Anyone sporting varicose veins knows all too well how unsightly these veins can be. However, varicose veins can become more than a cosmetic nuisance over time. Some sufferers will begin to experience uncomfortable symptoms with those bulging veins that can…
Summer is nearly over, but the remnants of summer may remain long after the weather cools down. If you are heading into fall feeling self-conscious about varicose veins that kept you out of your favorite shorts this year, now is…
Treatment for spider and varicose veins has become much less invasive over the years, thanks to the introduction of injectable solutions and other types of therapies. At Advanced Varicose Vein Treatments of Manhattan, Dr. Ronald Lev offers a wide range…
Varicose veins have traditionally been associated with little blue-haired ladies sporting support stockings. However, this image of varicose veins may leave many adults mistakenly assuming they are immune from this problem. The truth is that varicose veins can strike both…
Varicose veins may be painful and unsightly but for some patients, the fear of vein treatment far outweighs the discomfort and embarrassment of their current condition. If you have been avoiding vein treatment due to anxiety about the procedure, there…
Chronic venous insufficiency or CVI is one of the top causes of varicose veins, as well as the uncomfortable symptoms that often accompany them. The Vascular Disease Foundation estimates that as many as 20 percent of adults have this condition,…
Varicose veins are a common problem among women, especially as they get older. However, did you know varicose veins can also affect men as well? According to the American Heart Association, around 23 percent of all adults living in the…
Most people see varicose vein treatment as a purely cosmetic procedure. However, there are more reasons to consider varicose vein treatment than merely the cosmetic ones. Consider these three reasons why varicose vein treatment might be the right choice for…
Venous ulcers, open sores that typically form on the ankle or foot, are one of the most serious complications associated with venous insufficiency and varicose veins. Certain risk factors will make some varicose vein sufferers more likely to develop this…
Varicose veins that start out as a cosmetic annoyance can also develop uncomfortable physical symptoms. Unfortunately, many patients choose to suffer these symptoms in silence, because they do not think their insurance companies will cover the cost of treatment. The…
