Diseased veins occur when the internal walls of the leg veins and valves within begin to deteriorate. When a valve has given out, the blood may begin to flow in the wrong direction at times towards the feet rather than back towards the heart. This can cause spider veins or in deeper cases, varicose veins to […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Unlike most of the country, Florida is warm pretty much year round. That means nine to eleven months of “shorts weather”. While this is a blessing to most of us, if you are dealing with varicose veins, temperatures in the upper 90’s can be a troubling and even embarrassing issue that can mess with your […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...A phlebectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that uses a small scalpel or needle to remove varicose veins on the surface of the leg. It’s highly successful when performed in patients who are good candidates. This procedure is usually done within your physician’s office using a local anesthetic so that you remain awake for the procedure. […]
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