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 […]
No one likes it when they see varicose veins popping up on their legs. These ropy, bulging veins aren’t just unattractive, they can be downright painful. If you have varicose veins, you may also have leg cramps, aching, or throbbing pain. The skin over affected veins may itch or may look discolored. If your varicose […]
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons tells us that liposuction is the second most popular procedure performed each year. When we think about this fat-reducing surgery, however, we usually think of areas of the body we like to show off during the summertime; areas like the thighs, hips, and abdomen. These are areas of the […]
Blood circulation is something we expect to occur naturally. For many people, circulation, especially through the legs, becomes a problem. This could result from diabetes, obesity, and a variety of other factors. When the flow of blood is disrupted, the body provides numerous clues. If you experience any of the following, you may want to […]