Vein Blog

• Compression Stockings
• December 6, 2022

So your vein doctor has ordered compression stockings for you but are very difficult to put on. Thankfully there are a number of stock aids sold online. A sock aid can help with the difficulty of putting on compression stockings and socks.  After 20 years of assisting with varicose vein treatment,... Read More

• Varicose Vein Treatment
• December 6, 2022

Varithena is a minimally invasive procedure designed to treat varicose veins by using prescription medicine injected in the form of a microfoam to close off a non-functioning vein. Primarily used for the treatment of the great saphenous vein system (GSV), Varithena is a non-thermal, non-tumescent treatment... Read More

• Varicose Veins
• December 6, 2022

A Guide to Perforator Veins The venous system of the lower limbs consists primarily of deep and superficial veins but there is a system of veins that connect the two, these are known as perforator veins. There are two main superficial veins: the Great Saphenous vein (GSV) and the Small Saphenous... Read More

• vein Doctor
• May 10, 2022

Have you visited a vein specialist recently? Did you get the feeling the doctor was pressuring you into getting vein treatment you don’t need? If so, I want to share some important information with you—information that could spare you a great deal of stress and possibly save you thousands of dollars.  At... Read More

• Varicose Vein Treatment
• March 14, 2021

Invasive varicose veins surgery is often considered a last resort for treating severely damaged veins; fortunately there are many types of varicose veins surgery, ranging from minimally invasive to invasive options to consider as ways to eliminate varicose veins.  Prior to recommending varicose veins... Read More

• vein Doctor
• February 12, 2021

What Is The Term For A Vein Doctor? More than 20% of people will get varicose veins or spider veins in their lifetime, requiring them to visit a vein doctor. Of course, the term vein doctor is a bit broad since three different groups of physicians use this term, so what is a vein doctor called?... Read More

• Spider Vein Treatment
• January 25, 2021

What Is Sclerotherapy? Sclerotherapy is an effective minimally invasive option for the treatment of varicose veins and spider veins.  The procedure involves injecting a special solution, known as a sclerosant, directly into the affected vein.  Upon injection, the sclerosant solution... Read More

• Spider Vein Treatment
• January 25, 2021

What Is Laser Treatment For Spider Veins? Laser treatment for spider veins has been found to be one of the quickest and most effective procedures to treat and completely remove unwanted spider veins. Unlike most treatment options, laser treatment for spider veins is completely non-invasive, painless,... Read More

• Varicose Vein Treatment
• January 25, 2021

Ultrasound guided sclerotherapy, or UGS, is a specialized procedure designed to treat and eliminate branch varicose veins located at or just below, the surface of the skin.  Ultrasound guided sclerotherapy is especially useful in treating any smaller branch veins the remain after vein ablation. Like... Read More

• Varicose Vein Treatment
• October 30, 2020

Debbie Middleton’s lower left leg started swelling up. So, she was sent to a vein specialist. Turns out, she had varicose veins. A leaky vein in her leg needed to be closed off. There were a couple of treatment options for her to consider. She chose a newer, safer procedure using Medtronic’s VenaSeal™... Read More