Why go to a vein clinic instead of a hospital for varicose vein treatment? Hospitals have come a long way since the 1600s when this print was made, but the answer is simple. Today all modern vein treatments are done mainly in vein clinics (sometimes called vein centers). Not only is it less complicated to go there than to a hospital–you don’t have to be “admitted” and you won’t have to pay hospital overhead charges–but you’ll still have a fully qualified physician performing or overseeing your procedure with all the latest equipment and instruments. You’ll be covered by insurance the same as if you were in a hospital. And often it’s easier to get to a vein clinic than to a hospital. › 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
Getting treated for any vein problem by a vein doctor is like any other medical problem. You have to get a full examination to get an accurate diagnosis. Whoever you choose as your vein doctor should have a lot of experience dealing with varicose veins and other types of vein problems.
If you want to try helping yourself before you see a vein doctor, there are some things you can do to help keep your varicose veins from getting worse. The Mayo Clinic recommends these self-care methods for varicose veins: exercise, losing weight, avoiding tight clothes, elevating your legs as often as possible, and not standing or sitting for long periods. These actions coupled with using compression stockings may help keep varicose veins from getting worse. › 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
You don’t have to be old to have varicose veins. You could be uncomfortable or unhappy about them at any age. And you might worry that treating varicose veins might hurt, cost too much, or not work very well.
You’re not alone. It’s perfectly reasonable to research the procedures available to treat varicose veins. If simple diet, exercise changes or possibly compression stockings don’t do the trick, here are some options…
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
Can varicose veins mess up my tattoo? Absolutely, is the answer. And not only can varicose veins mess up your tattoos, but you risk messing up your health if you get a tattoo over a varicose vein.
Because varicose veins carry blood away from the heart rather than toward it, many tattoo artists feel it is comparatively safe to tattoo over them. Yet those who are honest will advise that any fine detail work that’s done over a varicose vein is likely to become distorted as the bulging vein grows and spreads and darkens the skin over time. › Continue reading
Did you know that if you are fair skinned, you are more at risk for facial spider veins? As you certainly know, people with fair skin have a higher tendency for their skin to be more damaged by the sun than their darker skinned friends. Sun damage can cause a variety of harmful skin issues, the most immediately noticeable of which are sunburns. Repeated sunburns cause damage the skin, and skin damage caused by the sun can lead to facial spider veins. So yes, sunburns and spider veins can go hand in hand (sometimes). Spider veins can be completely unrelated to sun exposure, however, so if you have spider veins already, they may well not have been caused by too much fun in the sun. › Continue reading
Why go to a vein clinic instead of a hospital for varicose vein treatment? Hospitals have come a long way since the 1600s when this print was made, but the answer is simple. Today all modern vein treatments are done mainly in vein clinics (sometimes called vein centers). Not only is it less complicated to go there than to a hospital–you don’t have to be “admitted” and you won’t have to pay hospital overhead charges–but you’ll still have a fully qualified physician performing or overseeing your procedure with all the latest equipment and instruments. You’ll be covered by insurance the same as if you were in a hospital. And often it’s easier to get to a vein clinic than to a hospital. › 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. 
Getting treated for any vein problem by a vein doctor is like any other medical problem. You have to get a full examination to get an accurate diagnosis. Whoever you choose as your vein doctor should have a lot of experience dealing with varicose veins and other types of vein problems.
You don’t have to be old to have varicose veins. You could be uncomfortable or unhappy about them at any age. And you might worry that treating varicose veins might hurt, cost too much, or not work very well.
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 
Can varicose veins mess up my tattoo? Absolutely, is the answer. And not only can varicose veins mess up your tattoos, but you risk messing up your health if you get a tattoo over a varicose vein.
Did you know that if you are fair skinned, you are more at risk for facial 