Tag: Vein conditions

Laser Therapy for Spider Veins

In most cases, laser therapy is considered the gold standard for spider vein treatment and elimination. Laser treatment’s focused beam of light is fast, non-invasive, efficient and requires no time-consuming hospital stays. It is performed in your vein specialist’s office, and with modern medical advances providing several different types of lasers with which to treat […]

What are Spider Veins?

Spider veins are small, dilated veins near the surface of the skin that can look like spider legs, spiderwebs, or stars, often with numerous tiny, fine lines radiating out from a center point, or may be fine, separate lines. Often red, blue, purplish or greenish in color, these little lines of about .3 to 1.5 […]

What are the Side Effects of Sclerotherapy?

After your first and subsequent treatments to eliminate spider veins and varicose veins, you may be instructed to wear gradient compression stockings to decrease any minor swelling you may experience and help your body’s healing process. Your doctor will provide you with detailed instructions on their correct placement, correct sizing to get the proper amount […]

Exercise and Varicose Veins

One of the most frequently asked questions is, “Does exercise have any effect on varicose veins and/or spider veins?” Our doctors always tell our patients that the benefits of exercise will outweigh the negatives. Exercise improves circulation, which can only be beneficial for the overall health of the individual. Of course, exercise can’t cure someone […]