In the past year of huge transitions that took many people out of their office cubicles and placed them at their kitchen table in front of a screen filled with familiar faces, we witnessed something interesting. Seeing themselves more often than they ever did before, millions of adults of all different age groups started scheduling […]
As frustrating as spider veins and varicose veins are, patients often procrastinate in making an appointment with a vein specialist. Dr. Lee is proud to serve the Los Angeles area with professional, friendly care and proven treatment options. Here, we discuss a popular vein treatment option, VenaSeal, and what happens after. Immediately After the Procedure […]
In our part of the country, we are treated to year-round warmth. For the most part, we don’t spend the entire winter season covered in multiple heavy layers of clothing. Still, once the summer season gets into full swing, we may notice some varicose vein symptoms that weren’t so bad just a few months ago. […]
Veins are not a part of the body that we pay much attention to. Their vital importance in health is something we generally take for granted. We don’t see them, so we inherently trust that they are working as they should. If, however, we start to notice discoloration on a leg or see symptoms like […]
Varicose veins are known for the uncomfortable symptoms they cause. The poor circulation of blood in a varicose vein often leads to cramping, heaviness, swelling, pain, and itching. Each of these symptoms can worsen over time if the vein is not treated. In the case of itching, it can turn into a rash known as […]
Varicose veins are often looked at as a frustrating cosmetic problem. The bulging, twisted veins keep people from wearing shorts and skirts. This is true, but there is more. It is a misconception to think of varicose veins as nothing more than an embarrassing cosmetic issue. On a grander scale, varicose veins are one way […]
Varicose veins are the enemy to comfortable summer style. We know this because, as an LA vein specialist, Dr. Lee consults with many people who want to eliminate these unattractive veins so they can wear shorts and skirts and bathing suits when the weather agrees. Interestingly, it is at the onset of the warm-weather months […]
Dermal fillers have been around longer than most people realize. The first products developed to add volume to the skin were introduced about 50 years ago. Because they contained animal products such as bovine collagen, the early dermal fillers carried more risk than is present today. Patients interested in this treatment had to be tested […]
According to statistics, over 30 million Americans have some form of venous disease. Examples of common conditions include spider veins and varicose veins. Additional vein problems that are diagnosed include: Restless leg syndrome Chronic venous insufficiency Superficial thrombophlebitis Post-thrombotic ulcers Venous stasis ulcers There are more vein problems than most people imagine, but there are […]
Vein treatments have come a long way in recent years. However, the advances that have occurred do not diminish the value of good old-fashioned sclerotherapy. This safe and effective procedure is still commonly performed to decrease or eliminate visible spider veins and varicose veins. If you have visible or painful veins that you’d like to […]
