Treating Veins

Spider vein and varicose vein treatments can get your legs looking and feeling great, but if you have a vacation, wedding or other big event coming up then you need to plan ahead for recovery times so your legs will be fully healed and looking great by the time you step onto the beach or the dance f ...Continue Reading

If you are thinking about having a varicose vein or spider vein treatment performed, you may be wondering what to expect during recovery. Your doctor will provide you with specific information, but these general guidelines can give you an idea of what to expect after your vein treatment. Recovery A ...Continue Reading

Many conditions can cause bulging or swollen veins. In some cases, these are only a cosmetic problem but other times, they are a sign of a more serious medical condition. If you are concerned about swollen veins, contact your doctor to find out what is causing them. If you experience sudden swelling ...Continue Reading

ClariVein is a special catheter that is used to treat chronic venous insufficiency. In this condition, the walls or valves of the veins in the legs do not work effectively, which causes blood to collect or “pool” in these veins instead of returning to the heart. ClariVein offers advantag ...Continue Reading

Faster healing is the goal of all wound management programs, including those for venous ulcers, also known as stasis ulcers. Compression therapy is the main treatment for venous ulcers. However, your doctor will work with you to choose the best wound management program for your needs. Managing veno ...Continue Reading

The VenaSeal closure system is a minimally invasive procedure for treating venous reflux, also known as chronic venous insufficiency. VenaSeal uses a special glue to close larger varicose veins in the lower legs. VenaSeal avoids many of the side effects of other treatments for varicose veins. It is ...Continue Reading

You can’t always manage the pain, swelling, and discomfort from your varicose veins just with home treatments. You may need to see a vein specialist for more substantial care. A vein specialist can diagnose your vein condition and help you with a variety of effective treatments. Why see a vei ...Continue Reading

Many types of doctors provide treatments for varicose veins and spider veins. This includes dermatologists, vascular surgeons and others. In many cases, these doctors use the same vein procedures. Your primary care doctor may refer to a specific type of vein specialist. It is important to check the ...Continue Reading

Varicose veins and spider veins can be diagnosed and treated by different types of doctors, so it’s important to understand the training backgrounds and capabilities of vein care specialists. Specialists that diagnose and treat varicose veins and spider veins include: Vascular surgeons In ...Continue Reading

­There are many ways for physicians to treat the underlying cause of varicose veins. These therapies all have one thing in common--they seal poorly functioning veins shut, which eventually disappear. This vein-closing event is called ablation. There are two forms of ablation that use heat: laser ...Continue Reading