Pros and Cons of Sclerotherapy
Spider veins might not cause any long-term health issues, but they can sure make you feel self-conscious. The blue or red veins appear just beneath the surface of the skin and often develop on the face or legs. Fortunately, spider veins can be relatively easy to treat, using a method called sclerotherapy. Understanding the benefits […]
Spider Vein FAQ
What are spider veins and are they serious? Spider veins are tiny thread-like veins lying close to the skin’s surface. The medical name for spider veins is telangiectasias, which is a combination of the Latin words for ‘end’ and ‘vessel.’ These unsightly veins can develop anywhere in the body but often appear on the back […]
Everything You Need to Know about Vein Disease
Vein disease is a common problem, according to the American Venous Forum, with some kind of vein problem affecting one in three Americans over the age of 45. Veins play an important role in the circulatory system. Arteries carry oxygen-rich blood from your heart to the cells in the far reaches of your body, including […]
How Varicose Vein Treatment Works
If you are like 23 percent of adults in the United States, according to the American Heart Association, you have varicose veins. Vein doctors perform thousands of varicose vein treatment procedures each year, helping people just like you overcome unattractive and sometimes uncomfortable bulging veins in your lower legs and calves. You may have heard […]
Am I a Candidate for Ambulatory Phlebectomy?
Varicose veins can be both unsightly and painful. Although many cases of varicose veins will respond to sclerotherapy, radiofrequency ablation, laser therapy or some other treatment, some will not. Likewise, some of these therapies do not produce immediate results for the patient, and you may not want to wait for these results to appear. If […]
What Can a Vascular Surgeon Do for Me?
If you suffer from abnormal veins, you know just how embarrassing and uncomfortable this condition can be. However, you don’t have to continue living with this problem. By visiting a vascular surgeon, you can find a treatment option that will alleviate your symptoms and improve your quality of life. About Vascular Surgeons A vascular surgeon […]
Who Makes a Good Candidate for Sclerotherapy?
Unsightly spider veins can undermine a person’s self-confidence. Some of these unwanted vessels and their cousins, small varicose veins, cause medical problems in addition to cosmetic concerns. The most common way a vein doctor treats them is a procedure known as sclerotherapy. Finding out a bit about spider veins and what the treatment involves is […]
What to Expect When Visiting a Vein Surgeon
Abnormal veins become more common as we age. In fact, up to one half of all people over 50 years of age in the U.S. have varicose veins. If you are one of the millions who struggle with the symptoms of abnormal veins on a daily basis, it may be time to call a vein […]
How to Get Rid of Varicose Veins
For people with family members who suffered from varicose veins, the appearance of these unsightly vessels is often a dreaded event. These veins have a gnarled appearance that sometimes resembles a cauliflower. Usually dark blue or purple, they are easy to spot and can rob a sufferer of self-confidence. Fortunately, there are now a number […]
Can I get Rid of Varicose Veins while Pregnant?
Vascular surgeons get this question a lot from pregnant women. That’s because varicose veins are quite common among pregnant women, even if you’ve never had bulging or discolored veins before. Your varicose veins may cause itching and be uncomfortable, but luckily they general pose no threat to your baby’s health and they are likely to be temporary. If varicose […]