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 […]
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 […]
Varicose veins are a common problem that occurs when the valves that push blood upward through veins in the legs grow weak. These are the veins that look swollen and twisted. At first, they may only look like a small bulge on the skin. The bulging happens in the area where blood is pooling. In […]
We tend to give so much attention to the face, midsection, and the thighs that we overlook the role that the arms play in the overall appearance of the body. The backs of the arms are particularly challenging. Not only are some people more prone to storing fat here but the backs of the arms […]
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