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What does that mean for my veins? Since the FDA approval of a commercially-prepared formulation of polidocanol foam (PEM – polidocanol endovenous microfoam), PEM has been commonly used to treat varicose veins of the legs. The doctors who authored this research publication studied their results with PEM treatment of varicose...
What does that mean for my veins? So what is the “anterior accessory great saphenous vein”, and why did I choose this paper to summarize for you? Well I’m glad you asked! First of all, the “anterior accessory great saphenous vein” is one of the leg veins that can cause...
What does that mean for my veins? In this study, Dr. Kathleen Gibson and her other physician co-investigators evaluated the effectiveness of a new technique to treat abnormal leg veins that can be the cause of venous ulcers using a small laser fiber placed through a tiny needle to close...
What does that mean for my veins? This research study addresses the problem of bleeding from varicose veins. Thankfully, this is a very uncommon problem, but when it occurs the bleeding can be quite dramatic, and in some cases life-threatening. At the very busy Vascular Institute of New York in...
What does that mean for my veins? In this research study the physicians compared two different “schools of thought” regarding varicose leg vein treatment – should the varicose veins be treated with a more simple approach where only the main source of the varicose veins is treated, or should this...
What does that mean for my veins? The most commonly used method for treating varicose veins of the leg is called “ablation”, which is a technique by which a small plastic tube (catheter) is inserted into the abnormal vein under local anesthesia and with ultrasound guidance, and generally performed in...
If you have varicose veins and make an appointment to be seen at a “vein center”, you probably assume that you will be evaluated and treated by a physician, and one with board certification in a vascular specialty, right? Well, not necessarily. These days “vein centers” are popping up all...
After reading my previous post on this topic, “Who is treating your veins?”, you now have a better understanding of the higher level of vascular expertise, experience, and formal training that is available from the vascular board certified physicians at Carolina Vein Care compared to physicians and non-physician providers at...
Noninvasive body contouring treatments and systems can help melt stubborn fat deposits that you’ve been trying to get rid of in the gym for ages. Even if you maintain a regular exercise plan and consume a healthy diet, pockets of stubborn and unwanted fat remain. SculpSure is a nonsurgical method...
Millions of adults experience varicose veins at some point throughout their lifetime. Malfunctioning veins caused by venous disease can take place for a variety of reasons, including being overweight, the excess pressure of on the body due to pregnancy, or poor blood flow throughout the body. Genetics also play a...
As the number of vein centers has increased, we see more and more patients who have had treatment and are now coming to see us, because they weren’t pleased with their results. Unsuspecting patients see an ad and make an appointment, thinking that they will see a vein specialist. They...
With the warmer weather we’re all wearing shorts or a dress that show more of our legs, so now is the time to get those varicose veins treated. Both men and women experience varicose veins which are not just a cosmetic issue. Varicose veins frequently cause leg pain, swelling, and...
