severe varicose veins

Tips for Identifying Severe Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are a very common condition, affecting an estimated 25 percent of adults in the United States. While most cases of varicose veins are merely a cosmetic issue, these can become severe and even pose a health risk. If you’re…
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Signs That Your Veins May Require a Vein Surgeon

Veins carry blood from the extremities back to the heart. Therefore, maintaining healthy blood vessels is of significance to achieving optimal health. Let’s talk about the signs which indicate your veins may require the services of a vein…
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Sclerotherapy: How It Has Helped So Many People

Varicose veins are purplish veins that form when a small group of blood vessels near the skin’s surface dilate. Although they can appear in any place on the body, they commonly develop on the face and legs. Let’s talk about sclerotherapy…

Risks of Cosmetic Vein Treatments

Vein disease encompasses a range of disorders which, over time, may prevent the veins from functioning properly. Some can also cause a number of uncomfortable symptoms. Varicose veins and spider veins are particularly common vein conditions,…

What Can I Expect from a Lymphatic Drainage Massage?

Feeling the need to detox? Colon cleanses, detoxifying masks, and salt baths—you may have searched the world wide web for these, but did you know that your body actually has a sophisticated way of eliminating toxins from your body? The…

What Is a Cutera Vein Laser Treatment?

Do you want to get rid of your spider leg veins? Do you want your skin to appear healthy and clear once again? If so, the Cutera laser treatment might be your answer for eliminating these visible veins. The revolutionary Cutera laser treatment…

Signs It’s Time to See a Vein Doctor

Having smooth and vein-free legs can give any woman a confidence boost. It is also an indicator of good health. If you are seeing blue or purple veins on your legs, and if they sometimes throb or feel warm, it could be a sign of vein disease.…

What Is a Venous Duplex Ultrasound?

If you have issues with the veins in one or both of your legs, your vein doctor may recommend that you get a venous duplex ultrasound in order to check your vein health. Ultrasound is a safe technology that does not use radiation, which is why…

Causes of Superficial Facial Veins

Spider veins are small, thin veins that look like spider webs or sunbursts on your skin. Although they can appear anywhere on your body, they tend to form most often on the face and the legs. They are the smaller version of varicose veins. In…
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How Can Compression Therapy Treat Your Vascular Issues?

Compression therapy is a treatment used to prevent and treat vascular issues such as chronic venous insufficiency and other vein disorders. Compression therapy involves wearing specially designed socks or stockings to support veins, increase…