Hormones And Varicose Veins
A number of studies have shown that hormonal levels influence the development of varicose veins. Nearly 70% of women develop varicose and spider veins during pregnancy. The appearance of vein disorders are due to changes in hormonal levels, as well…
Advancements in Technology Revolutionizing Sclerotherapy in Orange County
Cryotherapy Chances are you’ve heard about sclerotherapy, the most effective treatment to eliminate spider veins and reticular veins, which affect around 50 percent of women. During this procedure, Dr Leary injects a thin needle filled with a sudsing solution into…
Venous Disease in Orange County
Venous Disease – Ways to Ease your Symptoms Venous disease occurs when valves in the veins of the legs are unable to efficiently propel blood back to the heart. This condition is chronic and progressive and can cause pain, swelling…
Sclerotherapy in Orange County – Questions to Ask your Doctor
What questions to ask your vein doctor Use this checklist as a guide during your exam to determine if you are a good candidate for sclerotherapy and to feel confident you’ve found thebest doctor to administer the treatment. Were you…
Veins Around The Eyes
Those cosmetically unpleasant veins that run around the side and under (lateral) the eye can be treated. They can be treated by a few different techniques. The first is by a micro-phlebectomy. In this procedure a small area around the…
Leg Vein Terminology
Superficial Vein A vein in the lower part of the body above the deep fascia that covers the muscles of the leg. Femoral Leg Vein A vein that is deep in the leg that carries blood back to the heart.…
What is a Phlebologist?
A Phlebologist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the veins. A significant part of a phlebologist’s work is involved with the treatment of superficial venous disease, most frequently of the leg but includes…
High Heels And Varicose Vein Causes
Even though high heels are extremely popular in Orange County, they are not stylish for your veins. If you are wearing a heel more than 1.5 inches high on a daily basis, your calf muscles will not be effectively pumping…
How to put on Compression Hose
If you suffer from leg pain due to circulatory issues or veins problems, Dr. Leary may recommend wearing compression hose. Also, for the best results with sclerotherapy you should wear compression hose for 3 days after each treatment. Compression hose…
SPIDER VEIN TREATMENT IN ORANGE COUNTY
Spider Veins are small, distorted blood vessels that are visible through the skin. They get their name from the spider web pattern they create. Spider veins plague up to 60% of the population. Anyone can get them but women are…