Lake Area Vein Center is the dedicated vein program of Sulphur Surgical Clinic — offering ultrasound-guided diagnostics and minimally-invasive treatment for varicose veins, spider veins, and venous insufficiency, performed in-office by three board-certified surgeons.
Most patients come to us for one of two reasons — either the achy, heavy-leg symptoms of venous insufficiency (often insurance-covered), or the cosmetic concern of visible spider and varicose veins. We treat both, in the same office, with the same team.
For aching legs, swelling, night cramps, restless legs, skin discoloration, and non-healing ulcers — symptoms of venous insufficiency that are typically covered by insurance when medically indicated.
For the visible spider veins, small varicose veins, and pigmentation that make patients reach for long pants in July. Quick in-office treatments with minimal downtime, performed by the same board-certified surgeons.
Lake Area Vein Center is the dedicated vein program of Sulphur Surgical Clinic — a surgical practice that has served Southwest Louisiana for over 50 years. Every procedure is performed by one of three board-certified general surgeons who also operate at the local hospital — not by a physician at a corporate vein chain who learned vein work on a weekend course.
Each surgeon is board-certified and trained in venous disease and ultrasound-guided treatment. The same team that diagnoses your veins performs the procedure.
Son of A. Kent Seale, one of the founding partners of Sulphur Surgical Clinic. Washington and Lee University; medical degree from Tulane School of Medicine; general surgery residency at Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans. Leads the Lake Area Vein Center program.
Native of Sulphur, LA. Medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center, New Orleans; general surgery residency at Scott & White Hospital in Temple, TX. Performs EVLT, Varithena, and micro-phlebectomy for the vein center.
Native of Alexandria, LA. LSU undergrad; medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center, Shreveport; general surgery residency at Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans — chief resident in his final year. Focuses on minimally-invasive technique to reduce scarring and recovery time.
Tap any treatment to read more. Insurance covers most medical vein procedures when symptoms are documented — we’ll verify before you schedule.
A catheter is inserted into the leg near the knee, and a laser fiber is guided through it under ultrasound. Numbing medication is administered along the catheter's path for comfort. The laser's heat seals the diseased vein and redirects blood flow to healthier veins — reducing aching, swelling, and the visible bulge of varicose veins.
A specialized medical-grade foam is injected into the diseased vein under ultrasound guidance, causing the vein wall to close. Typically requires only one or two needle sticks — no incisions, no stitches. Treatment is usually completed in less than an hour, and most patients see results after a single session. In clinical trials, only 4% of patients reported any discomfort at the injection site.
Full Varithena detailsTiny incisions — barely larger than a needle stick — are made along the affected vein, and specialized hooks carefully extract it. A quick outpatient procedure requiring only local anesthesia, with minimal scarring. Often combined with EVLT in the same visit when both treatments are indicated.
Full Micro-Phlebectomy detailsA quick, non-invasive ultrasound that uses sound waves to evaluate blood flow and detect varicose veins, venous insufficiency, or clots. Painless, no downtime, and performed lying down, sitting, or standing for the best view. Results are often immediate — helping us create a personalized treatment plan and prevent complications like DVT or venous ulcers.
This is the first step for nearly every patient, and a requirement before insurance will approve treatment.
Full Vein Ultrasound detailsAn FDA-approved injectable sclerosant that causes the targeted veins to collapse and fade over time. A safe, minimally-invasive option for improving the appearance of spider veins and small varicose veins. Most patients return for 2–3 sessions spaced a few weeks apart; results continue to improve over the following months.
The fine red, blue, and purple webbing that appears on legs, ankles, and occasionally the face. We treat them with micro-injection sclerotherapy using a tiny needle and a sclerosant solution that causes the vessels to close and fade. Best for patients without underlying venous insufficiency — if reflux is present, we treat that first.
The flat, blue-green veins that sit just under the skin — slightly larger than spider veins and often the “feeder” vessels that cause spider veins to recur. Treated with sclerotherapy or Asclera, generally in the same visit as the spider veins they feed. Treating reticulars often improves the long-term result of spider vein treatment.
Every patient starts with an ultrasound consultation to map exactly what's happening in your veins and what (if anything) insurance will cover. Most patients need Varithena and EVLT for each greater saphenous vein — performed as separate, in-office procedures spaced over a few visits. Call our front desk and we'll get you on the schedule within two weeks.
