An ulcer is an open sore on the skin. A venous ulcer is an open sore that is related to chronic venous insufficiency, with or without varicose veins. This type of wound usually occurs on the leg, often near the ankle. Normally, when the skin gets a scrape or cut, the body begins a healing […]
Most adults know by now that they will see an increasing number of lines and wrinkles as they get older. This happens because the body makes a mere fraction of the collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid at 50 as it did at 20. The sharp decline in production is not met with an equal decline […]
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. […]
Body contouring has changed quite a bit in recent years. Still, liposuction continues to achieve the best results in the shortest period of time. Patients exploring their options for minimally-invasive body contouring often ask how quickly they will see results from the liposuction procedure. With nonsurgical approaches like CoolSculpting, one must wait about 12 weeks […]
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 […]
Many body contouring treatments work by eliminating unwanted fat from one or more areas of the body. Liposuction is one of the most common fat-loss procedures of our time. This minimally-invasive surgery carefully suctions enlarged fat cells from areas such as the abdomen, hips, thighs, backs of the arms, and more. Too often, this procedure […]
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 […]
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