Visible varicose veins aren’t the only reason to give yourself the benefit of a thorough evaluation by a qualified vein doctor.  If your legs feel heavy, if they seem to feel more than ordinarily tired from walking or exercising, or if they ache or feel tender — those are all good reasons to visit a vein doctor.  Read more about other symptoms of varicose veins.
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Today your varicose veins can be fixed in a vein clinic rather than at a hospital. Unlike twenty or even ten years ago, you have many choices today.  You no longer need to undergo vein stripping, which is major surgery—with all the potential pain, side effects, and complications.  Today’s procedures are much simpler, and a good vein clinic can offer you all the latest options.  Current minimally invasive procedures include ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy for spider veins and endovenous laser treatment (EVLT) for varicose veins.  But which vein clinics are reputable and how would the average person know? › Continue reading

The vast majority of cases that reputable vein clinics treat involve varicose or spider veins.  Though varicosities can occur in other places on the body, doctors practicing in a vein clinic most often see patients with vein problems related to the legs and ankles. › Continue reading

What does a vein doctor know that we don’t? Many people argue about what really causes varicose veins. It’s a common discussion, especially among women who have them. But generally the controversies arise because most of us aren’t vein doctors.  We may not be familiar with vein treatments available to address these conditions which can often be serious — not just cosmetic.

Some believe that sitting the wrong way or crossing your legs can cause varicose veins. Others argue that lack of exercise will foster the formation of varicose and spider veins. How about wearing high heels? What about being overweight? Standing for long periods of time on the job?  What would the vein doctor say about all of this – myth or fact? › Continue reading

It’s not easy to make a choice when it comes to deciding on the best vein doctor and vein center to treat your varicose or spider veins. Not only are there many vein centers to choose from, but the number of doctors is also growing. It’s a good idea to first evaluate the individual vein doctor — because chances are, if the doctor meets the test, he or she will likely be working with a vein center that you can trust.

What’s a good way to start? Here are some important tips on how to choose the best vein doctor: › 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

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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

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…

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There is a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding about varicose veins among the public. Below we address some of the common misconceptions:

Any flaw in a leg is a varicose vein
Not true. Most people think any discoloration or bump on the legs is a varicose vein. And it can certainly be confusing. For example, a bruise is not necessarily a varicose vein, but varicose veins can sometimes produce bruising. Though varicose veins won’t necessarily look this bad, it’s best, if you’re not sure what’s going on with your legs, consult a qualified vein doctor.
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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