Posted in sclerotherapy, Spider Veins, Varicose Veins on Feb 26th, 2012
Sclerotherapy, or elimination of varicose veins, is performed by injecting a salt solution into veins suffering from vascular malformations. Sclerosing solutions irritate vessel linings, causing blood vessels to shrink and ultimately fade from view as the body naturally consumes these tiny veins. Used by doctors for over 80 years, sclerotherapy is a simple, non-invasive treatment [...]
Posted in Hand Veins, Phlebectomy, sclerotherapy on Jan 24th, 2012
What causes unsightly varicose veins? Unsightly varicose veins in hands and other parts of the body can occur for several reasons. 1) Age – Hand veins may become more noticeable as one ages, and appear more pronounced in warm to hot climates. When the body ages, the layer of fat surrounding the vein begins to [...]
Posted in Male vein health, sclerotherapy, Spider Veins, Varicose Veins on Nov 12th, 2011
When it comes to varicose veins or spider veins on the legs, most people believe that women are the only ones who suffer from this condition. However, men are also susceptible to getting these types of vein problems. Many men have a lot of hair on their legs that may hide the veins, and there [...]
Posted in sclerotherapy, Spider Veins, Varicose Veins, Venous Disease on Sep 14th, 2011
VeinGogh is a new technology being used today to quickly and effectively treat spider veins, telangiectasis, small angiomas and other benign vascular conditions. The technology used by the VeinGogh system uses Ohmic Thermolysis to treat vein conditions by delivering microbursts of electrical energy into damaged vessels. This results in the blood coagulating and the vessel [...]
Posted in sclerotherapy, Spider Veins, Varicose Veins, Venous Disease on Aug 10th, 2011
Venous leg ulcers are painful open wounds that occur in the lower leg. These ulcers occur when the valves in blood vessels fail to let blood flow back to the heart resulting in blockage or slowing of blood. Venous leg ulcers can occur spontaneously or after an injury to the leg. Along with the wound [...]
Posted in sclerotherapy, Varicose Veins, Venous Disease on Jul 7th, 2011
One of the major vein problems affecting about 25% of women and 18% of men is varicose veins. This health condition involves veins that have become warped, swollen and filled with blood. These can often be seen on the ankles and legs and they may be painful and unattractive. However, while some varicose veins may create cosmetic [...]
Posted in sclerotherapy, Spider Veins, Uncategorized on Jun 7th, 2011
Spider veins are the small purple and red lines found on the face, legs and hands. They are usually just a cosmetic concern and are rarely a serious health issue. However, they can be unattractive and make the sufferer very self-conscious. Women and men suffer from spider veins, but they occur more often in women. [...]
Posted in sclerotherapy, Spider Veins, Uncategorized, Varicose Veins, Venous Disease on May 3rd, 2011
Ulcers which develop in the leg can lead to pain, an unsightly appearance and poor blood circulation in the affected area. They may also cause the lower leg to experience increased blood pressure. These types of ulcers are referred to as venous leg ulcers and they occur more frequently in women and in older people. [...]
Posted in sclerotherapy, Spider Veins, Uncategorized, Varicose Veins, Venous Disease on Apr 8th, 2011
Varicose veins and spider veins can be treated by sclerotherapy and laser therapy in the doctor’s office. These treatments usually only last less than one hour and most patients can fully function again in their day-to-day lives in the same day of the treatment. This is a comparatively advanced form of skin care mostly for [...]
Posted in sclerotherapy, Spider Veins, Uncategorized, Varicose Veins, Venous Disease on Mar 22nd, 2011
My hook phlebectomy was on August 8, 2009, and I was very nervous. However, my nerves were calmed by the time we were ready to start. The technician was very nice, very reassuring, and the doctor was considerate, concerned about pain, and extremely detailed in his work. The most calming thing was the way they [...]