Vein Clinics of America (VCA) is now USA Vein Clinics and will continue to offer the highest standard of vein care treatments to more patients than ever. Our 40-year history of providing compassionate, patient-centric healthcare, our staff of highly skilled physicians, and commitment to our patients continues at USA Vein Clinics, the leader in vein healthcare across the country. We now offer you, as USA Vein Clinics, access to state-of-art treatments to achieve healthier legs: Endovenous Laser Therapy (EVLT): Using ultrasound guidance, a laser is inserted into the targeted vein and uses heat ..read more

For some, veins are much more prominent than for others. It could be due to more translucent skin that the veins simply show through much more easily, or it could potentially be due to the size of the veins. However, there is a point when the prominence and size can mean more, and that is when the veins seem to be bulging rather than just slightly bigger in appearance. Which brings us to the question: what causes bulging veins in feet? There are a few reasons why the veins in your feet are bulging, so let’s get into it. What causes bulging varicose veins? Varicose veins, frequently identified ..read more

Vulvar varicosities, also known as vulvar varices, are varicose veins that affect the vulva, labia minora and/or labia majora, which is the external part of a woman’s genitals. While not as common as other types of varicose veins, vulvar varicosities occur in roughly 4% of women (source). These also occur in an estimated 22%–34% of women with varicose veins of the pelvis and in 18%–22% of pregnant women. During the postpartum period, perineal veins may persist and enlarge with time in 4% – 8% of patients (source). Vulvar varicosities during pregnancy The most common contributor to vulvar varic ..read more

You have just had a baby, or maybe you’re expecting – either way, congratulations! As you know, pregnancy can be hard on the body, due to the many changes you go through. One of the undesirable changes you may experience during or after pregnancy is varicose veins and spider veins. This post will focus on the physiologic reasons pregnancy can create varicose veins as well as postpartum vein treatment options that are safe while breastfeeding. First, let’s dive into what our amazing bodies go through on the circulatory level to help create and support that beautiful baby. Pregnancy and its effe ..read more

In this blog, we will discuss treatment options for those suffering from chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), also known as varicose vein disease, as well as varicose vein treatment cost, the typical price range associated with treatment, as well as insurance and payment options. Enough is enough – time to seek treatment for your vein disease After years of feeling discomfort, seeing your legs swell at the end of the day, and loss of sleep due to the restlessness you feel at night, you decide it’s time to go see a vein specialist. Congratulations on taking the first step towards healthy legs! T ..read more

So, you are experiencing pain or discomfort in your legs and think it may have something to do with your circulatory system. You’ve googled your symptoms and have seen terms such as arterial insufficiency, venous insufficiency, arterial ulcers, venous ulcers, and you are now dealing with information overload. In this blog we will discuss the difference between the arterial and venous systems, their role in peripheral vascular disease (PVD) and what you can look for to determine if you or a loved one may suffer from peripheral arterial disease (PAD) or chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). What i ..read more

In a previous post, we discuss the signs and symptoms of large vein disease, the potential long-term effects of not treating LVD, as well as the advancements in ultrasound that have allowed us to diagnose chronic venous insufficiency quickly and effectively. Now we are going to take an in depth look at: The diagnosis of LVD How to treat chronic venous insufficiency and the type of treatment options available How LVD treatment can affect medium vein disease (MVD) treatment The importance of annual vein checkups Know when it’s time to treat your chronic venous insufficiency After a long day on ..read more

In a previous post, we discuss the difference between large vein disease (LVD) and medium vein disease (MVD). Now we will focus on large vein disease signs (what you see), symptoms (what you feel), and disease progression, including what can happen if left untreated. What is large vein disease (LVD)? Large vein disease (LVD), also known as chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), happens when the valves in the veins in your legs stop functioning. Just like a broken public transit system, when the veins don’t work properly, normal traffic patterns come to a halt, creating a host of issues. When this ..read more

Today we are going to look at the different veins affected by varicose vein disease and how they make your legs look and feel. We’ll also review who is most at risk for developing vein disease. Read on to learn more about large vein disease (or varicose vein disease) and medium vein disease (or spider vein disease). How does the venous circulatory system work? In a healthy venous circulatory system, veins are tasked with picking up carbon dioxide as well as waste products from the cells and carrying them back towards the heart. This is done through a series of one-way valves along the pathway ..read more

In this blog, we are going to talk about an irksome complaint from those suffering from varicose vein disease: hemosiderin staining or skin discoloration. The official term for skin discoloration is hemosiderin staining and it is more common than you think. Have you ever noticed a reddish-brown discoloration at or above your ankles on you or someone you know that also suffers from varicose vein disease? That my friend, is most likely hemosiderin staining. What is hemosiderin staining? First, let’s talk about hemosiderin staining. Originating from the Greek, “hemo” means blood and “siderin” mea ..read more