Silhouette MD offers treaments for the various forms of venous insufficiency. Read more on some of the vein issues that we treat and get more information.
Whatever form of vein disease you are suffering with, we have treatments available to help!
Many women (and men) cope with spider veins–small clusters of red, blue, or purple veins. While spider veins may appear anywhere on the body, they typically are found on the legs. Unlike varicose veins, spider veins are not raised.
Vein problems, such as varicose or spider veins, are often just cosmetic concerns. However, they may be signifying an underlying health issue known as chronic venous insufficiency or CVI.
Varicose veins affect one in five adults and about 16% of folks age 60 or older, adding up to 40 million people in the US alone. Varicose veins have a thick, rope-like appearance and typically appear on the legs. Women are at least twice as likely as men to develop them. Many people who have this condition may find the veins unsightly which can get in the way of one’s self-esteem.
Venous insufficiency can lead to leg swelling, pain, and cramping (also known as restless leg syndrome). Without treatment, these issues can get worse and lead to chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), which may contribute to leg ulcers or other skin issues.
Get Your Free Vein Screening with NYC’s Top Vein and Vascular team at Silhouette MD Medspa
At SIlhouette MD, conveniently located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, we offer the very best vein treatments available today carried out by top physicians in the field. Led by medical director, Ferdouse Sartawi, MD, and partnered with the esteemed physicians who founded the highly regarded OMNY Vein & Cardiovascular, at Silhouette MD we have carried out thousands of successful cosmetic and medical vein procedures.
If you’re coping with spider veins or varicose veins, you’re not alone. About 30% to 40% of adults have varicose or spider veins which can greatly impact one’s self-esteem. We understand this and can help you reclaim your most beautiful self. In addition, if you have an underlying vein issue related to venous insufficiency, such as leg pain or range of movement issues, we can determine the cause and carry out the best course of treatment to help restore your optimal health and wellness.
In the past, surgery was often the only option when it came to treating many vein conditions. Today, there are many safe, affordable, and effective non-surgical options. Dr. Sartawi and her team, known for their compassion and excellent patient care, will be happy to sit down with you and customize the right treatment at our accredited vein center — one of only three in NYC. Silhouette MD is pleased to accept most insurance, including Medicare.
“We strive to make sure that all of our patients receive the best care and are highly satisfied with the results of their vein treatments.” -Dr. Sartawi
Meet the team that makes Silhouette MD an amazing center to have your treatments performed. Our doctors are all board-certified with prestigious NYC hospital affiliations and many years of experience. They care about each and every patient that comes through our doors, keeping their safety and health above all else. Our office and surgical centers follow the strictest most rigid guidelines in sterility and cleanliness to maintain these standards for you and our staff.
Dr. Ferdouse Sartawi has been a practitioner in women’s health for more than fifteen years. She founded Silhouette MD for the purpose of bringing general wellness and aesthetics into the lives of men and women. Beforehand, she was an assistant clinical professor at Columbia. She is the Vice President of OMNY Vein and Cardiovascular.
Ali Aboufares, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Dr. Ali Aboufares is an interventional cardiologist and a vascular specialist. He specializes in heart and blood vessel diseases and has a passion for vascular medicine. Dr. Aboufares is the former Associate Director of the Endovascular Section for the Center for Interventional Vascular Therapeutics (CIVT) at Columbia University Medical Center.
Rami Sartawi, MD
Dr. Rami Sartawi is a double board-certified physician in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology who trained at Vanderbilt and Northwestern University. He was the founder and director of Interventional Radiology at Pikeville Medical Center in KY and is part of the AOA and Tau Beta Pi honor societies.
What our Patients say about us
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Attentive with great customer service.
I have nothing but glowing reviews for Silhouette MD . The entire staff was very attentive and the customer service was excellent. My appointment was with Dr Ferdouse Sartawi and I highly recommend her. She was professional, knowledgeable and addressed all of my concerns. I left with a peace of mind and look forward to returning to see her in the future. Top notch center!
"Beauty is pain" does not apply with Dr. Sartawi.
“I can honestly say that I have never felt as comfortable at a Doctors’ office the way I did while at SilhouetteMD Aesthetics & Wellness. The saying “Beauty is Pain” does not apply when being a patient of Dr. Sartawi. She is the most gentle person, making sure she answered all of my questions and took her time to give me genuine advice.”
They really make you feel comfortable.
“Generally I am rarely perceptive of how I am received, especially by medical clinics, because some medical clinics are very impersonal. It is not easy to find a doctor who has a kind of personal relationship with the patient. You can feel the compassion, care, and efficiency. You know when you come here, you will be treated well, not just by the doctors, – just entering the reception desk, – all the staff – it makes a lot of difference because they are friendly faces and they really make you feel comfortable…”
When you have a skilled surgeon who can make you laugh, it makes a big difference in revovery.
“Dr. Aboufares took my case over from Dr. Ahmed after he retired. Dr. Aboufares is 30 years younger and I love his bedside manner. Most doctors are pretty great at what they know and do. But when you have a skilled surgeon who makes you laugh, that can make a difference in recovery. He cares. He is way ahead of the curve with new treatments. My expiration date was 5 years ago. He keeps extending that date. I sincerely wish that a few of my other doctors had his depth of caring. Yes, we see doctors for how good they are. But it’s nice to have one with a great bedside manner.”
