General FAQ:
Chesapeake Vein Center & MedSpa is located at 300 Medical Parkway, #208, Chesapeake, VA 23320.
Our medical spa and vein health center is convenient to Norfolk County and the Virginia Beach area.
Monday: 8am–4pm
Tuesday: 7am–3pm
Wednesday: 8am–4pm
Thursday: 8am–4pm
Friday: 7am–3pm
Please call us for our personalized after hours for your cosmetic needs.
Renowned Virginia Beach vein doctor and vein specialist Dr. Surya Challa is pleased to offer the latest and most advanced techniques for varicose vein removal and treatment, as well as spider vein removal and treatment. From venous duplex ultrasound procedures to radiofrequency ablation, foam sclerotherapy, ambulatory phlebectomy, and DVT evaluations. Dr. Challa can help you achieve optimal vein health.
At our VA beach medical spa we offer Laser Photo Rejuvenation (also known as Photofacials), MicroLaserPeel, Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing, Laser Hair Removal, Chemical Peels, CoolSculpting®, BOTOX® and dermal fillers.
Dr. Surya Challa has extensive training and experience in the field of surgery and phlebology (the specialty dealing with venous disease). He has conducted more than twelve thousand venous procedures with excellent results, a superb safety profile and no major complications. Dr. Challa also has more than a decade of experience in general surgery. Dr. Challa is on staff at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. He is board certified in general surgery and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine (ABVLM). Additionally, Dr. Challa is a Registered Phlebology Specialist and ABVLM certified physician.
Dr. Challa also serves as the Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. This position uniquely positions him to be aware of and incorporate as appropriate, the latest technological advances in the health care industry. Dr. Challa is board certified in the Subspecialty of clinical informatics which deals with the role of technology in medicine. To read his full physician bio, please click here.
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Vein FAQ:
The term ‘varicose veins‘ is often used to describe everything from smaller, spider veins (red or blue veins on the surface of the skin) up to true varicose veins (swollen, bulging veins with a rope-like appearance). Varicose veins are quite common, with one in three women and one in five men experiencing them. Varicose vein symptoms can include swelling, heavy legs, leg fatigue, leg pain, as well as burning and itching sensations.
Varicose veins are almost always associated with venous reflux. This occurs when the valves in the leg veins don’t work well, and backward blood flow causes pooling in the lower leg. Without treatment, the pressure this creates may increase over time and cause additional varicose veins and symptoms. People with a family history and who are older, obese or are pregnant may be at increased risk of developing varicose veins.
It is unclear if varicose veins can be prevented, but certain actions may help limit the disease’s progression and symptoms. Routine exercise, maintaining a normal weight, avoiding excessively long periods of standing or sitting, and the use of compression stockings may all help alleviate symptoms.
If you have underlying venous disease (e.g., venous reflux), the pressure created by backflow of blood and pooling in the lower legs may create a progressive condition that only gets worse with time. This may lead to additional spider veins and varicose veins, and in some cases can lead to swelling and venous ulcers at the lower calf and ankle. Only a trained vein specialist can effectively evaluate your spider veins or varicose veins.
Sometimes the same factors that helped to cause your first spider veins or varicose veins (e.g., family history, age, obesity, female hormones, etc.) will make you predisposed to develop additional vein conditions. If a specific vein is properly treated, it usually does not recur, but it is possible that other veins may become diseased. This is why it is important that even if you have what appear to be simple, cosmetic spider veins, that you consult a vein specialist who can determine if you have an underlying condition (venous reflux). If you do, and you don’t treat the cause of the problem, additional spider veins or varicose veins are likely to develop.
Procedures like sclerotherapy and radiofrequency ablation and closure act to close down a faulty vein. The vein being closed is dysfunctional and is allowing blood to flow backwards and pool, so leaving it open only makes things worse. The body contains numerous other healthy veins that are still functional and can easily take up the additional flow. Treatment of the faulty veins almost always results in improved blood flow in the overall vein system.
Procedures like VNUS Closure/Venefit radiofrequency ablation and ambulatory phlebotomy, when shown to be medically necessary, are commonly covered by Medicare and insurance providers. Sclerotherapy for spider veins is generally considered a cosmetic procedure and usually not covered. Consult your local insurance provider to determine your exact eligibility and coverage as well as cost.
MedSpa FAQ:
Medical aesthetic treatments are more intense and offer more noticeable results than the treatments found at most day spas (such as mud baths and therapeutic massages). Aesthetic medicine includes Botox, Juvéderm®, chemical peels, CoolSculpting, fractional laser skin resurfacing, laser hair removal, MicroLaserPeel and PhotoFacials.
Plan to arrive approximately 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time in order to have enough time to complete any required paperwork beforehand. Some treatments may require you to arrive sooner, if the skin needs to be prepared prior to treatment. This way you can be assured that your appointment will begin and end on time.
Laser Hair Removal patients should come shaved before a treatment. We recommend shaving the day prior to your appointment (note: shaving and depilatories should only be used, not tweezing or waxing, for optimal results). If you are scheduled for any of our facial treatments or consultations, please arrive without makeup if possible.
During your consultation, any concerns related to pregnancy, allergies, recent surgeries, impaired mobility, or medical conditions should be discussed.
We request that all cell phones and PDAs be turned off, for your peace of mind as well as those around you. Please leave any jewelry or other valuables at home. Children should not be brought to the spa as a courtesy to our guests. The minimum age for spa services is 12; however, children under 18 must have a parent present.
Most of our procedures require no downtime, with the rest having minimal downtime. The majority of patients do not require any time off from work, and may even return to work on the same day. A longer period of recovery may be necessary for combined procedures.
Most of our treatments can range from 15 minutes to an hour, depending on the type of treatment and the size of the area being treated. Dr. Surya Challa will be able to give you a better estimate during your consultation.
We request that appointments be made two weeks in advance when possible. Once an appointment is made, we require 48-hour notice for any changes or cancellations. If an appointment is cancelled with less than 48 hours or you do not show up, a 50% service fee will be charged. For this reason, we request that appointments be held with a gift card, pre-paid credit or credit card.
Yes, we offer financing through CareCredit® & Cherry.
