If you watch any type of news show, you have likely heard the encouraging words from experts: “move more.” It sounds so simple, doesn’t it? Except that moving more requires time, and most of us are already expending far more than we have. After a rush to get ready for work, you may sit for […]
We call them “laugh lines” because the nasolabial folds that form around the nose and mouth are somewhat associated with the facial expression of smiling. When these creases become permanent fixtures on the face, we rarely find them funny. On the contrary, because their presence lends to the perception of age, most of us find […]
If you have been living with enlarged, twisted, ropey veins just under your skin, you know the physical and emotional consequences of this problem can be frustrating. The itching, swelling, and aching that go hand in hand with varicose veins is often just as distressing as their appearance. There are two common approaches taken with […]
At LA Vein Center, we don’t just help patients from the Sherman Oaks area get rid of unsightly veins; we also provide the wrinkle-reducing services you have come to know and trust. If frown lines are causing you to appear unfriendly, or volume loss has led to sagging skin, talk with us about the uses […]
Spider veins are a common complaint that we tend to hear from the women we know. These web-like clusters of visible venules, or tiny veins, can be quite the cosmetic nuisance. While they do not cause pain, they can cause you to feel embarrassed about showing your legs. LA Vein Center offers proven treatments to […]
You may be trying to determine what areas of the body SmartLipo would be effective for you. SmartLipo is not a weight loss tool but it is useful for many areas of the body that have focal deposits of fat. The Big Areas For SmartLipo SmartLipo is great a great solution for small and large […]
Because spider veins are so small yet so numerous, they can combine to give your legs an unfortunate looking web of color, set against your natural skin tone. Sclerotherapy is the most common treatment for spider veins today because it has been found to be very effective at resolving these tiny but pesky veins. However, […]
Venous leg ulcers are not uncommon today. In fact, over 50 percent of all the leg ulcers that develop today may be venous in nature – so don’t feel alone if you are dealing with this issue! Anyone diagnosed with venous leg ulcers needs professional treatment from a vascular surgeon experienced in the treatment and […]
If you are suffering from venous insufficiency, deep vein thrombosis, or varicose veins, the doctor is likely to use a venous ultrasound as an important diagnostic tool. This type of ultrasound procedure can even be used to aid the doctor during some vein treatment procedures. How Venous Ultrasound Imaging Works Venous ultrasound imaging can be […]
Sometimes people can develop venous ulcers which are open wounds near the ankle. In many cases, an issue with blood flow prompts the development of venous leg ulcers. When blood isn’t flowing properly in the legs (it should be flowing up towards the heart rather than down,) it starts to collect. The collection of blood […]