Complex Vein Disease & Venous Ulcers
Advanced vein disease treated with precision, compassion, and modern techniques.
When Vein Disease Becomes Complex
Vein disease can worsen over years, leading to progressive changes in skin texture, color, and elasticity. These changes can become permanent if untreated. Pain can become more severe, swelling worsens, and eventually the skin may break down entirely — forming an ulcer.
Venous stasis ulcers are more common than most people realize — affecting approximately one in fifty Americans. Once considered debilitating, lifelong conditions, they can now be treated effectively at a specialized vein center. With modern, office-based vein ablation techniques, the underlying cause can be addressed — allowing rapid healing and significantly reducing the risk of recurrence.
As the region’s only board-certified vascular surgeons devoting 100% of their practice to vein disease, Dr. Bock and Dr. Fontenot are uniquely positioned to evaluate and treat complex vein problems. They work closely with wound care specialists across Western North Carolina, coordinating diagnosis and treatment to provide each patient with comprehensive, expert care.
Conditions We Treat
- Venous stasis ulcers — open wounds caused by chronic high venous pressure
- Stasis dermatitis — skin discoloration, thickening, and inflammation from venous disease
- Lipodermatosclerosis — hardening of the skin and underlying tissue from chronic venous insufficiency
- Recurrent varicose veins — veins that have returned after prior treatment
- Complex or atypical venous anatomy — cases requiring expert ultrasound evaluation and careful planning
Treatment uses modern endovenous ablation techniques — delivered through tiny access points under local anesthesia, with no hospital stay required. Dr. Fontenot and Dr. Bock coordinate care with wound care specialists throughout WNC to ensure complete, collaborative treatment.
Expert Care for Complex Vein Disease
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Bock or Dr. Fontenot. Comprehensive evaluation and coordinated care make a real difference.