What Fractional Skin Resurfacing Can Do for You
As we grow older, time, sun and lifestyle take a toll on the skin. Luckily, modern medicine has a number of treatment options to help restore and improve the look of the skin. Fractional skin resurfacing, a type of laser treatment, is one of the newer treatments for facial skin. Here are the basics on […]
A Vascular Surgeon Discusses Thrombophlebitis
Thombophlebitis is a potentially serious condition involving a blood clot in a vein. One of the medical specialists who deals with this disorder is a vascular surgeon. Understanding the basics of this condition helps reduce stress in patients who require treatment for it. What Exactly is Thrombophlebitis? This disorder is actually a process. The Mayo […]
What’s a Vein Doctor?
Blood vessels (arteries and veins) are the vascular system of the body – driven, of course by the pumping action of the heart. Vascular conditions can range from minor cosmetic issues to serious and even painful conditions. Family doctors may treat minor vascular problems, but many of these conditions require more specialized expertise. Enter the […]
Got Varicose Veins? Consider Endovenous Laser Ablation
Got Varicose Veins? Consider Endovenous Laser Ablation Endovenous laser ablation uses the power of laser light energy to treat varicose veins. It is a non-surgical, virtually pain-free procedure, which safely and effectively treats varicose veins. Varicose veins are those twisted, bulging, blue or red rope-like veins that ruin the smooth appearance of the skin on […]
What are Spider Veins? Click to Learn More
Vein problems aren’t limited to varicose veins. Some people also develop spider veins, either along side of or instead of varicose veins. What are spider veins? They’re stretched out, web-like veins that usually appear on the legs and occasionally on the face. If you’ve noticed some visible spider veins, the good news is that they […]
The Science and Power of Microneedling
What is Microneedling? Microneedling or, to use it’s technical name, percutaneous collagen induction therapy, is one of the hottest anti-aging treatments available today. The treatment works by creating tiny, controlled, micro channels of injury to the skin, which triggers the body’s natural healing response and produces collagen and elastin. And we all know that more […]
Ambulatory Phlebectomy for the Treatment of Varicose Veins
People with small varicose veins and delicate spider veins may complain about the way that these conditions disfigure otherwise attractive legs, but people with serious varicose vein problems face more pressing concerns. Both a cause and a symptom of venous insufficiency, severe cases of varicose veins represent significant blood flow issues that can lead to […]
Spider Veins – The Nitty-Gritty about Treatment
When you look at the big picture, spider veins are a relatively minor issue compared to other vein diseases. However, spider veins can be unattractive and sometimes they do cause symptoms like burning or itching. Treatment is effective, takes little time and has minimal risks. Here’s the nitty-gritty on spider veins, from vascular surgeon Dr. […]
How Varicose Vein Treatment Works
How Varicose Vein Treatment Works You may already know that there now many ways to treat varicose veins, but do you know how varicose vein treatment works? Your Boca Raton vein surgeon performs a variety of procedures to reduce the appearance of bulging, twisting, blue or purple varicose veins that can ruin the smooth appearance […]
CDC Study Links Vein Disease to Increased Risk of Disability
Vein disease is a blanket term used to describe a variety of specific conditions including deep venous thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), chronic venous disease (CVD), and venous thromboembolism (VTE). According to the American Venous Forum, it is estimated that one in three Adults in the United States who are 45 years old or older […]