If you’re considering treatment for varicose veins, it’s normal to have questions about potential long-term outcomes. One of the most common concerns patients ask is whether there are any long-term side effects of varicose vein surgery. It’s a fair question. No one wants to trade visible vein discomfort for a new problem years later. The […]
Many physicians have begun to offer varicose vein treatments. Unfortunately, most of these physicians have no experience in varicose veins treatments and are just pursuing this for the financial reward. We have noticed numerous patients seeking second opinions after being told they need vein surgery by their orthopedic surgeon, gynecologist, chiropractor and other unscrupulous specialty […]
Oral contraceptive or hormonal birth control can have many benefits for women. Not only does it allow for responsible family planning, it can also regulate a woman’s cycle, ease cramps, manage hormonal acne, manage PMDD and other medical conditions as well. Although there are several benefits to birth control, it is also associated with unwanted […]
Varicose veins affect 23% of people in the United States, so many people wonder if they are hereditary. The prevalence of varicose veins has many contributing factors, and genetics are one of them. The risk of developing varicose veins is higher if a close family member also has varicose veins, confirming a relationship between hereditary […]
At Palisades Vein Center, we are here to help all of our patients love their legs through varicose vein treatment, but we also want to educate our clients on positive lifestyle changes to keep their legs looking as great as possible naturally. If you are already seeing some preliminary signs of varicose veins developing and […]
Are you noticing more fine lines and wrinkles on your face? Patients come in all the time saying they have been considering Botox, but have been too nervous to try it. If you are one of those people and not sure who to trust or where to go to have your treatment, be sure to consider the […]
Varicose veins are very common in Western society and studies suggest that varicose veins and spider veins can affect an estimated 60% of the female population and 40% of the male population. Women tend to seek out treatment for varicose veins especially spider vein treatment more frequently than men. In the majority of cases, the initial […]
Varicose veins are fairly common. In fact, they affect about 30 – 40 million Americans. Many people have no pain or cosmetic issues. However, in many patients, large varicose veins are uncomfortable or present unacceptable cosmetic concerns. In the past, patients would undergo a “vein stripping” procedure. Typically this procedure was performed in the hospital […]