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Category Archives: Blog
Sclerotherapy
I was discussing spider vein groupons and living social deals with a patient the other day. I see the ads come up now and again to “get rid of your ugly spider veins”, and usually the offer is for one or two treatments. I’ve even run one living social deal…
Working Out with Compression Stockings
I work out. I’m not overweight. My legs don’t swell. So why do I wear compression stockings? Well honestly, I only wear them sometimes. A guy at my gym was wearing these funky knee high socks, and asked if I could get them for him. Well the funky socks are…
Support Hose and Stockings
I see very few people who use support stockings on a regular basis. “They’re hot.” “They’re hard to put on.” “They roll down my leg.” “They’re expensive.” “They don’t help” There are a lot of reasons people don’t use them, but there is one good reason to consider them.…
Laser Vein Treatment vs Radiofrequency Vein Treatment
Presently there are two endovenous methods to correct Venous Insufficiency, the cause of varicose veins. Radiofrequency ablation or EVRF works by threading a catheter into the incompetent vein. The catheter delivers radiofrequency or microwave energy directly to the vein wall which causes the collagen in the vein to contract…
Will Exercise Get Rid of My Varicose Veins?
In short: NO. Once they have formed, visible varicose veins and spider veins will not disappear with exercise alone. But….Certainly weight loss through diet and exercise you may reduce the chances of getting varicose and spider veins in the first place. Other risks that YOU can control: Use of moisturizers…
Women and Blood Clots
women and blood clots I came across a well written blog on blood clots. Its a bit surprising how long this went without being diagnosed.
Venous Ulcers
Venous Ulcers The very first patient I treated with VNUS closure (or the new name Venefit) had a venous stasis ulcer. That was seven years ago. Before that, I would see her for months at a time working to get her wound closed only to have it re-open within months…
Painful Leg Veins
Painful leg veins But dont I need those painful leg veins? One of the most common questions that patients ask prior to treatment is “What if I need those veins for a heart bypass someday?” I think that’s a great question because I asked that same question when I trained…
VNUS Closure story
Vnus Closure Story This is an amazing and encouraging story featured on CNN about a VNUS Closure story in USA. It makes VNUS closure out to be the outstanding, most advanced and effective treatment for painful varicose veins. Here at Advanced Venous Solutions, we pioneered the use of VNUS Closure…