Our veins have a series of tiny valves throughout our bodies that keep our blood moving in the proper direction. These valves can occasionally stop functioning correctly, either from injury or genetic factors. Along with the effects of gravity, this can cause the blood to pool or get trapped in smaller veins and blood vessels, …
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 …
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 …
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Varicose veins are most often looked at as a cosmetic problem. Yes, they may sometimes get sore or itch, but that’s not so bad, right? Truth be told, varicose veins could be a symptom of something potentially serious. Rather than see a vein specialist only to get rid of swollen veins, turn to this medical …
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Spider veins. These little webs of discoloration are well-known to most women. At some point, they are likely to develop on the ankles, legs, or even the chest, cheeks, or nose. For the most part, spider veins have always been looked at as a cosmetic nuisance. They keep people from wearing shorts and skirts or …
Spider veins and varicose veins are often discussed in the same conversation. This can lead to a misconception that the terms could be used interchangeably. They can’t. Varicose veins are the bulging vessels that can cause leg cramps, burning, and other symptoms. Spider veins, on the other hand, are the small vessels that look like …
Spider veins may not present the same degree of concern as varicose veins. These dilated vessels are smaller. Because they are superficial, though, they are highly visible. Spider veins commonly occur around the ankles, on the thighs, and may even be seen on the face. There are several factors that may lead to the development …
Circulation is a function that we expect to occur naturally and without difficulty. From the moment of life, the body knows how to move blood and fluid through the collection of vessels and organs. As we age, many of us begin to notice changes in the way circulation occurs. Hands and feet may fall asleep, …
In Sunny So Cal, we don’t have to think much about conditions like SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Here, the sun shines pretty much all year long. However, there are generally only a handful of months during which the weather heats up to such a degree that we want to be outside, on the coast, feeling …
The Weather is Getting Warmer! Here’s How You Can Protect Your Veins! Read More »
Board-certified vascular surgeon Dr. Larissa Lee was featured in the article “Sclerotherapy: The Gold Standard of Treatments to Remove Spider Veins.” Read the full article here.
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