Melissa
Melissa is crucial to making sure that your micro-phlebectomy experience is educational, relaxing, and enjoyable. Our patients refer to Melissa as the Nelson Vein “Numbing Ninja”. Melissa assists with the micro-phlebectomies, and patients claim that they can’t even feel when she pokes them with a needle! A micro-phlebectomy is a specialized technique where bulging varicose veins are removed from tiny incisions with a small vein hook.
Before your micro-phlebectomy, Melissa welcomes you into our procedure room with her calm soothing voice. She prepares you for a relaxing, story-filled experience surrounded by the comforting music of your choice. Melissa loves golfing, horses, and construction. You will enjoy hearing the tales of her weekly adventures as she marks, cleanses, and numbs your skin to get you prepared for your procedure with Dr. Nelson. Be sure to watch as Melissa outlines your veins with our Veinlite! With such accurate tracing around the veins, we make the tiniest incisions so patients have beautiful results with minimal scarring.