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Lymphedema and Venous Insufficiency

Lymphedema is a condition where patients experience fluid retention and swelling in their extremities, most commonly in the lower legs.

While lymphedema has many different causes, venous insufficiency is among the most common. Our expert team is dedicated to the treatment and management of chronic venous insufficiency and related problems, including lymphedema. Learn more below.

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Our New Jersey Locations

As an actively expanding organization, CVR has assembled the most qualified and experienced team of physicians, researchers, and staff to serve patients across our 70+ vein center locations.

Hackensack

211 Essex Street
Suite 403
Hackensack, NJ 07601

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Kearny

206 Bergen Avenue
Suite 206
Kearny, NJ 07032

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Union

2333 Morris Avenue
Suite D 210
Union, NJ 07083

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Morristown

25 Lindsley Drive
Suite 310
Morristown, NJ 07960

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North Bergen

8901 Kennedy Boulevard
Suite 3E
North Bergen, NJ 07047

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Woodland Park

205 Browertown Road
Suite 002
Woodland Park, NJ 07424

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What is lymphedema?

Lymphedema is a condition where patients experience fluid retention and swelling in their extremities, most commonly in the lower legs. Specifically, this retained fluid is a substance known as lymph, a mostly clear fluid that carries white blood cells, proteins, and other materials throughout the body.

Because the lymphatic system is responsible for balancing fluid volume, lymphedema is most often caused by dysfunction within the lymphatic system itself. However, it can also be the result of issues in other parts of the body, such as the cardiovascular system (more on that relationship later). Likewise, lymphedema may be an inherited lifelong condition or develop later on due to damage or disease. In the US, acquired lymphedema is most commonly caused by cancer treatment that removes lymph nodes or otherwise damages the lymphatic system.

Lymphedema is typically a progressive issue, meaning that swelling gradually gets worse over time without proper treatment or control. Severe lymphedema can significantly impact a person’s health and general quality of life. Additionally, lymphedema can also be a symptom of other life-threatening conditions.

What is venous insufficiency?

Venous insufficiency is the root cause of various medical and cosmetic problems, including varicose veins and some types of acquired lymphedema. Venous insufficiency occurs when our cardiovascular systems cannot effectively transport blood from our limbs back to the heart. This is often the result of blockage within the veins, as in the case of blood clots. When that happens, blood can pool in the extremities, increasing pressure within the veins. This in turn results in a variety of problems, including greater blood vessel permeability.

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Is there a relationship between lymphedema and venous insufficiency?

While lymphedema has many different causes, venous insufficiency is among the most common in the US. With chronic venous insufficiency, increased pressure and dilated veins causes an overflow of fluid into the lymphatic system. While the lymphatic system normally returns this fluid to the blood stream, an increase in outflow can overwhelm it. Additionally, when left untreated, venous insufficiency can worsen lymphedema and vice versa. This interconnectedness between the two conditions is an important thing to keep in mind when designing a treatment plan. It’s also vital to identify and treat any underlying conditions that may be causing either issue.

Chronic venous insufficiency and lymphedema are conditions not often treated by primary care providers and are instead best handled by phlebology specialists. That’s why the Center for Vein Restoration offers a wide range of treatments for lymphedema and venous insufficiency, along with various other related issues.

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Don't Worry,
You're Not Alone

40 Million
Americans
have venous insufficiency, yet only 1.9 million seek vein treatment each year.
41%
of Women
Will suffer from venous insufficiency by age 50.
42%
of Men
Have some form of venous insufficiency by age 60.

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Meet our Physicians

All of us at Center for Vein Restoration would like to thank you for choosing our team to meet your healthcare needs. It is our privilege to see you and we wish to reassure you that our expert team of physicians and support staff will do all they can to make sure you have the best experience possible! To learn more about our physicians, please click here.

Board Certifications:
General Surgery
Medical Schools:
Maulana Azad Medical School
Professional Associations:
Columbia University, Palisades Medical Center
““One really has to be excellent at all aspects of vein care to do justice to patients with venous insufficiency, as almost all of the patients require all modalities of treatment. From ablations, phlebectomy, ultrasound guided foam injections to visual clinical and cosmetic sclerotherapy. I’m well trained in all these modalities of vein care and can use them all well and as appropriate, for the benefit of my patients. My special interest is perhaps in the management of patients with severe venous insufficiency with venous hypertension and venous ulcers.””
Board Certifications:
General Surgery, Vascular Surgery
Medical Schools:
UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Professional Associations:
American Venous Forum, Vascular Society of New Jersey, American Venous Forum Foundation, American Vein and Lymphatic Society, Society for Vascular Surgery, American College of Surgeons
Board Certifications:
Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology
Medical Schools:
McGill University (Montreal, Quebec, Canada), Hahnemann University School of Medicine (Philadelphia, PA), Residency and Fellowship at University of North Carolina Hospitals
Professional Associations:
New Jersey Medical Society, Society of Interventional Radiology, New Jersey Radiological Society, Radiological Society of North America
Board Certifications:
American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine, American Board of Emergency Medicine
Medical Schools:
Medical College of Virginia in Richmond
Professional Associations:
American Vein and Lymphatic Society, American Medical Association
““I am comfortable treating the entire range of vein disease, from the smallest spider vein to the large ropey varicosities that can even lead to ulcerations of the lower leg. What I specialize in is treating the apprehensive patient. The office environment is friendly; we engage the patients and make them feel comfortable. This, in turn, reduces the patient’s anxiety and makes for a more pleasant experience.””
Board Certifications:
National Board of Medical Examiners, The American Board of Radiology
Medical Schools:
Trinity College (Hartford, CT), Jefferson Medical College (Philadelphia, PA), George Washington University in Washington (Washington, DC)
Professional Associations:
American Vein and Lymphatic Society, American College of Radiology, American Medical Association, Radiologic Society of North America
“I am highly qualified in the practice of venous ultrasound as well as delivering minimally invasive catheter directed therapies.”
Board Certifications:
American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine
Medical Schools:
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri
Professional Associations:
Associate Clinical Professor at Georgetown University Medical School, American Osteopathic Association, Diplomate of the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine
“I specialize in quick and painless procedures that ensure the best outcomes for my patients and, when necessary, treating ulcers – the highest level of expertise in vascular access.”

Our Patients Come First

– Juan

Hackensack

“People in the office are nice and courteous and the doctor was terrific!!! she explained my wife's condition thoroughly and all the options available to her.”

– Juan

Hackensack