Dr. Michael Leary

Dr. Leary is a board certified for Emergency Medicine. He has had a successful career in a level 1 trauma center. Dr. Leary has been recognized as a leading Orange County vein specialists and is board certified on the American Board of Phlebology and the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

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At California Vein Specialists we continue our commitment to excellence and high quality patient care. Dr. Michael Leary is constantly learning the newest technology and studies to continually set the highest standards in patient care and physician training. We are proud to announce that Dr. Michael Leary has received his board certification in Phlebology, the study of veins and venous disorders, and is a diplomat of The American Board of Phlebology. Dr. Leary is one of the very first physicians in the nations to meet the rigorous standards of education, experience, and evaluation required for certification by the American Board of Phlebology. Congratulations Dr. Leary!

Vein Therapy Frequently Asked Questions

1.) Why consider Dr. Michael Leary from the California Vein Specialists?

2.) What is "Sclerotherapy" ( Injection Therapy)

The gold standard of eliminating spider and varicose veins in the legs.

Spider Vein Treatments: two types of treatments exist, and we perform both. Sclerotherapy, the gold standard of treatments, involves injecting veins with a safe solution that causes the body to absorb the vein without harming the rest of your body. The success of the treatments is dependent on many factors, including the solution used, the technique of the physician, the general health of the patient, and the anatomy of the particular vein. Tiny needles are used, and complications are extremely unusual. The treatment involves no significant limitations or downtime, and the patient may go immediately back to work following their appointment.

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*Individual results may vary.

Spider veins are small dilated veins in the skin. When these veins become larger and protrude, they are called varicose veins. They are common in both women and men, and are principally genetically determined. The gold standard of eliminating spider and varicose veins in the legs continues to be sclerotherapy, or injection therapy. As this is a medical procedure, it is important that an experienced practitioner, known as a phlebologist, perform that sclerotherapy, to assure ideal results. Basically, the injected solution locally injures the dilated veins, causing the body to absorb the vein over a period of weeks to months. By directly injuring the underlying leaking feeder veins, sclerotherapy effectively reduces the later appearance of new spider and varicose veins. Through meticulous attention to detail, we are able to deliver the art and science of sclerotherapy to eliminate even the largest varicose veins that previously were treated only by surgery.

3.) What about Laser Therapy? Is it painful?

Laser Therapy
Laser Therapy is effective in select cases - the proper laser must be used, and the feeder veins supplying the treated veins need to have properly treated prior to laser therapy in order for the laser to be effective. Our laser is particularly effective on facial spider veins (telangiectasiae), and no general anesthesia is required nor is bruising produced.

Laser therapy, while variably effective in eliminating leg veins, should only be used selectively by an experienced practitioner well trained in vein therapies. Laser therapy only treats the target vein, and does not treat the underlying feeder veins causing the problem.

Spider veins on the face are much more responsive to light based treatments, including laser and intense pulsed light therapies. Elos technology very effectively treats and eliminates dilated capillaries on the face by combining light energy with radio-frequency energy, thereby eliminating dilated vessels as well as brown discoloration (“age spots”).

4.) My legs have symptoms of fatigue, burning, heaviness, restlessness... What is this and how do I treat it?

While much has been written about lasers for the treatment of varicose and spider veins, sclerotherapy (vein injections) continues to remain the gold standard for eliminating spider veins (telangiectasiae) and smaller varicose leg veins.

Proper sclerotherapy must be performed by an experienced health care provider for excellent results to be reliably obtained. Gently and accurately injecting the unwanted veins with a sclerosing solution causes the target vein to immediately shrink, and then dissolve over a period of weeks as the body naturally absorbs the treated vein. Because the sclerosant is injected directly into the vein, there is no damage to the surrounding skin as can be experienced during laser therapy. Unlike a laser, the sclerosing solution additionally closes the “feeder veins” under the skin that are causing the spider veins to form, thereby preventing a recurrence of the spider veins at the treated sight.

Many patients suffering with spider veins and varicose veins of the legs report associated uncomfortable symptoms such as fatigue, burning, heaviness, restlessness, cramping, and pain. Commonly, these symptoms improve dramatically from one set of injections, frequently within 24-48 hours. While the aesthetic improvements take a few weeks to progress, the painful symptoms resolve much faster. Generally, a series of treatments are required to eliminate leg veins – a typical treatment regimen would include 3-5
30-minute sessions, each 2 weeks apart. A consultation with our physician will be required to provide an accurate assessment of your individual condition. At that time, you will be given an estimate of the number of sessions you will require.

5.) So why am I getting varicose veins? What is an effective way of getting rid of varicose veins? Hear what Dr. Michael Leary has to say:

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NEWPORT BEACH	Dr. Leary is one of the very first physicians in the nation to meet the rigorous standards of education, experience, and evaluation required for certification by the American Board of Phlebology. Dr. Leary is also board certified in Emergency Medicine, and had a successful career in a level 1 trauma center with a faculty appointment at the University of Virginia in 1989. He practiced Emergency Medicine at prestigious Eisenhower Medical Center from l991 until founding California Vein Specialist in 2002. He has received extensive postgraduate training in phlebology. Dr. Leary has been recognized as a leading Orange County vein specialists and for his skill in performing endovenous laser procedures by acting as a national physician training center for the company that introduced the procedure.
	Mimi Cohee offers a wide range of services in our office - from front office staff scheduling and interacting with insurance companies to networking our services with other doctor's offices. Prior to joining California Vein Specialists, Mimi was a pharmaceutical sales representative, which enabled her to learn about the medical field and enable her to work closely with medical professionals. Her Business Marketing Degree was earned in 1989 from California State University, Long Beach. Mimi enjoys interacting with patients and helping anyway she can to make your experience at California Vein Specialists pleasurable. You may contact Mimi directly at 949-515-9377 or email her at: Mimi@CalVeins.com

	Joyce Joyce is the Esthetician in the Newport Beach Office. In May 2006, she joined the California Vein Specialist team. Joyce is a graduate from Paul Mitchell Skin Academy, and holds certifications from the Dermal Institute Los Angeles. As a caring professional, Joyce loves to help patients look and feel their best! She specializes in skin analysis, customized facials, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and VelaShape treatments (Cellulite and Circumference reduction). Schedule an appointment with Joyce and be on your way to healthy glowing skin!
	My name is Terry Becker and I work in the front office. I enjoy interacting with patients and making them feel comfortable in a warm, caring environment. I work at California Vein Specialist because I want to be in a place where everyone works together as a team and has high standards of care. I also like being in a position to find out about new advances in skin care and esthetic procedures. In my spare time I enjoy tennis and am working towards my teaching certification in yoga.
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	Tracy VanHorn I have been a registered nurse since 1986 and have worked as a Family Nurse Practitioner since 1992. Although I have worked in the areas of family medicine, emergency medicine and taught various Nurse Practitioner programs, I have specialized in aesthetic medicine for the past three years. While I have a busy family life with my husband and two daughters, I attend as many seminars and classes as possible to constantly improve my skills and learn of the latest trend and techniques in the field of aesthetic medicine. If you would like to meet me and schedule an appointment, you may reach me at (949) 515-9377 or (714) 377-2100.

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