How many Vein Treatments will I need? Spider Veins usually require touch-ups and yearly maintenance. Varicose Vein Treatments are also not necessarily a “one-and-done” procedure. Patients with vein disease require careful medical supervision and when needed additional follow-up procedures. How does Dr. James Sherman assess your Vein Treatment needs? Because everyone is different, only a personal...
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Excel V Laser To Treat Leg Spider Veins & Vascular Lesions
Vein Treatments at Vein Specialists of Augusta The Cutera Excel V is highly effective in treating several vascular conditions in men and women of all skin tones. That’s why we offer it at our Vein Clinic in Augusta! The Excel V laser treats blue veins around the eyes, blue, red, or purple spider veins of the...
Varicose Veins Versus Spider Veins
Are varicose veins and spider veins the same thing? While they are both caused by malfunctioning vein valves, varicose veins and spider veins have a different appearance as well as several other differentiating factors. Distinguishing between spider veins and varicose veins is simple once you know what to look for. Varicose Veins vs. Spider Veins: Similarities Varicose veins and...
Can Losing Weight Help Spider Veins?
Weight management is an important part of maintaining healthy vein circulation. If you have spider veins and you are overweight, losing weight can improve your symptoms and prevent future vein problems, but it will not help get rid of spider veins that have already formed. Only vein treatment from a vein specialist can eliminate existing spider veins....
Sun Exposure and Spider Veins
The sun can be a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, it provides us with vitamin D which is essential to our health. On the other hand, its rays can have damaging effects on our skin and even our veins. Sun protection is critical if you want to avoid getting spider veins due to excessive...