Over 50 million people in the United States, mostly women suffer from varicose veins affect, which begins with dilated, twisted veins bulging in the legs. To get rid of it, there are effective varicose veins surgery and varicose vein therapy options available. At Perfect Legs, the constant aim is to perfect the legs and they have achieved success in over 99% of the patients based on 25 years of experience in permanent treatment of varicose veins.
Dr Majlessi is a vascular surgeon, having an expertise in the treatment of varicose veins. He has his offices at Park Avenue in New York City and Rye, Westchester County. The basic concept behind his exclusive patented, Harvester technique treatment course is to identify and treat all responsible leaks which are responsible for varicose veins and spiders.
team decided to catch up with Dr Majlessi to know more about his patent.
Tell us about your passion and patent
It is a fact that up to 20% of population frequently complaint about Varicose veins and spider veins. Although, there are many possible complications that arise from the varicose veins the most frequently encountered concern is cosmetic in nature. As a vascular surgeon, I have concentrated in treatment of varicose veins and spiders for almost 25 years. The aim of my treatment and teaching has been to create a perfect leg in all patients irrespective of the severity on varicose veins. I have invented a patented device by which we can eliminate the source of varicose veins first, thus allowing all the other veins and spiders to be eliminated, and resulting in a perfect leg. We have 2 offices in NY, one in New York City called Park Avenue Vein Center and the other one in Rye called Rye Vein- Laser Center. People all over the world are interested in our treatment and expect a perfect leg after the completion of their treatment period. The entire treatment of varicose veins and spider veins are conducted in the offices set up without the usage of any major anesthesia. All patients can resume their activity immediately and fly back to their respective destinations if they need to. Many of our patients also know us through our pictorial book, ‘Perfect Legs’.
Please tell our readers about yourself.
I have been a practicing vascular surgeon for the past 30 years. I am an alumnus of the American College Of Surgeons and The International College of Surgeons. I have seven patents for different medical devices over the last 20 years; the last two being related to my invention for the permanent elimination of varicose veins and spiders. I am in the process of making this device available for other physicians in Europe and the US by working with FDA and CE.
How important have good employees been to your success?
Good employees are extremely critical as they have the first encounter with the patients.
What three pieces of advice would you give to college students who want to become entrepreneurs?
Perseverance, perseverance and more perseverance.
If you had the chance to start your career all over again, what would you do differently?
I would have started to concentrate on the field of veins earlier.
How long do you stick with an idea before giving up?
Never given up on any of the patents even rejected at first.
How many hours do you work a day on average?
I work 10 hours a day on an average.
How has being an entrepreneur affected your family life?
Work takes a lot of the time that you need to spend with your immediate family. So you have to be careful about how much time you are willing to spend on your ideas.
What motivates you?
The curiosity about finding a better approach for everything motivates me.
How do you generate new ideas?
Ideas come naturally. One has to be just curious about everything.e
Who are your ideals?
I consider Mother Theresa as my ideal.
How do you define success?
Success to me is to be happy and to make others happy.
Where did your organizations funding/capital come from and how did you go about getting it? How did you obtain investors for your venture?
So far I have not approached any venture capitalist.
How do you build a successful customer base?
To build a successful customer base, we try and provide the best service there is.
What is your favorite aspect about being an entrepreneur?
The Freedom which comes with it.
What has been your most satisfying moment in business?
Seeing patients from the farthest part of the world coming to our office for treatment is a matter of great satisfaction.
What do you feel is the major difference between entrepreneurs and those who work for someone else?
Entrepreneurs enjoy a great sense of satisfaction and the freedom.
What are your hobbies? What do you do in your non-working time?
I enjoy spending time with my children and hearing them laugh. I love watching them gardening.
What makes you happy?
Seeing my family happy gives me a lot of happiness.
Excluding yours, what company or business do you admire the most?
I really admire Apple.
Where do you see yourself and your business in 10 to 20 years?
Still working and teaching the subject around the world.