Restore your comfort and mobility by treating venous ulcers at Core Alliance Vein Specialists. These open leg sores, often caused by poor vein circulation, may lead to swelling, heaviness, skin discoloration, and persistent pain.
What Are Venous Ulcers?
Reduce Leg Swelling and Support Healing
Venous ulcers are open, slow-healing wounds that develop on the lower legs or ankles when damaged veins fail to return blood efficiently to the heart. This causes blood to pool, increasing pressure in the veins and surrounding tissues. Over time, poor circulation breaks down the skin, leading to ulcers often accompanied by swelling, heaviness, skin discoloration, aching, and persistent discomfort that can worsen if the underlying vein disease is not treated.
Signs & Symptoms of Venous Ulcers
Venous ulcers often develop gradually, with early warning signs appearing before an open sore forms.
You may notice one or more of the following symptoms as venous circulation worsens:
- Open sores near the ankles or lower legs
- Slow-healing or recurring wounds
- Swelling in the lower legs or ankles
- Aching, heaviness, or throbbing leg pain
- Skin discoloration or darkening around the wound
- Tight, shiny, or hardened skin near the affected area
- Itching, burning, or tenderness around the ulcer
- Drainage or oozing from the wound
Why Trust Dr. Aron Rovner?
At Core Alliance Vein Specialists, Dr. Aron Rovner brings decades of experience evaluating and treating leg pain to the diagnosis of venous ulcers. His background treating complex causes of lower-extremity discomfort allows him to identify when your symptoms are vein-related rather than orthopedic or muscular. Dr. Rovner focuses on minimally invasive, evidence-based vein treatments that address the root cause of venous ulcers, helping you heal safely, restore mobility, and return to daily life with greater comfort.
Venous Ulcer Treatments at Core Alliance
Compression Therapy
Compression therapy uses specially fitted stockings to apply gentle, consistent pressure to your lower legs. This pressure helps veins move blood upward toward the heart instead of allowing it to pool in the legs. By improving circulation, compression supports oxygen delivery to the skin, encourages wound healing, and helps prevent venous ulcers from worsening.
EVLT/EVLA
Endovenous laser treatment uses controlled laser energy delivered through a thin fiber placed inside the diseased vein. The heat causes the vein walls to collapse and seal shut, redirecting blood flow to healthier veins nearby. By eliminating the faulty vein responsible for high pressure, EVLT/EVLA improves circulation, reduces inflammation, and allows venous ulcers to heal.
RFA
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) treats venous edema by closing the diseased veins that allow blood to flow backward and pool in the legs. A thin catheter delivers controlled heat to the vein wall, causing it to seal shut. Blood is then redirected to healthy veins, lowering pressure, improving circulation, and allowing swelling to gradually resolve with minimal downtime.
Why Choose Core Alliance?
Core Alliance Vein Specialists is committed to helping you heal venous ulcers by combining advanced, minimally invasive treatments with truly personalized care. You receive concierge-level service, flexible scheduling, and direct access to your care team for questions or concerns. With extended hours and attentive follow-up, your comfort always comes first. Schedule a consultation today to explore your treatment options for venous ulcers.
