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 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 [...]
Posted in Spider Veins, Varicose Veins on Sep 11th, 2009
Healthy Legs keep you as active as you want to be. Work or pleasure, they take you where you need to go! Great circulation efficiently brings your blood down from your heart to your legs and feet where it replenishes the cellular structure of your muscles, tissues and bones. It keeps you moving without pain [...]