Q: I have a small blue vein under my eye. It is becoming more noticeable. Can the Veinwave be used safely to remove this vein?
A: Bluish veins are usually too large to be treated effectively with a Veinwave. Without seeing it, I cannot be sure. The Veinwave can be used near the eye but it [...]
Q: I have friend aged 34, modestly built. He travels all day by 2-wheeler. He has dark pigmentation of both legs. It started around ankles and is now spreading up. No veins are visible. Feet are spared. Doctors suggested varicose vein surgery. Does it help?
A: Ankle brownish skin pigmentation is a classic sign of venous [...]
Q: I had vuvlar/labia veins during my 3rd pregnancy. I had to spend a lot of time in bed with pain and heaviness. This continued 3 yrs postpartum so I had the surgery, 9 mos ago the Dr. said I had pcs and removed some huge veins, now 6 mos pregnant and veins are back, [...]
Q: I am only 21 years old but I have painful veins on my left leg. I have had them since I was very young, and they only become worse. They are only on one leg. That is the best option to treat the appearance? Thank you.
A: You need to see a qualified Phlebologist for [...]
Q: Do Sunburns Cause Spider Veins?
A: Did you know that if you are fair skinned, you are more at risk for facial spider veins?
As you certainly know, people with fair skin have a higher tendency for their skin to be more damaged by the sun than their darker skinned friends. Sun damage can cause a [...]
Q: How do vein doctors help with problem veins?
A: Our veins can cause trouble in many areas of the body, but by far the most common reason people visit vein doctors is for problems with the veins in their legs. The reason is simple: The veins in our legs do a tremendous amount of the [...]
Q: How do I choose a vein doctor?
A: When you’ve decided to do something as personal as having your varicose veins fixed, you want to be sure you’re choosing just the right vein doctor. Remember to ask yourself this: How do you feel now that you’ve interviewed the vein doctor? Here are some important questions [...]
Q: Why go to a vein clinic instead of a hospital for varicose vein treatment?
A: Hospitals have come a long way since the 1600s when the print below was made, but the answer is simple. Today all modern vein treatments are done mainly in vein clinics (sometimes called vein centers). Not only is it less [...]
Q: My compression stockings really hurt the back of my knees I cannot gt my compression stocking to not have wrinkles. These wrinkles gather around the back of my knee and really hurt. How do I overcome that?
A: The keys with compression stockings are that they fit properly and that they are worn. It seems [...]
Q: I have to wear a compression sock because I had a DVT and the valve in the vein that runs behind my knee is broken. I am still young and would like this fixed so I don’t have to wear the sock. Is there a procedure to fix this?
A: I strongly recommend that you continue [...]
Q: Is EVLT recommended for lipodermatosclerosis (LDS)?
A: Lipodermatosclerosis is a form of scarring due to venous insufficiency. It will not go away with the laser procedure but may improve if treamtent gets rid of the cause of your venous insufficiency.
- Dr. Wright
Q: Is it harmful to your leg circulation to sit with them crossed?
A: Leg crossing has by myth been accused of causing all varieties of circulatory problems.
Interestingly, there has not been a scientific article confirming this ingrained and still-propogated rumor. Even more fascinating, there is strong and growing evidence the leg crossing favors circulation, especially [...]
Q: If I have problems with just one leg, can I wear one compression stocking on the affected leg?
A: You can wear stockings on both as a matter of fashion.
- Dr. Wright
Q: It’s been a year since my surgery and I still have brusing. Does that mean it is permanent?
A: Probably not. Most likely what you are seeing is not really bruising, but what we refer to as staining. This is a light brownish discoloration, which looks like a light bruise. This is caused from trapped [...]
Will Veinwave treat mattes of spider veins?
Absolutely! Some of the vest results come from treating the mattes that were caused by sclerotherapy injections or similar treatments. The tiny vessels are difficult to treat with lasers and other technologies, but the Veinwave provides a very high level of patient satisfaction.
- Dr. Wright
