Inovia Vein Blog - Topics on Health, Prevention & Treatments

How to Prevent Varicose Veins

We often hear from patients asking how they can prevent varicose veins. While varicose veins can be treated, its difficult to prevent them. Once a person notices they are developing varicose veins, however,…

Vein Treatment Options for SW Washington / Vancouver

At Inovia Vein Specialty Centers we have three offices just across the river for vein treatment for SW Washington/Vancouver.

Do Spider Veins Ever Go Away on their Own?

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…

When to Start Worrying about Varicose Veins

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.

Do I Have to Wear Compression Stockings for Varicose Veins?

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…

Advocating for Oregon Varicose Vein Treatments

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…

No Downtime Varicose Vein Treatments

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.

Can Varicose Veins Cause a Skin Rash?

What can start as just a few bulging soft varicose veins in the lower legs can progress to skin discoloration by the ankles and lower calf.

Advocating for Varicose Vein Coverage

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).

Why is there Hard Brown Skin by my Ankle?

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…