5 Signs You Have Varicose Veins

5 Signs You Have Varicose Veins Blog, Spider Veins, Varicose Veins, Vein Center The Importance of Vein Health   Nobody likes varicose veins, but few people realize just how serious the condition can be. These dark, bugling and twisting veins are widely reviled for aesthetic reasons. They can make otherwise smooth, unblemished, and youthful skin appear […]

Treatments for Spider Veins

Treatments for Spider Veins Blog, Spider Veins, Vein Treatment Spider Veins Defined   Named after their tendency to look like spider webs, spider veins spread out beneath the skin in unsightly and sometimes painful networks of red, blue, or purple tendrils. They appear as a result of age or disease and share the same underlying […]

What to Expect After Sclerotherapy Treatment

What to Expect After Sclerotherapy Treatment Blog, Vein Treatment Sclerotherapy Understood   Sclerotherapy is a non-invasive procedure for the treatment of varicose veins, spider veins, and general venous insufficiency. The procedure can be completed in the doctor’s office in a manner of minutes and requires no anesthesia whatsoever. It offers both cosmetic and medical benefits, […]

5 Treatment Options for Restless Leg Syndrome

5 Treatment Options for Restless Leg Syndrome Blog, Restless Leg Syndrome According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, up to 10 percent of people in the US are suffering from restless leg syndrome. The symptoms of restless leg syndrome (RLS) are difficult to ignore. Just as you’re about to drift off to sleep, […]

Using Compression Stockings to Treat Swollen Legs

Using Compression Stockings to Treat Swollen Legs Blog, Swollen Legs The Basics of Edema   A blanket term to define any localized swelling that is caused by excess fluid trapped in body tissues, Edema can occur in any part of the body, but most commonly arises in the feet, ankles, and legs. The condition is […]

What Are My Vein Treatment Options?

What Are My Vein Treatment Options? Blog, Vein Treatment If you have varicose veins that are causing symptoms or spider veins that you want to get rid of so you can feel comfortable in shorts or swimwear, there are a number of vein treatment options available to you. Here are the basics, courtesy of Dr. […]

Spider Veins – What Are My Options?

Spider Veins – What Are My Options? Blog, Spider Veins, Vein Treatment As far as vein disease is concerned, spider veins are a relatively minor problem. These small starbursts of purple or black can be covered with makeup, but it doesn’t solve the problem. However, if you feel uncomfortable wearing shorts or swimwear because of […]

Facial veins: Causes and Treatment

Facial veins: Causes and Treatment Blog, Facial Veins, Vein Treatment Do you have small facial veins on your nose, cheeks, or chin? Technically, they’re called Telangiectasias or Spider Angiomas. Causes of Facial Veins These small spider veins are usually a result of the natural aging process, but they could also show up due to sun […]

Compression Stockings to Treat Varicose Veins

Compression Stockings to Treat Varicose Veins Blog, Varicose Veins, Vein Treatment Varicose Vein Basics A common condition that naturally progresses as patients get older, varicose veins affects approximately 25 million people throughout the United States. A normal, healthy vein includes a number of regularly spaced internal valves that allow blood to travel in one direction […]