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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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. [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Venous Leg Ulcers

Ulcers are breaks in the skin that will not heal, and the most common type found in the lower extremities are venous leg ulcers. According to http://www.varicosetoperfect.com/ulcers.htm, these ulcers are generally found just above the ankle, on the inside of the leg, and they occur when the one-way valves in the veins of the legs [...]

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Dr. Sinnathamby is introducing a new treatment for those of you who suffer from embarrassing spider veins, rosacea, and red spots. At Varicose to Perfect, you can be treated in minutes with the newest technology, VeinGogh.  Leaving you picture perfect. The VeinGogh Ohmic Thermolysis System generates a tiny, regulated, high frequency current delivered to the [...]

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Unsightly veins that appear just below the surface of the skin, often on the legs and feet can be varicose veins. Varicose veins are caused by pressure from walking and standing. They are the result of faulty valves within the veins. The venous system consists of arteries that carry oxygenated blood away from the heart [...]

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Suffer no longer! Reach out for relief. Many endure the discomfort and humiliation of unsightly veins, unaware that successful, comfortable, minimally invasive treatment options are available. Varicose and spider veins do not go away without treatment, so seeking medical attention is imperative. “Venous disease is greatly underdiagnosed,” says Sukir Sinnathamby, MD.  “People should not accept [...]

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