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Even Famous People Can Get Varicose Veins

ByDr. Andrew Morse

Fame, wealth, and celebrity don’t exempt people from experiencing common health conditions, like varicose veins. Several well-known actresses have dealt with swollen, painful leg veins — all with the glare of the spotlight upon them. While they certainly could have hidden their condition, these women took action and treated their varicose veins and shared their…

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How to Avoid Invasive Varicose Veins Surgery

ByDr. Andrew Morse

Invasive varicose vein surgery is usually necessary to repair severely damaged veins. But how do you know if your varicose veins have progressed that far? Fortunately, there are many types of varicose vein surgery. These types range from minimally invasive to invasive, which most vein doctors will recommend first. They may even recommend conservative steps…

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Can You Get Varicose Veins in Your Feet?

ByDr. Andrew Morse

Most people think of varicose veins as only affecting your calves or thighs. But if you have twisted veins in your legs, it’s not hard to realize that you may have them in your feet as well. In fact, this is a relatively common occurrence. A lot of people suffer from varicose veins in their…

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Is Laser Vein Treatment Right for Me?

ByDr. Andrew Morse

Vein Stripping v Laser Vein Treatment: Out with the Old, In with the New A surgical procedure known as vein stripping used to be the most effective means of eliminating unattractive veins such as spider veins (telangiectasia’s), blue veins (reticular veins), and varicose veins. While posing a mostly cosmetic concern, these undesirable veins dampen self-confidence…