New Year’s Top Tips to Avoid Varicose Veins
As we begin a new year, many people will make the common resolution to get fit, in order to look and feel better in 2023. If you’re targeting your legs, and want to make sure they are healthy and strong,…
What to expect at your varicose vein consultation
If you suspect you have varicose veins and are unsure of when to see a doctor, or what to expect at your first appointment, our team of experts at VeinSolutions can help guide you. When you notice abnormally large, bulging,…
Could working from home lead to varicose veins?
Continuing to work from home following the pandemic offers many conveniences, but it may have some negative health implications as well. Sitting for too long, especially while comfortable and relaxed in your home office or at the kitchen table, can…
Aches, Pains and Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are a common venous disorder affecting more than 35 percent of people in the United States. They are thick, knotted structures appearing under the skin, typically on the legs, caused by abnormal vein function. When the tiny valves…
Exercise for Varicose Veins
Did you know exercise is not only good for your overall health, but can also reduce the appearance and symptoms of your varicose veins? Varicose veins can cause swollen, heavy-feeling legs along with painful aches and cramps. In addition to…
Are varicose veins hereditary?
Have you ever noticed if your mother, or her mother before had varicose veins? And then you started to wonder yourself if you might develop them, too? Varicose veins occur in approximately 35% of all adults, mostly women, but men…
Preventing Varicose Veins During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a beautiful time for most women with the unparalleled anticipation of a new baby’s arrival. However, there are a few common changes that many women face as their bodies adjust and respond during pregnancy. One of them is…
Varicose Veins vs. Spider Veins: What’s the difference?
What is the difference between varicose veins and spider veins? That is a question that our vein specialists at VeinSolutions hear quite often from patients. Both varicose veins and spider veins are common results of venous insufficiency, something that approximately…
When Varicose Vein Issues Run More than Just Skin Deep
The most common symptom of varicose veins is their unsightly appearance -- darkly colored, bulging, knotted structures under the skin’s surface. But despite their less than desirable aesthetic, the presence of varicose veins can sometimes trigger a more serious vascular…
Eliminating Varicose Veins via Endovenous Ablation
At VeinSolutions in Austin and VeinSolutions in Georgetown, we not only cosmetically treat spider veins and varicose veins, but we look at them therapeutically as well. The difference between us and some other cosmetic vein treatment centers is that our…