People often wonder if problems like spider veins are inherited. Studies do indicate that, in about 90% of cases, a person with spider veins also has at least one family member with the same condition. Still, we shouldn’t look at this form of venous insufficiency as inevitable. There are several factors that can contribute to […]
Diagnostic tests are often thought to be uncomfortable. People who need more advanced screening for vein problems often want to know what they can expect. Vein conditions like varicose veins can be painful as it is. Our intention in providing diagnostic testing and treatment is to eliminate discomfort, not cause more. Venous ultrasound, a type […]
While varicose veins are known to cause a variety of symptoms, most people who develop what they describe as vein pain are alarmed by it. Still, according to studies, few of the millions of American adults who develop the symptoms of venous insufficiency seek medical attention for their condition. Technically, what might feel like vein […]
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 […]
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