Service
Venous Ulcers
Venous ulcers are open, slow-healing wounds that typically form on the lower leg when damaged or weakened veins struggle to return blood to the heart. Pooled blood elevates pressure in the surrounding tissue, causing skin breakdown. At Dr. Rizvi Wound Care, we combine compression therapy, vein assessment, and advanced dressings to heal these wounds and prevent recurrence.
How We Treat It
A care plan built around venous ulcers
Treatment begins with a full vascular evaluation to distinguish venous from arterial disease. Care typically includes graduated multi-layer compression, specialty dressings matched to wound drainage, and referral for vein ablation when indicated. Most patients see measurable healing within 12 weeks, though longstanding ulcers may take longer. Dr. Rizvi co-manages nutrition and diabetes where relevant, since both affect healing speed. Compression therapy follows [AHRQ](https://www.ahrq.gov/) evidence reviews on chronic venous ulcer management, and infection escalation aligns with [IDSA](https://www.idsociety.org/) recommendations.
- Patients treated
- 8,000+ chronic ulcers treated
- Typical recovery
- 8–12 weeks typical
- Visits
- 6–10 visits
- Outcomes
- 90%+ closure rate
Why Patients Choose Dr. Rizvi
What's in the Plan
- 16+ years treating chronic venous insufficiency in Plano and surrounding communities
- Multi-layer compression therapy fitted in-office, reassessed every visit
- Access to vein ablation and vascular referrals when ulcers do not respond to compression alone
- Advanced dressings — alginates, foams, hydrocolloids — matched to exudate level
- No facility fee and same- or next-day appointments for active wound care
- Telemedicine follow-ups available for stable patients — call the office to verify what your plan covers
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my leg ulcer is a venous ulcer?
Venous ulcers usually sit on the inner lower leg just above the ankle, have irregular edges, and may drain a yellow fluid. The surrounding skin often looks darkened or leathery from long-term swelling. A vascular evaluation confirms the diagnosis and rules out arterial disease, which requires different treatment.
Why is compression therapy important?
Compression reverses the pooled-blood pressure that caused the ulcer in the first place. Without it, even the best wound dressing struggles to close a venous ulcer. We fit multi-layer compression bandages in-office and adjust them at every visit as swelling improves.
Can a venous ulcer come back after healing?
Yes — recurrence is common if the underlying venous insufficiency is not addressed. We recommend long-term compression stockings after healing, and evaluate whether vein ablation or other procedures are appropriate to reduce the chance of recurrence.
Ready to talk about venous ulcers?
Same- or next-day appointments. Telemedicine available. Most insurance accepted — call to verify your plan.