Spider veins are very common. So we are often asked if spider veins go away on their own. The truth is that spider veins on the legs tend to worsen over time in people that have them. They rarely – if ev…
It is a very common concern to wonder when to start worrying about varicose veins. Varicose veins are not normal. So worrying about abnormal veins is very common.
A very common question we hear is: Do I have to wear compression stockings for varicose veins? The answer is that you may be surprised how much they help. If you have leg swelling its generally an issue with…
We continue our efforts to advocate for Oregon Varicose Vein Treatments. After our August 8th meeting with the HERC in Wilsonville, Oregon we have continued to communicate with them as questions have come…
Now there are no downtime options to treat varicose veins in the office setting under a local anesthesia. The patient walks in, is treated, then walks out.
Currently most insurance companies and medicare provide coverage for patients with symptomatic varicose veins that are impacting their activities of daily living and quality of life. The exception is that in Oregon, the Oregon Health Plan, which provides medicaid health insurance only covers the most advanced stages (those with ulcers).
It is not uncommon for patients to ask: Why is there hard brown skin by my ankle? In most cases, this ankle discoloration is a sign of long standing vein problems. In medical terms, this is called chronic ven…
Inovia Vein’s Dr. Andrew Jones, a noted pioneer in the clinical development of Venaseal for the treatment of varicose veins, traveled to India to help programs ready to implement Venaseal in their practic…
