Compression Hose and Pregnancy
Graded compression hose worn during pregnancy can reduce the pressure in your legs and the swelling. It’s a good idea to wear them when you are going to be standing or sitting for long periods. Elevating your legs as much…
Leg Vein Treatments & Insurance
Venous disease is a medical issue that can lead to serious health issues. Because of this, most insurance companies cover the treatment of varicose veins. Many insurance companies, like physicians, believe the treatment of varicose veins is a necessity and…
Is Foam Sclerotherapy Safe?
Foam Sclerotherapy involves injecting blood vessels with a sclerosing solution, a chemical that collapses the vessels. The procedure uses a fine gauge needle and is sometimes guided by ultrasound. In foam sclerotherapy, the sclerosing agent is mixed with air just…
Just Say No to Vein Stripping | Newport Beach, CA
Treating swollen, achingvaricose veinsused to require a painful surgical procedure called “vein stripping”. This was performed in a hospital setting and involved general or spinal anesthesia. The surgeon would make surgical cuts and remove the bulging vein using a thin…
Avoiding Varicose Veins With Diet Choices
While genetics play a big role in whether you will get varicose veins, diet can help you avoid them for as long as possible. Below are some suggestions on foods to avoid or include in your diet to help maintain…
Best Time to Treat Spider Veins in Orange County
Sclerotherapy, the treatment to rid legs of spider veins can be done anytime of the year. At California Vein Specialists, we treat vein conditions year round. Many of our patients start to plan their sclerotherapy treatments after they have pulled…
Varicose Veins and Crossing Your Legs
Does crossing your legs cause varicose veins? A good question! Many people automatically cross their legs when taking a seat. Crossing your legs is a universal practice. It may be a habit or just a comfortable way of sitting. And…
Spider Veins on Your Face: Oh no!!
Legs aren’t the only place that spider veins can turn up. Spider veins on the face can appear on the nose, cheeks and chin. Their technical name is telangiectasia – a difficult name to pronounce and unfortunately a difficult thing…
Treating Hands For Signs Of Aging
Are your hands giving away your age? Are you spending long hours at the gym and a small fortune on anti-aging skin creams to stay looking youthful? But if you’re not taking care of your hands, you’re still spilling the…
How to get the best results with Sclerotherapy
Spider Veins are patches of red or purple veins that appear just beneath the surface of the skin. They can look like tree branches or spider webs with short and jagged lines. Most commonly found on the legs and face,…