Varicose veins develop when blood is unable to properly circulate through the body. If blood is unable to circulate with ease, blood valves inside of veins can be damaged and may stop working. When blood valves fail, blood pools in the affected veins, and veins become visible through your skin as spider or varicose veins. […]
Recent advances in medicine have left vein stripping surgery behind as an archaic, invasive, and often ineffective procedure for varicose vein removal. Nowadays, varicose vein treatments are non-invasive, more than 90% effective, and require little to no recovery time. Popular new varicose vein treatments like sclerotherapy, laser therapy, and endovenous laser treatment can be performed […]
Spider veins are clusters of blood vessels that are visible on the surface of the skin. They can appear as red, blue, or purple in color and get their name because they commonly look like spider webs or spider legs. Spider veins are typically found on the face or legs and are a sign that […]
Varicose veins are commonly viewed as a cosmetic issue. People suffering from venous disorder go to great lengths to cover their damaged veins, using makeup to cover visible veins on their faces or wearing pants every day to hide varicose veins on their legs. While varicose veins in many cases are just a cosmetic concern, […]
If you are on Medicare and are considering having your varicose veins repaired, you’re probably wondering if your plan will cover the treatment. Medicare coverage varies by state and region, so the only way to know for sure if Medicare will cover your procedure is by having your doctor request a preauthorization; the outcome of […]
Unless you’re suffering from a blood clot, getting your varicose veins treated is probably not an emergency procedure, so you should take your time researching specialists to find the best varicose vein doctor in your area. Choosing the wrong doctor could result in suffering through multiple expensive and ineffective treatments. Follow the tips below to […]
It’s an urban myth that varicose veins are caused by crossing your legs or taking hot baths. In truth, varicose veins are caused by blood not being able to move freely through your veins. When you can see dark purple veins protruding through your skin, it is a signal that the blood in those veins […]
Varicose veins are genetic, so if you have them now, chances are your mother had them too. And even though your mother may have hated how the protruded veins made her legs look, she probably never had them treated. Old procedures for removing varicose veins were costly and dangerous, so many women of previous generations […]
Did you really think varicose veins are an old woman’s problem? Think again. Recent research has confirmed that over 56 percent of male population suffer from these not so sexy bulging veins, mainly in their lower extremities. Genetically, women are still more prone to develop vein-related disorders, but it seems men are no longer out […]
Celebrities are always on display, particularly the female ones. It might not be fair to them, but let’s face it, that’s just the reality. Whether it’s a TV star or a supermodel, leg veins are not picky. The hectic lifestyle, together with constant wearing of high heels would take their toll on everyone’s legs. Fortunately, […]