Treating Veins

The skin around the eyes has a series of small blood vessels called periorbital veins. Normally, these veins are invisible. However, if they become swollen, they can appear as fine red vessels or larger green veins. If severe enough, these spider or reticular veins can give you the appearance of dar ...Continue Reading

In a candid round table discussion, doctors express concern over public safety and the ethics of treating venous patients Doctors, it turns out, are just like us. As professionals, they strive to learn to be better business people and leaders – it doesn’t always come naturally. In a rou ...Continue Reading

Varicose veins, spider veins, venous ulcerations and chronic venous insufficiency are all common problems that affect millions of people worldwide. They are not just unsightly, but they come with a variety of symptoms—including aching, cramping, burning, itching, swelling or heavy sensations i ...Continue Reading

New treatments for varicose and spider veins provide rapid relief to venous disease sufferers without the hassle of checking into a hospital. Previously, patients had to undergo surgery to remove the greater saphenous vein, which runs the length of your leg from your thigh to your foot. This procedu ...Continue Reading

Venous disease can cause varicose veins in your legs and a host of other symptoms, including venous ulcers. A venous ulcer is a lesion or sore on the skin that doesn’t heal properly. Venous ulcers are more common in older people, but anyone with venous disease can develop them. Causes of veno ...Continue Reading

More than 80 million people have varicose veins or spider veins. These conditions are often hereditary, but hormonal factors including puberty, pregnancy, menopause and the use of birth control pills can also play a role. Additional external factors may include age, leg injury, obesity, lack of exer ...Continue Reading

As the seasons change and time passes, so do our lifestyles. We become more involved with outdoor activities, and as we age, the skin is progressively exposed to the harmful rays of the sun. Most people are aware of facial rejuvenation procedures to help them look younger; however, it is our hands t ...Continue Reading

If you suffer from either varicose veins or spider veins, you may be wondering whether to opt for sclerotherapy or laser therapy. There are some situations in which one treatment may be better for you than the other. Treatment of spider veins: sclerotherapy vs laser Every patient has different nee ...Continue Reading

Ambulatory phlebectomy has been a treatment used for surgical removal of varicose veins since the days of Hippocrates.? This technique has evolved from utilizing large scar forming incisions to small 2-3 mm punctures that remove even the largest veins with minimal scarring.? This modification of an ...Continue Reading

Varicose and spider veins are common problems and there many misconceptions about when and how to treat varicose veins.? This is the second of a three part series where experts address common questions people have about varicose and spider veins.? This segment involves an accomplished office adminis ...Continue Reading