Dr. Barry Oswalt, MD, FACS, is a board-certified vein specialist and founder of Fort Worth Vein Center. With a background in general surgery and thousands of minimally invasive vascular procedures performed, he is known throughout Fort Worth and Arlington, Texas, for helping patients understand and treat venous disease.
How Much Do At-Home Treatments Really Help?
Some home remedies may help you feel a little better in the short term, such as the following:
- Compression stockings may reduce swelling
- Exercise or weight management can improve circulation.
- Propping your legs up at the end of a long day might ease heaviness or aching.
These steps can make life more comfortable, but they can’t fix the underlying problem. Varicose and spider veins develop when the valves in your veins do not work properly. No amount of stretching, supplements, or leg elevation can correct that issue.
Other approaches out there may not work at all. Creams and lotions, “vein vitamins,” or herbal supplements have no proven ability to reverse vein disease.
Better Solutions With Modern Vein Care
The good news is that safe, minimally invasive treatments are available right here in Fort Worth and Arlington. Dr. Oswalt has performed thousands of procedures using ultrasound guidance and catheter-based techniques.
These treatments are done in the office, usually with just a small numbing injection. A thin catheter or laser fiber is guided into the diseased vein, and heat or medication is used to close it off so blood can reroute into healthier veins. The procedure typically takes less than an hour, and most people walk out the same day and return to normal activity shortly after.
Today’s procedures leave only tiny punctures instead of large incisions. That means little to no scarring, faster recovery, and more predictable results.
Patients often notice their legs feel lighter and less achy within days, and the visible veins fade as the body naturally absorbs them over time.
Talk to Fort Worth Vein Center
If your veins are painful, if swelling interferes with daily activities, or if the veins continue to spread despite your efforts at home, it is time to get professional help.
Call Fort Worth Vein Center at 817-536-9600 to schedule a consultation with Dr. Oswalt.
