Treating Veins

Foam sclerotherapy (also called ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy) and endovenous laser ablation (also called endovenous laser treatment or EVLT) are two of the most common treatments available at most vein clinics across the country. Both are minimally-invasive treatments for varicose veins. Whi ...Continue Reading

If you suffer from either varicose veins or spider veins, you may be wondering whether to opt for sclerotherapy or laser therapy. Every patient has different needs, and one treatment may be more appropriate than the other. Treatment of spider veins Sclerotherapy and laser and light treatments are al ...Continue Reading

Are bulging, uncomfortable veins causing you to cover up in the summer, avert your eyes in front of a mirror, or put your feet up more often than you’d like? You may be tempted to delay treatment and simply cover up, but avoiding vein treatment may hurt you in the end. Here’s why: 1. Vei ...Continue Reading

Are you ready to get rid of those bulging varicose veins in your legs once and for all? EVLT may be the answer. Not only are varicose veins unattractive, but they can also cause discomfort or pain and may even progress to more serious conditions over time. Some of these conditions include blood clo ...Continue Reading

Have you overdone your time in the sun? If you have gotten one too many sunburns or have lighter skin, you may suffer from facial spider veins. These tiny webs of blue, red or purple blood vessels in your face are sometimes referred to as “broken capillaries,” though they’re simply ...Continue Reading

Varicose veins and spider veins are disorders that affect over 80 million people in the United States and countless others throughout the world. These disorders have been described as early as the time of Hippocrates, the physician responsible for the Hippocratic oath. Elongated, tortuous, rope-like ...Continue Reading

Sclerotherapy is an injection of a saline solution (sclerosant) directly into a varicose vein. It is intended to create internal scarring and cause the vein to close. This is usually a stand-alone treatment for spider veins and small varicose veins. It can also be used as adjunct therapy following t ...Continue Reading

Are unsightly blue veins giving you the appearance of dark circles? While not medically problematic, these blue veins can be bothersome, cosmetically unappealing and difficult to conceal, especially if they are on the face or eye area. However, new advancements in treatment allow for a safe and virt ...Continue Reading

If you have spider veins, varicose veins or more severe vein problems, then you may be concerned about how your legs look and feel, as well how your vein condition will affect your health. Modern vein treatments are highly effective and often minimally invasive too. Before you book your first appoi ...Continue Reading

If you suffer from painful or unsightly varicose veins or spider veins, or have symptoms of other types of vein disease, you may be considering vein treatment to reduce your symptoms and improve your quality of life. A vein specialist can decide which treatment options are best for you, and here are ...Continue Reading