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Symptom Relief

While varicose veins are not preventable, there are certain things you can do to ease the pain. With mild symptoms, it’s often good to exercise lightly (e.g., walking, bicycling, swimming, etc.). This allows you to strengthen your leg muscles to help push blood back to the heart. With exercise on your mind, it’s also good […]

Symptom Relief2010-08-26T01:05:03-07:00

Beautiful Legs

Keeping your legs beautiful might require a little help. Varicose veins, for example, affect a large number of people around the world every year. In the United States alone, up to 55% of women are likely to experience vein-related problems in their legs. Today, varicose veins are easily treated through a procedure called sclerotherapy. As […]

Beautiful Legs2010-08-25T01:16:47-07:00

Skin Deep?

An estimated 80 million Americans suffer from a vein-related condition. Since most veins lie deep under the skin’s surface, vein disorders are not always visible to the naked eye. As a result, it’s important to be aware of the symptoms that might reveal an underlying vein condition. If you’re experiencing pain, fatigue, heaviness, cramping, or […]

Skin Deep?2010-08-24T01:08:14-07:00

Industry Insights

Get downtown for the San Diego Health and Beauty Expo on September 8, 2010. The event provides an interactive forum that allows attendees to learn about the latest technologies and treatments in the areas of Cosmetic Surgery, Skin Care, Spa, Wellness, and more. Among the featured speakers is La Jolla Vein Care’s Dr. Nisha Bunke. […]

Industry Insights2021-11-04T18:42:50-07:00

Beyond Saline

If you’re looking to remove spider veins or varicose veins, you may find that saline injections are infrequently used. Why? They’re unnecessary. Today, more effective solutions are available for treating damaged veins. In short, saline injections cause stinging upon injection.  The saline solution mixes with the blood in larger veins, never making contact with the […]

Beyond Saline2010-08-19T22:53:15-07:00

An Alternative to Surgery

Today, sclerotherapy is clearly the gold standard for removing spider and varicose veins. During this procedure, a specially trained physician injects a safe sclerosing agent directly into the blood vessel. The effectiveness of the procedure comes as a direct result of the training, experience, and judgment of the physician to make sure that the sclerosant’s […]

An Alternative to Surgery2010-08-18T23:13:50-07:00

Healing in Style

In the past, patients recovering from varicose vein treatments were limited in both mobility and style. After a procedure, patients were required to wear compression stockings in a lovely shade of beige. This might work if you’re looking to hang around the house for a couple months. If you’re ready to live an active life […]

Healing in Style2010-08-18T02:13:40-07:00

The Beauty of Expertise

Selecting the right vein specialist is important for receiving the most effective treatment available. Today, veins specialists are called phlebologists. Phlebology is a specialty field of medicine dedicated to diagnosing and treating vein-related conditions. As a result, it’s imperative that whoever is treating varicose or spider veins is board certified by the American Board of […]

The Beauty of Expertise2021-11-03T21:35:31-07:00

Looking Good After Pregnancy

It’s estimated that 70% to 80% of pregnant women develop varicose veins during the first trimester. Pregnancy causes an increase in blood volume; however, it’s the hormonal changes that cause the veins to enlarge. Elevated levels of progesterone, which the body produces to stabilize the uterus, allow the veins to dilate. Later, the uterus enlarges […]

Looking Good After Pregnancy2010-08-13T22:14:41-07:00

Taking Flight

Patients traveling from different states or countries to seek treatment at La Jolla Vein Care can return to the air within 24-hours after the procedure (although it’s understandable if the stay is extended to take in the beautiful sights of San Diego). Although a patient can easily resume most day-to-day activities right after treatment, it’s […]

Taking Flight2010-08-12T20:12:54-07:00
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