your veins. Then we customize the right varicose vein treatment plan for you.

At Vein Specialists, we offer the very latest technology in varicose vein treatment to help give you back the healthy legs you remember. Our innovative varicose vein treatment options are covered by most insurance carriers and include:

Back of legs with varicose veins with person standing outside in nature. — The right varicose vein treatment will depend on the underlying cause of your condition and its severity. As the original IAC accredited vein clinic in Southwest Florida, our expertise puts you on the right path to the best treatment.

What are Varicose Veins?

Varicose veins are abnormally enlarged superficial veins that most commonly appear in the legs. They often appear as purple or blue twisting, bulging vessels that rise above the surface of the skin. Healthy leg veins contain one-way valves that allow the transportation of blood back to the heart, while varicose veins have leaky valves that no longer function properly.

As many as 50 million adults in the United States are affected by varicose veins or vein disease. Having varicose veins could be a sign of a more serious underlying health problem, so you should seek varicose vein treatment immediately.

What Causes Vein Disease?

Vein disease usually develops over time. Some things you can’t change, and others you can improve. Common risk factors include:

Family history: If close relatives have vein problems, you’re more likely to develop them too.
Getting older: Veins and vein valves can weaken with age.
Being female: Hormones can affect vein strength, so vein problems are more common in women.
Extra weight: More weight can put extra pressure on the veins in your legs.
Pregnancy: Pregnancy hormones and the growing uterus can make it harder for blood to return from the legs.
Lots of standing or sitting: Staying in one position for long periods can slow blood flow in the legs.
Past blood clots or leg injury: A previous clot or injury can damage vein valves and lead to long-term vein problems.

If you have symptoms like aching, heaviness, swelling, or visible varicose veins, a vein ultrasound can help determine the cause and the best treatment.

Signs and Symptoms of Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are commonly found on the inside of the legs and back of the calves, although they can form anywhere on the legs from the groin to the ankles. These damaged veins can be both unsightly and painful. Varicose veins often present themselves with the following symptoms:

Achy, Tired, or Heavy Feeling Legs

Burning or Throbbing Legs

Leg Muscle Cramps

Swollen Legs or Ankles

Bulging, “Ropey” Looking Leg Veins

Thickened and Darkened Leg Skin

Restless Legs Syndrome

Left untreated, varicose veins could lead to serious medical conditions such as ulcers or blood clots, also known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT). That’s why it’s so important to schedule an appointment with Vein Specialists to determine whether vein evaluation and treatment is appropriate for you.

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varicose veins before and after — Actual Patient Results

Our Vein Treatment Experience by the Numbers

Approximately 45,000 vein ablation procedures performed since 2006

2,495 vein surgeries completed last year

Approximately 3,000 new venous disease patients evaluated annually

90–95% of patients report major symptom improvement

*As of April 2026

Accredited Facility Vein Center from Intersocietal Accreditation Commission

Why You Should Choose Vein Specialists for Varicose Vein Treatment

At Vein Specialists, our state-of-the-art facility ensures the highest quality of care and the best clinical experience possible. Dr. Magnant has embraced three key concepts to build a successful practice: ability, affability, and availability. He and his team of vein specialists genuinely care about your health and will deliver the results you want with unparalleled service.

Experience the best varicose vein treatment available at either of our two convenient locations in Fort Myers or Bonita Springs, serving patients from the entire region, including those seeking vein care in Naples and Cape Coral. We have two IAC accredited vascular laboratories and vein centers led by our vein specialist, Dr. Magnant, a Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon with 30 years of experience. Trust your legs to the leaders with the most advanced techniques in vein evaluation and treatment in southwest Florida, the original Vein Specialists. Often imitated but never duplicated.

Schedule an appointment with Vein Specialists today and start your journey on the road to healthier, better feeling and looking legs!

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Successful Vein Specialists Patient Experiences

Foot and Leg Cramps Caused by Vein Problems

Introduction: Leg and foot cramps are often blamed on things like dehydration, low minerals or getting older. But in some people, poor vein function, known…

Long-Term Leg Vein Problem Showing Up as Serious Skin Changes

Authors: Thad Kammerlocher, MD, FACS; Joseph Magnant, MD, FACS Patient: 41-year-old man Condition Classification: C4b (advanced skin changes caused by poor vein function) Background: Chronic…

Lasting Relief from Leg Heaviness and Swelling After Staged Vein Treatments

Patient: Female, 47 years old Visit Type: 18‑month follow-up and planned left leg treatment Background: This 47-year-old healthy woman first presented with very few visible…

Rapid Symptom Relief After Vein Treatment, Even Without Prominent Varicose Veins

Patient: Female, 47 years old Visit Type: 18‑month follow-up after right leg vein treatment Background: This 47-year-old woman first came in with bothersome right leg…

Central Vein Compression Needs Treatment Before Leg Veins Can Heal

Patient: Male, 34 years old Background: Antonio has been dealing with recurring varicose veins, mostly on his left thigh. He previously had treatment on the…

Successful Treatment of Recurrent Varicose Veins and Iliac Vein Stenosis

Age: 53 Gender: Male Background: The patient presented with a history of recurrent varicose veins, right lower extremity pain and swelling. Over the past 15…

Frequently Asked Questions

Can varicose veins go away on their own?
No, varicose veins will not regress untreated. You must undergo venous evaluation and targeted treatment to eliminate them.
Does varicose vein treatment hurt?
Most treatments for varicose veins and other signs and symptoms of venous disease are minimally invasive and cause little to no pain.
Which varicose vein treatment is the best?
That depends on the severity of your venous disease. After your consultation and ultrasound, Dr. Magnant and his team will provide you with the best treatment options to meet your specific health needs.

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About the Author

Dr. Joseph Magnant is a renowned board-certified vascular surgeon and vein specialist with over 30 years of experience.

Dr. Magnant earned his Doctorate in Medicine from the Medical College of Virginia and completed his General Surgery Residency at the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals.

During his general surgery residency, he served as Chief Resident and earned the prestigious IA Bigger Resident Teaching Award. Dr. Magnant completed his Vascular Surgery Fellowship at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in New Hampshire.

Dr. Magnant is widely published in peer-reviewed medical journals such as the Journal of Vascular Surgery.

See Dr. Magnant’s full credentials.