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La Jolla Vein Care Chosen To Participate in Compression Trial

La Jolla Vein Care Participates in ACTitouch Adaptive Compression Therapy Trial

compression pump La Jolla Vein Care participates in compression therapy trial

Selected patients at La Jolla Vein Care will be offered to participate in the ACTitouch compression trial.  Compression therapy is used for the treatment and […]

La Jolla Vein Care Chosen To Participate in Compression Trial2021-11-04T13:15:55-07:00

Non-surgical Varicose Vein Removal

Fortunately, Vein stripping surgery is a thing of the past. Modern varicose vein treatments are minimally-invasive with little pain or downtime.  There are different non-surgical treatment options offered at La Jolla Vein Care. The advantages of modern non-surgical treatments are that return to normal activities is almost immediate, there is little pain or bruising and […]

Non-surgical Varicose Vein Removal2021-11-04T13:10:44-07:00

LJVC Welcomes Hilary Black, RN

Hilary-RN Hilary is a Registered Nurse who treats cosmetic spider vein conditions at La Jolla Vein Care’s Cosmetic Sclerotherapy Clinic.

LJVC welcomes Hilary Black, RN! Hilary has worked with LJVC for a few months now in our cosmetic spider vein clinic, helping patients get rid of unsightly […]

LJVC Welcomes Hilary Black, RN2014-04-04T23:36:31-07:00

Meet Dr.Bunke, La Jolla Vein Care Specialist

Dr. Nisha Bunke

Dr. Nisha Bunke Dr. Nisha Bunke

Dr. Nisha Bunke Paquette, MD, FACPh is one of La Jolla Vein Care’s highly trained board-certified venous disease specialist.  Dr. Bunke specializes in highly advanced and minimally invasive outpatient procedures for […]

Meet Dr.Bunke, La Jolla Vein Care Specialist2014-04-03T00:35:56-07:00

Am I Too Old? Varicose Vein Treatment at Any Age

We’re often asked, ‘Am I too old to treat my varicose veins?’  The answer is no. Since modern varicose vein treatments are largely non-surgical, there are appropriate treatment options for those of any age. While varicose veins are more common with each decade of life, they can appear on young teenagers or at any time […]

Am I Too Old? Varicose Vein Treatment at Any Age2021-11-04T19:02:17-07:00

What is a Venous Insufficiency / Duplex Ultrasound Test?

The Duplex Ultrasound examination, also called a venous insufficiency study allows us to visualize the blood vessels that are not visible to the naked eye, even blood vessels that are deep within the muscles.  The ultrasound examination is used to both identify the veins that have faulty valves and to map the anatomy of the […]

What is a Venous Insufficiency / Duplex Ultrasound Test?2021-11-04T00:54:25-07:00

Spider Vein Sclerotherapy: Before & After Photos

Before and after pictures of spider veins that were treated with sclerotherapy. Before and after pictures of spider veins that were treated with sclerotherapy. This patient had spider veins behind the knees, which is a common location for spider veins and larger blue, ‘reticular veins.’ […]

Spider Vein Sclerotherapy: Before & After Photos2021-11-04T19:10:42-07:00

New Cosmetic Spider Vein Clinic

While the doctors at La Jolla Vein Care are committed to advancing vein care through medicine, education and research (Dr. Bunke just published the 2nd edition of the Vein Book and Dr. Fronek remains an integral part of the American College of Phlebology), we are pleased to offer our new RN/ PA (Registered Nurse/ Physician […]

New Cosmetic Spider Vein Clinic2021-11-04T19:15:57-07:00

Watch A Phlebectomy: Varicose Vein Removal

 

microphlebectomy

Microphlebectomy is one treatment option for removing varicose veins on the surface of the legs. It is performed in the office at La Jolla Vein Care using a local anesthetic.  It involves making a tiny puncture/incision and using a tool that resembles a ‘crochet hook’ to remove […]

Watch A Phlebectomy: Varicose Vein Removal2021-11-03T23:51:15-07:00
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