When vein doctors use the term “less-invasive,” people who are living with varicose veins may wonder what that really means. Some of us may have heard stories in the past about people having very difficult experiences after undergoing what’s known as vein stripping or vein ligation. That procedure was used for 40 years – during that time it was the only procedure vein doctors had available for treating varicose veins. Today you have other options for varicose vein treatments. › Continue reading
Varicose veins aren’t just unsightly, says vein doctor David Engleman. They’re an inherited, progressive condition that can become serious over time. We asked Dr. Engleman to answer some of the questions you might be asking yourself if you have varicose veins. Dr. Engleman graciously spent time with us to share his expertise and talk about what a good vein doctor can do to help with venous diseases. › Continue reading
There’s exciting news in the world of vein clinics and varicose vein treatment. Advancements in varicose vein and spider vein treatment have made a significant improvement in many aspects of the patient’s experience. And today more insurance companies offer fair coverage for such treatment, which means many more people who need it can receive it.
Video of ultrasound-guided diagnosis of varicose veins
We caught up last week with Dr. Andrew Kwak of Lumen Laser Center in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. He was kind enough to spend some time with us on the phone to share his perspective on some of the questions people with varicose veins often ask. Thanks, Dr. Kwak, for sharing with our readers here on the www.vein-treatment.com blog:
What’s this new laser treatment for varicose veins, how was it discovered, and how does it work? › Continue reading
Along with the development of less invasive treatments for varicose veins, there’s been a proliferation of places identifying themselves as vein centers or vein clinics. But how do you know if you are coming to a legitimate vein center where you’ll receive only the best advice and treatment for your varicose and spider veins? And how do you know when a vein doctor is not really a vein doctor? › Continue reading
Vein treatment methods have come a long way in the past decade. As recently as ten years ago varicose vein stripping was the only real treatment available to patients. Vein stripping typically requires patients to undergo general or regional anesthesia, and then incisions are made where the veins are tied off and removed. Recovery can take up to four weeks for some patients having the procedure and, as www.emedicinehealth.com notes, varicose vein stripping may leave scars, bruising and can cause bleeding. On top of this, they say that there is a possibility of negative side effects, such as persistent numbness to the skin if nerves were damaged in the surgery. Luckily, there are more options available today than ever before. › Continue reading
The question “Is varicose vein treatment worth the cost?” can only be answered by you. A number of factors must be taken into account as you decide including level of discomfort, insurance coverage and type of treatment. Think about all the following issues as you consider your decision.
First, how painful or uncomfortable are your varicose veins? How unsightly? If you are suffering on any level you may wish to consider treatment. › Continue reading
Good question. What IS surgery? Is varicose vein surgery really surgery? Well, Medicine.net, says it has multiple meanings. Surgery is first defined as a branch of medicine that deals with diseases and conditions that can be cured or made better through some operation. Second, it’s the name of the work a surgeon does. In other countries like England, a surgery is the name given to the office used by a doctor or dentist. But here in America, most of us think of it differently. › Continue reading
When vein doctors use the term “less-invasive,” people who are living with varicose veins may wonder what that really means. Some of us may have heard stories in the past about people having very difficult experiences after undergoing what’s known as vein stripping or vein ligation. That procedure was used for 40 years – during that time it was the only procedure vein doctors had available for treating varicose veins. Today you have other options for varicose vein treatments.
Varicose veins aren’t just unsightly, says vein doctor David Engleman. They’re an inherited, progressive condition that can become serious over time. We asked Dr. Engleman to answer some of the questions you might be asking yourself if you have varicose veins. Dr. Engleman graciously spent time with us to share his expertise and talk about what a good vein doctor can do to help with venous diseases. 
We caught up last week with Dr. Andrew Kwak of Lumen Laser Center in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. He was kind enough to spend some time with us on the phone to share his perspective on some of the questions people with varicose veins often ask. Thanks, Dr. Kwak, for sharing with our readers here on the www.vein-treatment.com blog:
Along with the development of less invasive treatments for varicose veins, there’s been a proliferation of places identifying themselves as vein centers or vein clinics. But how do you know if you are coming to a legitimate vein center where you’ll receive only the best advice and treatment for your varicose and spider veins? And how do you know when a vein doctor is not really a vein doctor? 
The question “Is varicose vein treatment worth the cost?” can only be answered by you. A number of factors must be taken into account as you decide including 
Good question. What IS surgery? Is varicose vein surgery really surgery? Well, 