As the number of candles on our birthday cakes multiplies, so do little red, purple, and blue squiggly clusters of lines on our calves and ankles. Spider veins. Unlike varicose veins, spider veins usually aren’t painful, but they are a pain to look at when we put on shorts, a skirt, or a bathing suit. …
Facial Redness, Spider Veins, and Professional Advice No one wants to look in the mirror and see that their face looks red and blotchy, yet chronic facial redness plagues many men and women of all ages. Let’s take a look at the core causes of facial redness and what you can do to treat this …
Veins are the blood vessels responsible for moving blood from your extremities back to the heart to be replenished with more oxygen. Veins can be large, such as the veins in your legs that push blood from your feet back up to your heart. Other veins are very small and may be less than 1 …
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Spider veins can be distressing in appearance, although they often have no symptoms. However, many people seek spider vein treatment because the colored “starbursts” are so noticeable, especially when they occur on the face. Here’s what you need to know about spider veins and their treatment, courtesy of Dr. Ken Stevens and Premier Heart and …
Most patients who experience spider veins do not develop serious medical problems from these tiny red or blue vessels near the surface of the skin. However, for many, they represent a real roadblock to self-confidence. For these patients, sclerotherapy is often the spider vein treatment of choice because of its many benefits. How a Vein …
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Spider veins affect millions of people across the United States. Nonetheless, many people with this condition are embarrassed by the appearance of their veins. Fortunately, effective spider vein treatment is available from Premier Heart & Vein Care. What Are Spider Veins? Spider veins are abnormal veins that may appear anywhere on the body. However, these …
Spider veins might make you feel self-conscious or they might cause you physical discomfort. Fortunately, spider vein removal is usually a relatively quick and easy process. That said, if you’re looking to get rid of your spider veins, treatment isn’t necessarily something you want to rush into. Knowing what to expect and what to do …
If you have spider veins, you’re not alone. Millions of people in the US have some sort of vein problem, including spider veins. In 2015, 314,629 women and 7,541 men had spider vein treatment in the US, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Spider vein removal at a vein clinic has many benefits, …
Fortunately, spider veins are seldom serious medical problems. However, for some individuals, they steal self-confidence. The so-called gold standard of spider vein treatment is sclerotherapy. Learning about these vessels and this procedure helps patients understand whether they are good candidates for this treatment. Overview of Spider Veins These abnormal blood vessels get their name from …
For most individuals considering treatment, spider veins are a cosmetic rather than a medical issue. Understanding the basics of this vascular disorder and the spider vein treatment options available can help reduce patient stress. Overview of Spider Veins Spider veins are visible signs of venous insufficiency. According to the American College of Phlebology, patients with …
