Common Myths About Varicose Veins
When researching information about varicose veins, be careful not to fall prey to the abundance of misinformation you will find on various sites all over the web. Old wives’ tales abound regarding what causes and how to best treat varicose veins. The following information will set the record straight when it comes to your varicose veins and […]
What Hand Vein Treatment is Available?
As we age, the veins in our hands change with time. In many cases, the skin loses its elasticity, and the veins begin to bulge. This can be embarrassing, and it can cause your hands to appear older than they actually are. Fortunately, effective hand vein treatment is available. How are abnormal veins in the […]
Dealing with Reticular Veins
Although not as serious as varicose or spider veins, reticular veins can still be problematic and bothersome. Fortunately, you can eliminate these unsightly veins with the right treatment. What Are Reticular Veins? Reticular veins are small, dilated veins often visible beneath the skin’s surface. As many as 8 out of 10 adults have reticular veins. […]
Choosing the Right Treatment Option for Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are a significant cosmetic and medical concern that affects individuals all over the United States. These abnormal veins cause a number of painful symptoms, as well as embarrassment and low self-esteem. Fortunately, many different treatments are available to people with this condition. However, choosing the right treatment for varicose veins can be difficult. […]
What to Expect from a Sclerotherapy Session
When it comes to treating spider veins and small varicose veins, doctors consider sclerotherapy the gold standard of care. The injections are particularly effective for eliminating leg veins. Understanding what to expect from this vein treatment helps reduce the stress associated with a patient’s first session. What This Procedure Involves Vein doctors perform this treatment […]
Keep Your Hands Looking More Youthful With Hand Vein Treatment
Your face may be the first thing people notice when they look at you, but your hands come in at a close second – and that means that just like your face, your hands can make you appear older than you are and older than you feel. For most people, prominent, protruding hand veins are […]
What’s Involved in Sclerotherapy Hand Vein Treatment
Do you have bulging veins? Click here to learn how Sclerotherapy hand vein treatment can help and what it entails. What’s Involved in Sclerotherapy Hand Vein Treatment Bulging veins happen when you lose some volume and elasticity in the skin of your hands. It can make your hands look much older they they really are. […]
What to Expect from a Venous Doppler Procedure
One of the most useful types of technology for looking at a patient’s veins is the venous Doppler procedure. Doctors perform it on an outpatient basis at either a vascular clinic or a radiology facility. Overview of This Vein Testing A Doppler procedure uses ultrasound to examine blood vessels and help create a treatment plan. […]
The Ins and Outs of Reticular Veins
You likely know what varicose veins are. You probably have heard about spider veins as well. But when we tell our Vein & Vascular Institute in New Jersey patients that the blue lines on their thighs or legs are reticular veins, they often give us a puzzled look. How Do Reticular Veins Differ from Varicose Veins? […]