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 […]
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 […]
Persistent leg swelling, aching, or changes in the skin around your ankles can be signs of a circulation problem. One possible cause is chronic venous insufficiency, or CVI, which affects how effectively blood returns from your legs toward your heart. At Palisades Vein Center, we evaluate these concerns and help patients understand their treatment options. […]
