Venous Stasis Ulcers
What causes Venous Stasis Ulcers?
Venous ulcers, also called venous stasis ulcers, are caused by abnormal vein function and most commonly occur on the lower leg. These ulcers account for more than ¾ of chronic wound care.
A venous ulcer can develop even after a minor injury if you have an underlying problem with the circulation in your legs. While the ulcer may heal temporarily, it will eventually return if the chronic venous insufficiency isn’t addressed.
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We work with most of the major insurance carriers, including Medicare and Medicaid.
Our patients often find treatment of vein disease is typically covered by their insurance plans.
Meet Your Care Team
There are other vein clinics, but few are like
Athens Vein & Aesthetics.
Every member of the staff at Athens Vein & Aesthetics wants you to be healthy, happy, confident, and ultimately delighted with your results and appearance.

Chris E. Malone
MD, FACS

Meredith Barrett
Medical Assistant / Marketing Coordinator

Kelley Gamboa
RN, BSN

Daniela Linares
Front Desk Coordinator

Penny Malone
Practice Administrator

Andrew Murphy
Assistant Practice Administrator

Edwina Taylor
RDCS, RVT

Tabatha Thomson
Clerical Manager

Whitney Weaver
Clinical Manager/RN, BSN

Dr. Chris Malone
“Venous ulcers can be caused by injury, blood clots, age, or excessive weight. Initial symptoms may present as an itchiness or reddening of the skin of the leg. Eventually, the rash will develop into a painful, open wound.”
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Varicose Veins
Any vein may become varicose, but the veins most commonly affected are those in your legs and feet.
Facial Veins
Spider veins and broken capillaries may appear anywhere on the face, typically around the nose or under the eyes.
Spider Veins
Spider veins are found closer to the skin’s surface and are often red or blue.
Chronic Venous Insufficiency
Occurs when the leg veins do not allow blood to travel back to the heart.
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Occurs when a blood clot forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in your legs
Venous Stasis Ulcers
Wounds that are thought to occur due to improper functioning of venous valves, usually of the legs.
Lymphedema
Lymphedema occurs when the lymph system is damaged or blocked.
Vulvar Veins
Usually caused by pregnancy and occur in approximately 10% of pregnant women.
Hand Veins
Large bulging veins on the back of our hands occur with age as our skin relaxes and thins.
Restless Leg Syndrome
A disorder of the peripheral nervous system that causes an urge to move the legs.