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Laser Vein Ablation for Varicose Veins: What is it?

Laser Vein Ablation Uses Heat to Treat the Underlying Cause for Varicose Veins

Laser vein ablation, also known as endovenous laser therapy (EVLA), is a type of treatment for saphenous vein reflux, the underlying cause of most varicose veins. At La Jolla Vein Care, we offer ALL treatment modalities for varicose veins, not just one. […]

Laser Vein Ablation for Varicose Veins: What is it?2021-12-31T13:36:01-08:00

Pregnancy-Related Varicose Veins, Do Stockings Help?

Pregnancy-Related Varicose Veins, Do Stockings Help?

By Dr. Sarah Lucas

Varicose veins affect up to 30% of pregnant women, and the majority of pregnant women experience some venous insufficiency symptoms such as leg swelling, heaviness, and/or fatigue. Varicose veins most commonly emerge in the first trimester and progress over the course of the pregnancy and subsequent pregnancies. […]

Pregnancy-Related Varicose Veins, Do Stockings Help?2020-12-19T04:09:35-08:00

How to reduce bruising after vein surgery?

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How to reduce bruising after vein surgery?2025-09-04T12:23:50-07:00

Veteran VA Care

We are Committed to Veteran Care

La Jolla Vein Care is now a provider for The Veterans Choice Program with Triwest. We, at La Jolla Vein Care have a special place in our heart for veterans. Dr. Bunke herself ran the vein clinic at the VA Healthcare system, San Diego for over 5 years. […]

Veteran VA Care2020-12-19T04:12:10-08:00

Height may be a genetic risk factor for varicose veins, study shows

Height may be a genetic risk factor for varicose veins

Tall patients frequently ask if their height contributed to the development of their varicose veins. Now, there may be an answer. A study at Stanford University School of mdexamining patients leg web copyMedicine study found a person’s height to be a […]

Height may be a genetic risk factor for varicose veins, study shows2020-12-19T04:12:51-08:00
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