The Treatment Of Varicose Veins

There are many new and exciting treatments for varicose veins. These include laser ablation of large veins, injection sclerotherapy and minimally invasive surgical treatments. These can almost always be performed in our office under local anesthesia.

Dr. Ellis uses the revolutionary Dornier™ D940nm and the Diomed 810nm laser to close problem veins right in the office. Local anesthesia is used to numb the treatment area, where safe and effective laser energy is delivered into the vein wall, causing it to collapse and seal shut. Once the diseased vein is sealed, healthy veins take over and redirect the blood flow. Best of all, this technique requires no stitches and offers minimal or no scaring. Patients can even walk out of the office after treatment and resume their normal routine in just a few days.

Preoperative Investigation
For the great majority of patients a single history and physical exam by our experienced surgeons is all that is necessary to establish the cause of the varicose veins.

At this initial consultation the doctor will perform a venous duplex ultrasound examination which will provide a detailed "road map" of the superficial and deep veins in the leg and can aid in the planning of the best course of treatment.

December Specials

** REMINDERS **

Our fall specials are extended through December! Here are the current specials you can take advantage of until December 31st.

* $50 cash rebate on Dysport treatments continue until Dec 31, 2010.

* Up to $450 cash back on treatment with Restylane and Perlane.
$50 off each mL of Restylane (a minimum purchase of 2 mL required) or $75 off each mL of Perlane (a minimum purchase of 1 mL required)

Check out our website for more information on these treatments. You may also call for more information.

828.684.1212

An Educational First Quarter Coming Up!

Just when you think that the holidays are the busiest time of year, you learn about all the educational opportunities during first quarter and before you know it, almost every weekend is full!

Check out Dr. Ellis's power packed schedule for the new year.


Jan 12-16: Dr. Ellis is presenting two abstracts in Phoenix, Arizona at the 27th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. The first one is called "In-Office Surgical and Nonsurgical Options for Treatment of Varicose Veins” and the second is "Rejuvenation of the Aging Hand”.
http://www.cosmeticsurgery.org/conference11/index.cfm



Feb 12: While attending “It’s All About Veins” iCON2011 conference in Scottsdale Arizona, Dr. Ellis will be presenting a case study called “Large Congenital Venous Malformation in the Thigh of a Young Athlete”. http://www.iconmeeting.org/



Feb 17-21: To continue her education, Dr. Ellis will be attending “South Beach Clinical Dermatology and Aeshthetics Symposium” in Miami Flordia. http://www.southbeachsymposium.org/



Feb 23-26: Another educational event that Dr. Ellis will be attending is the “American Venous Forum 23rd Annual Meeting” in San Diego California.
http://veinforum.org/index.php?page=annual-meeting

Win A Prize From Our Skin And Vein Center Wtih ACS

We wanted to wish all the participants of the Asheville Cinema Society (ACS) a "Good Luck!" for the drawing that will be taken place on December 1st.

We have entered a prize for their giveaway! See the details below...

"Purchase an Asheville Cinema Society Membership for the last half of the 2010-2011 Season and receive all these great member benefits, including being entered in the December 1 drawing from sponsor Laura Ellis for a $500 botox treatment (transferable, expires January 31, 2011)!"

The season for ACS began in September and runs through April. They will show at least 2 films each month from different high profile film, independent film makers. Check them out at www.ashevillecinemasociety.com

November - December Specials

Along with our Dysport special, we will be extending our Restlyane Special for a rebate of up to $450 cash back through December. For an added bonus, we have added a free skin consultation in to the mix as well!

November Specials!

Take care of those frown lines with Dysport.

Wrinkles are not only age related. Frown lines are “dynamic”—they happen because of the way a person’s face moves. The muscles above and between the eyebrows contract and tighten, and can cause wrinkles. Dysport blocks the nerve signal that causes these facial muscles to contract. This ultimately results in a localized reduction of muscle activity in the treated area and temporarily stops the contraction of these muscles.Dysport is used to treat moderate to severe frown lines in adult patients less than 65 years of age.

A New addition - Perlane

How does Perlane work?
Just like Restylane, Perlane adds volume and fullness to the skin to correct moderate to severe facial wrinkles and folds, such as the lines from your nose to the corners of your mouth (nasolabial folds).

Like Restylane, Perlane is a clear gel formulation of hyaluronic acid that is specifically formulated to add fullness like your body’s own hyaluronic acid.

What makes Perlane different?
The average size of the particles and the depth of injection. On average, the gel particles in Perlane are larger than those in Restylane, which makes Perlane a good choice for wrinkles that benefit from a deeper injection into the skin.

In three clinical studies of 150 patients each, on average 70% of patients maintained improvement for six months after just one Perlane treatment.

During your consultation, we can help determine which treatment is best for you.