Treatment Options for Varicose Veins
Varicose veins have been around since Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine, recommended using tight bandages to compress the swollen veins. Although compression (with special elastic stockings these days) is still one of the treatments for varicose veins, today there are other options, such as those offered by Dr. Charles Dietzik, of the Vein and […]
How to Prepare for Sclerotherapy
When it comes to eliminating spider veins and small varicose veins, sclerotherapy is the treatment of choice. Understanding the basics of what it entails and the specific preparation required helps many patients avoid unwanted stress on the day of the appointment and as they heal. Understanding Sclerotherapy This same-day procedure is minimally invasive. Vascular surgeons […]
Hand Vein Treatment for Unsightly Veins
When you think of varicose veins, your legs are probably the first thing that comes to mind. You may opt for pants or long skirts to cover up those bulging purple veins in your legs. But what happens when you have ugly veins in your hands? These veins make your hands look unattractive and may make […]
An Experienced Vein Doctor Can Help Eliminate Vein Problems
Many individuals suffer from vein problems that make summer a time of self-consciousness and embarrassment. Varicose veins are large, raised twisted blood vessels that often appear in the legs and show a blue or purple-ish color on the surface of the skin. They are caused by the backup of blood within the veins and can […]
How Venous Doppler Ultrasound Works
One of the exams most helpful to a vein specialist is venous Doppler ultrasound. Vascular surgeons and other vein doctors often use it to rule out certain conditions, to better visualize varicose veins, and to determine the nature of a patient’s vein disease. Why Vein Doctors Use Venous Doppler A Doppler ultrasound exam assesses how […]
How a Vein Doctor Uses a CT Angiogram
One test a vein doctor uses to evaluate the condition of blood vessels is a computed tomography angiogram, or CT angiogram. Understanding how a physician uses this exam can help reduce stress for patients scheduled for the procedure. How This Technology Works CT angiography combines CT scan technology with contrast media to visualize blood vessels […]
Sclerotherapy “Hand Vein Treatment “
Quite often, the focus of cosmetic treatments to improve appearance as a result of age or sun damage is on the face. But one of the most tell-tale signs of aging is displayed through our hands. These signs of aging on the hands vary from person to person, but typical signs include loss of volume, […]
Why Doctors and Patients Love Sclerotherapy
Patients suffering from unsightly veins want treatment that is both effective and convenient. Sclerotherapy delivers. Doctors and patients alike recognize its value in treating spider veins and small varicose vessels. How Does Sclerotherapy Work? Although they seldom cause medical problems, spider veins and small varicose veins are often responsible for significant cosmetic concerns. They tend […]
Everything You Need to Know about Venous Doppler
Venous Doppler, also known as venous ultrasound, uses sound waves to create images of your blood vessels and the blood within them. Vein doctors use venous Doppler to determine the cause of varicose veins and to search for blood clots, narrowing of blood vessels, tumors and other abnormalities within the veins. Venous surgeons also use […]