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What to Expect After Varicose Vein Surgery

Published on May 1, 2025
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Varicose vein surgery improves comfort and confidence, and understanding recovery achieves the best results. Whether you’ve undergone laser treatment or another method of vein removal, being informed about what to expect will make your recovery journey smoother. The First Few

Which is Best for Facial Veins: Laser Therapy or Sclerotherapy?

Published on April 23, 2025
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Visible facial veins can affect your appearance and may feel challenging to address with simple skincare or makeup. At Nu Vela Laser and Vein Center in Los Angeles, Dr. Raffi Dishakjian specializes in targeted facial vein treatment options designed to

What Does Trapped Blood Look Like After Sclerotherapy?

Published on March 14, 2025
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Sclerotherapy is a popular treatment for spider veins and small varicose veins. This simple, minimally invasive procedure involves injecting a solution into the veins, causing them to break down. While the results are usually excellent, it’s important to understand that

How Does Pregnancy Impact Varicose Veins, and What Can Be Done?

Published on December 2, 2024
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Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it also brings some unexpected physical changes—including the development or worsening of varicose veins. If you’ve noticed swollen, twisting veins in your legs, you’re not alone. Varicose veins during pregnancy are common due to

How to Choose the Right Vein Specialist

Published on November 3, 2024
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When dealing with varicose veins, spider veins, or other venous issues, finding the right vein specialist means getting proper treatment with good results. Many factors must be considered when making this important decision, from the doctor’s qualifications to the available

What Are the Early Signs of Vein Disease and How Can It Be Prevented?

Published on November 3, 2024
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Vein disease affects the circulatory system, often unnoticed until more severe symptoms develop. Early detection is critical to preventing complications, and understanding the early signs of vein disease can help you take proactive steps toward treatment. Here, we’ll explore the

How Diabetes Can Seriously Damage Vein Health Over Time

Published on September 8, 2024
Vein disease symptoms in diabetics

Diabetes can impact vein health and lead to complications like chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins, and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Here’s how diabetes affects veins: Poor Circulation Vein disease symptoms in people with diabetes include poor circulation. Diabetes often leads

Why Early Detection and Treatment of Vein Disease Is Important

Published on August 4, 2024
symptoms of vein disease

Vein disease is an uncomfortable condition that causes leg pain, swelling, and discoloration. If left untreated, it significantly affects a person’s overall health and quality of life. Early detection of vein disease is critical for effective treatment and prevention of

7 Tips for Spider Vein-Free Legs

Published on July 2, 2024
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Spider veins are small, web-like veins visible on the skin’s surface, which may indicate underlying vascular issues beyond cosmetic concerns. Luckily, treatments like sclerotherapy and laser therapy exist to prevent and manage spider veins. Here are seven practical tips to

Coping with Pain from Varicose Veins

Published on March 18, 2024
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Varicose veins are swollen because your blood pools in them for some reason. Such reasons could be weakened valves within the veins, having a leg injury, being heavy, or even just getting old. Varicose veins aren’t just unsightly, but they’re