Varicose Vein Treatment Chesapeake - Vein Stripping Virginia Beach

Heavy, aching legs at the end of a long day. Twisted, rope-like veins that make you think twice about shorts, skirts, or the beach. If varicose veins are affecting your comfort or your confidence, you are far from alone — more than 25 million Americans live with venous reflux disease, and without treatment, the symptoms tend to progress and worsen over time. The good news? Modern varicose vein care is faster, gentler, and more effective than ever before.

At Chesapeake Vein Center & MedSpa, your care is led personally by Dr. Surya Challa, MD — a board-certified general surgeon, ABVLM-certified vein specialist, and Registered Phlebology Sonographer (RPhS) with advanced training from Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn and a research fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Recognized in the Guide to America’s Top Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Challa is not simply a “medical director” on paper — he is the physician you actually see at every visit, from diagnostic ultrasound through your final follow-up.

What Are Varicose Veins?

Varicose veins are swollen, gnarled superficial veins most often found in the legs, ankles, and feet. They typically involve the main trunk veins — the great and small saphenous veins — as well as their tributaries. When the one-way valves inside these veins weaken or fail, blood that should return to the heart instead pools in the lower limbs. Progressive dilation prevents the valve cusps from closing properly, resulting in reflux. Varicose veins can range from 3 mm to more than 8 mm in diameter and rarely resolve without treatment.

Common Symptoms

Symptoms vary, but most patients experience one or more of the following:

Aching, throbbing, or heavy legs
Swelling in the ankles and calves
Burning or itching skin
Skin discoloration around the lower legs
Leg ulcers in advanced cases

In milder cases, thin, web-like “spider veins” may be the only visible sign.

What Causes Varicose Veins?

The underlying cause is venous insufficiency, or venous reflux. As one valve fails, increasing pressure is exerted on the next valve below it until it, too, becomes incompetent — a chain reaction that gradually enlarges the vein. A lack of competent valves can also cause dilation independently. Pregnancy, prolonged standing, and genetics all accelerate the process.

Who Is at Risk?

Age and gender are the two primary risk factors. An estimated 72% of American women and 42% of men will experience varicose vein symptoms by their sixties. Other risks include multiple pregnancies, family history, obesity, and occupations that require long hours on your feet — nurses, teachers, and flight attendants among them. In fact, more than two million workdays are lost each year in the U.S. due to varicose vein discomfort.

Treatment Options

Today’s varicose vein treatments are minimally invasive and performed comfortably in our office. Options include radiofrequency ablation, sclerotherapy, and ambulatory phlebectomy. Most patients walk out the same day and return to normal activity with little to no downtime.

Why Choose Chesapeake Vein Center & MedSpa?

Established in 2007, our Chesapeake, VA practice is one of the few in the Tidewater region offering a dedicated vein center and full-service medical spa under one roof. Every consultation, ultrasound, and procedure is performed under Dr. Challa’s direct supervision — never handed off to an unsupervised technician. A diplomate of the American Board of Phlebology and member of the American College of Phlebology, Dr. Challa brings hospital-grade expertise to a personal, patient-first setting.

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Schedule Your Consultation Today

You don’t have to live with leg pain, swelling, or unsightly veins. Contact Chesapeake Vein Center & MedSpa today at 757-819-7633to schedule your personalized varicose vein consultation with Dr. Surya Challa and take the first step toward healthier, more comfortable legs.

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Varicose Vein Treatment in Chesapeake