Are Reticular Veins Dangerous?
Reticular veins are similar to varicose veins but smaller–and can create health problems if left untreated. The most noticeable characteristic of reticular veins is their appearance, which may look like tiny tree branches or a spider web, purple or blueish in color. Often found behind the knees, you may fail to notice them because of their location at […]
What Happens After EVLT
The Basics of Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT) If you have varicose veins/spider veins or have general concerns about your vein health, you may have already heard about endovenous laser treatment. Commonly abbreviated as EVLT, endovenous laser treatment is a state-of-the-art vein treatment that physicians routinely employ to address chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), swollen legs, and a range of varicose vein problems. EVLT is both extremely effective […]
Can Vein Problems, Like Varicose Veins, Cause Knee Pain?
In short, yes. Vein disease, including varicose veins, can bring on a variety of leg pain. Some of that leg pain can occur at the knee area. The only way to know for certain–and to check on your overall vein health, is by seeing our vein doctor. Our vascular surgeon specializes in vein health and offers many […]
How to Prevent Reticular Veins
Pretty much everyone has heard of varicose veins and spider veins, but did you know there’s a third type of vein that can cause similar symptoms? They’re called reticular veins, and like spider veins and varicose veins, they can be just as unsightly cause the same type of painful symptoms as larger varicose veins — and […]
What is EVLT Vein Treatment?
Almost everybody knows someone who has suffered from varicose veins. Fortunately, use of vein stripping as the conventional treatment for these abnormal blood vessels is a thing of the past. One convenient vein treatment option vascular clinics now offer is endovenous laser therapy (EVLT). Vein Health Overview Vein problems such as varicose vessels, spider veins, and reticular […]
What is Dermaplaning vs. Microdermabrasion?
When you’re looking to improve the look of your skin, exfoliation is a go-to solution. But with so many types of exfoliating skin care treatments available, you might be confused as to which type is right for you and your skin. In terms of results, like smoother softer skin, glowing complexion and reduction of fine […]
How To Keep Your Veins Healthy
Arteries, blood vessels, and veins are all part of the circulatory system. Your circulatory system assists with the delivery of blood throughout your body. The nutrients and oxygen contained in the blood must be distributed amongst every cell and organ. For this reason, when vein problems develop, achieving optimal health is impossible. The Importance of […]
The Most Recommended Treatment for Hand Veins
Hand Vein Basics Have you noticed the veins on the backs of your hands growing more noticeable over the years? Are they bulging against your skin? Do they look engorged, lumpy, or just plain unattractive? For many of us, hands simply aren’t an area of the body that ages well. Our skin naturally looses elasticity […]
Reticular Veins: What They Are
Just about everyone has heard of spider veins and varicose veins, but reticular veins? What are they? By size, reticular veins fall between the very small spider veins and larger varicose veins. And like their larger and smaller “cousins,” they can bulge and malfunction as a result of age, obesity, menopause, genetics and other factors. […]