Posted in EVLT, Painful Varicose Veins, Varicose Veins on Apr 28th, 2012
Varicose veins is a condition that affects nearly a quarter of women and eighteen percent of men. In the past, painful surgery was the only option that a person with varicose veins had. Thanks to the advances made in medical technology, there is a non-invasive procedure called Endo-venous laser treatment. What is EVLT? How is [...]
Posted in Spider Veins, Varicose Veins on Mar 27th, 2012
Spider veins are a frustrating sign of physical changes and age. Although they rarely cause any physical discomfort, they point to a need for a better focus on your health. Once you understand what causes spider veins, it is easy to determine what may have caused them and how to keep more from appearing. The [...]
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 Ambulatory Hook Phlebectomy, Painful Varicose Veins on Dec 2nd, 2011
Ambulatory phlebectomy – also known as “hook” phlebectomy – is a minimally invasive vein removal procedure that has helped both men and women return to active, healthy lifestyles with virtually no additional scaring or side effects. Compared to more traditional vein stripping methods, an ambulatory phlebectomy is a treatment option that can be performed in-office [...]
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 Varicose Veins, Venous Disease on Mar 25th, 2010
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 [...]
Posted in Spider Veins, Varicose Veins on Jan 12th, 2010
Dr. Sinnathamby and Staff, My experience with treatments at the Varicose to Perfect office were more positive than I expected and I feel that I now have “liberated legs!” Dr. Sinnathamby is an artist (in my opinion) in his techniques. He is a kind and very compassionate physician. He displayed a passion about this profession [...]
Posted in Spider Veins, Varicose Veins on Dec 13th, 2009
Before I went to see Dr. Sinnathamby and his staff my legs would ache, throb and feel tired almost every day. I tried different things, but I could not get any relief from the pain. If I had an activity planned that involved a lot of time on my feet, I was unsure as to [...]
Posted in Spider Veins, Varicose Veins on Oct 28th, 2009
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 [...]