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the
history
of vein
treat-
ments
Most insurances
cover treatment
Most insurance carriers now cover at least part of the cost of
vein treatments, and the Allure team offers free leg exams so that
patients know exactly where they stand. (No pun intended.)
“Please don’t suffer!
My insurance picked
up some and I had
to pay some out of
pocket, but it was
money well spent,”
says Chef Bobby.
1910
The Unna Boot
was developed
by
Dr. Paul Gerson
Unna, a German
dermatologist.
This method
surpressed
symptoms but never
fully healed them.
Some clinics still
use a this archaic
process today
using creams and
bandages but never
treat the root of
vein disease.
1980
The FDA
approved
injections
used for
sclerotherapy.
The medication
works great
for very small
diseased veins
to swell, close
up and then
dissolve.
1956
Then came surgical
stripping developed by
Robert Muller, a Swiss
dermatologist. Even now,
this method is used at some
practices and makes for
several days of downtime.
It also involves all of the
pain and risks that come
along with surgery.
2002
Finally, the
FDA approved
endovenous ablation
therapy. A tiny
catheter is inserted
into the vein, then
radio frequency
technology causes
the superficial
vein to heat and
safely collapse.
As the catheter is
withdrawn, the
vein closes and
heals with no
downtime and less
risk than traditional
treatments.
“When you have legs that are swol-
len and throbbing in the middle of
the night and hurt no matter what
you take, that’s not a vanity prob-
lem—it’s a performance issue.”
Allure's Difference
● Free leg exams
● Treatments are covered by most
insurances including Medicare
● Same day & late night appointments
● Treatment times in less than one hour
● Our procedures are minimally
invasive and less risk compared
to traditional vein treatments
● No sedation needed, patients can
return to work the same day
● No downtime
allureveincenter.com
586-677-5022
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