Exploring Varicose Vein Treatment Options
Varicose veins can be both unsightly and uncomfortable for patients. Fortunately, you don’t have to continue to suffer with varicose veins. Several effective varicose vein treatment options are now available to patients with this condition. What are Varicose Veins? Varicose veins are large abnormal veins that develop most commonly in the legs. They are typically […]
Varicose Vein Symptoms and Risk Factors
Although they are a cosmetic issue for some people, varicose veins can cause significant discomfort. Sometimes serious health complications result. Patients can prepare for a visit to a vein specialist by learning about the associated symptoms and risk factors. Varicose Vein Symptoms While some signs of varicose vessels are invisible, these veins are sometimes quite […]
Varicose Veins, Not Just a Cosmetic Issue
If you suffer from problems related to varicose veins and spider veins you are not alone! Venous insufficiency, also known as venous reflux disease, is the most common cause of varicose veins and affects nearly 30 million adults in the United States. Veins serve an important function bringing blood back to the heart. We have […]
How Do Spider Veins Go Away?
Spider veins are unsightly red or blue veins that appear close to the surface of the skin. A cousin to varicose veins, the lacy, web-like discoloration is the result of blood flowing back into the vein where it should not. Unlike varicose veins, spider veins can happen in anyone, at any time, in any location […]
Can Varicose Veins Cause Blood Clots?
The unmistakable blue veins in your legs are often a source of pain, discomfort or embarrassment. Although varicose vein symptoms often include tired, heavy feelings in the legs and painful cramps and swelling, one more insidious side effect of varicose veins are blood clots. Varicose veins are most commonly associated with the veins close to […]
What Are The Treatments for Restless Leg Syndrome
If you have crawling, creepy and tingly feelings in legs, particularly at night, there’s a good chance you have a condition known as restless leg syndrome, or RLS for short. These sensations give you an overwhelming and irresistible urge to move your affected leg or legs. Because RLS can be relentless, it can cause sleep […]
Why Are Varicose Veins Common in Women?
It’s no secret that women are more likely to develop varicose veins than men. But why? The answer may be found in a woman’s hormone levels, specifically progesterone. Progesterone is made by both men and women, but women have more of it in their bodies. It’s responsible for regulating a woman’s menstrual cycle, maintaining some organs […]
Are Spider Veins Common in Pregnancy?
Spider veins are common, especially among women. However, certain risk factors make the development of spider veins much more likely. One of these risk factors is pregnancy. Fortunately, if you develop this condition while pregnant, effective spider vein treatment is available. What causes spider veins in pregnancy? Spider veins are small reddish or bluish veins […]
Welome to Kayla’s Korner!
Hello everyone and welcome to Kayla’s Korner. My name is Kayla and I would like to introduce myself as The Kimmel Institutes Licensed Medical Aesthetician and Laser Technician. I have joined the Kimmel Institute family after spending the past several years in a dermatology office in Florida. I’m very excited to work with the Kimmel […]
When are Spider Veins Dangerous?
On their own, spider veins are rarely dangerous. However, in some cases, they may be associated with other conditions that pose a more serious risk to your health. Below is some information to help you understand spider veins, learn about spider vein treatment options and determine whether your health is in danger. What are spider […]