If you suffer from varicose veins or other vein diseases, you are one of the eighty million people in the United States who do. But just because there are so many sufferers, it doesn’t mean that you’re destined to suffer in a group. Vein disease can be serious, and may also indicate other medical issues or lead to health issues down the road. In fact, varicose veins can lead to burning, swelling, itching, pain and fatigue. You may even feel restless, or that you need to move your legs constantly. Endovenous Laser, or EVLT, is a minimally invasive procedure that treats venous reflux, which ca ..read more

Lymphedema is a little-understood disease. Though between 1 and 2 million American suffer from Primary Lymphedema, and 2 to 3 million suffer from Secondary Lymphedema, it is not an issue that seems commonly talked-about or one that many people are aware of. Though Lymphedema is little discussed, it can be a serious issue that can affect populations that are already experiencing health issues. In fact, there are two main types of Lymphedema. Primary Lymphedema comes on its own, and not as a side effect of another issue. Secondary Lymphedema refers to Lymphedema that does occur as a side effect ..read more

Facial vascular lesions are inconvenient and may affect our self-esteem. They often appear in prominent places, such as our lips, noses, fingers, or by our eyes. In the past, you would simply have to accept their appearance, and try to hide them with makeup. Thankfully, we have options now to help! Keep reading to learn more about Telangiectasia, those pesky little marks that keep us second-guessing ourselves. What are they? Technically, Telangiectasia are blood vessels that are red, purple, or blue and appear on the surface of the skin of the face, upper chest, and neck. They resemble spider ..read more

Our blood does so much for us. It brings our cells oxygen and helps keep all of our extremities working properly. As the pathway for blood, our veins are very important in keeping our bodies working as they should, though many of us take our veins for granted.  When our veins start acting up though, our blood is affected too. Our veins can get clogged and damaged, just like any other part of our body. Sometimes a vein issue simply changes our appearance, while other times a vein issue can cause real harm. If you have concerns about your veins, it’s worth seeing a doctor to make sure there is n ..read more

Our veins do so much for us, so when they stop working properly it can cause quite a situation. Sometimes, our veins start behaving strangely as a side effect of another illness or treatment (such as surgery), but they can act out on their own, too. If you have a vein issue, you may have starting learning about various treatments that can help you recover. Depending on your specific issue, some treatments may be more suitable than others, so it’s important to consult your physician before you try a new treatment or therapy on your own. That being said, compression therapy might be a good optio ..read more

With Photoshop being so popular these days, it’s easy to imagine that everyone else has beautiful, pristine, mark-free skin. Fortunately, that’s not the case. We all have scars, imperfections, and birthmarks to set us apart. Granted, some issues are easier to deal with than others. Birthmarks like lip hemangioma can be troublesome, and people may elect to get them removed. Keep reading to learn more about lip hemangioma and venous lakes. Is it Dangerous? A hemangioma is a type of vascular tumor that often occurs early in life and resembles a birthmark. Don’t let the word “tumor” scare you. The ..read more

There’s so much about the human body that we just ignore until it starts acting up. We look at the world around us until we realize it’s actually harder to see than it used to be. Thank goodness for glasses and contacts. The same goes for hearing. It’s only when we’re in a loud restaurant and having trouble hearing stories do we wonder if it might be time for a hearing aid. One of the most often-forgotten parts of our body runs through our entire system, from our toes up to our heads. The Lymphatic System might be easily overlooked, but it’s very important. We especially realize this when it’s ..read more

Here come the warmer temperatures, sunshine and plenty of time outdoors! Now is the time of year when your wardrobe transitions from the cozy layers of winter to the liberating light attire of summer. The excitement may ebb a bit when you remember that you have a large bruise on your leg, but what if it is something else? What you may have is skin staining, a symptom of venous stasis dermatitis. What is Venous Stasis Dermatitis? Over our lifetimes, we have come to recognize any purplish or red discoloration on our skin as a bruise, an indication that we have damaged the capillaries in the skin ..read more