Of the many types of venous conditions suffered by millions of Americans, varicose veins and spider veins are the most common. A venous condition like varicose veins might cause little to no discomfort and might just be a cosmetic concern. However, a vascular disease like deep vein thrombosis might cause swelling of the legs and […]
What Can Spider Vein Treatments Do for You?
Spider vein treatments can remove those pesky little bluish-purple veins on your legs that look like threads or spider webs. They are generally undesirable and sometimes uncomfortable, but we offer several effective treatments that get rid of them completely. There is no need to continue feeling embarrassed by spider veins on your legs every summer. […]
Getting a Duplex Ultrasound Vein Exam
A Duplex Ultrasound Vein Exam is a test to determine the way blood is moving through your veins and arteries. This is a combination of a traditional ultrasound and a Doppler ultrasound. The traditional ultrasound creates pictures by bouncing sound waves off your blood vessels. A Doppler ultrasound uses moving objects including blood to record […]
Small Vein Therapy – When is it Necessary?
Small veins can impact more than your appearance. They can cause substantial discomfort and have potential complications. Varicose veins are swollen, raised, large veins that turn and twist. They are noticeable through the skin and generally develop in the legs. Spider veins are small blue, purple or red vessels that also turn and twist and […]
Why Patients Love ClariVein
The ClariVein system uses a specialty catheter for vein ablation. This is used by skilled professionals who are trained to treat incompetent veins. This type of vein causes swelling in the legs. The catheter is equipped with a mechanical ablation tip capable of rotating 360 degrees. There is also a micro-catheter for sclerotherapy infusion that […]
Is Large Vein Sclerotherapy Safe?
Large vein sclerotherapy treatments consist of an injection of a sclerosant. This special chemical is injected directly into the varicose vein to scar and damage the lining causing the vein to close. During the treatment, the leg is elevated so the blood can drain. This safe procedure takes place in the office of a medical […]
Dealing with Common Vein Issues
If you take a look at your legs, arms, and other areas of your body, you might notice that your veins look at bit odd at times. If you notice that some of them look like a web, then you likely have spider veins. Sometimes, veins can cause pain if they are swollen or if […]
Understanding the Benefits of Spider Vein Treatment
If you have spider veins, you may wonder why you should seek treatment for them. They are most likely not causing you any discomfort or physical problems that bother you daily. However, they are almost definitely causing you emotional repercussions especially as they grow and multiply with age. By seeking treatment for these annoying little […]
How Does Compression Therapy Treat Vein Issues?
Varicose veins in the legs develop when the veins become weak and are not able to push the blood against gravity and back to the heart. The veins gradually stretch out of shape, twist, and become like reddish-blue ropes beneath the skin. Compression therapy is one treatment for varicose veins that puts pressure on the […]
When to Consider Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy is one of the premier treatments for visible veins these days. It has proven to be a great alternative to older invasive treatments that often left patients with irritating side effects, long recovery periods, and scars. With this minimally-invasive treatment, you can experience all the benefits of getting rid of visible veins yet not […]
