When the blood ceases to flow smoothly up the legs back to the heart and lungs, it may be because the veins are weak and not performing their intended function. The walls of the veins and the tiny valves inside push the blood against gravity with the help of the surrounding muscles. When they become […]

Spider veins are small, thread-like veins that look like red or purple spider webs just under the surface of your skin. They usually appear on the legs, face and hands, but may appear on the chest. They are cosmetically unappealing and most people would like them to disappear but don’t want the cost or risk […]

In the early stages, varicose veins may not cause any major health problems and may not yet be unsightly. However, untreated veins do tend to get worse over time. The veins get larger and larger, but the most dangerous symptom is poor circulation. There may be swelling, itching for no apparent reason, skin discoloration and […]

Have you ever noticed that just looking at yourself in the mirror in the morning can start your day off on the wrong foot? Unfortunately, when a person does not feel happy with what they see when they look in the mirror, it can cause them to feel disheartened, depressed and even angry. This can […]

Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) is a minimally-invasive procedure that uses medium frequency alternating current to ablate or remove dysfunctional biological tissue. Patients usually only require a local anesthetic or mild sedation for the procedure. It is used to treat varicose veins, tumors, heart issues, arthritis pain, lower back and neck pain, skin lesions and obstructive sleep […]

If you suffer from varicose veins, it can be extremely frustrating. Not only are they considered to be unattractive, but they can also become painful. You may find that your legs feel heavy, like they are dragging all of the time. They can ache so much that you have to put them up to find […]

Varicose veins appear most commonly in the legs and are those enlarged, bulging vessels that are often visible through the skin. They can resemble twisted cords in appearance. Women are more susceptible to developing varicose veins during pregnancy. The tendency to develop them can be hereditary, so if your mother had them while she was […]

We all love to spend time in the sun, but an unfortunate side effect of sun exposure is skin damage. When exposed to sunlight for long periods of time, the skin develops sunspots, which might also be called age spots. IPL therapy involves the use of intense pulsed light, and it’s frequently used to lighten […]

If you have problematic veins, whether they can be seen or not, sclerotherapy may be your best treatment option. It is a non-invasive treatment that uses an injection of a chemical, often a saline solution, into a vein that irritates the vein wall and causes the blood to coagulate and the vein to collapse. When […]

Spider veins are most common on the legs and face. They are similar to varicose veins but are much smaller. They are still visible through the skin, however, and can be red, blue, or purple. The often jagged turns these vessels take are why they are called spider veins. Although spider veins seldom result in […]