Common Risk Factors for Spider Veins: A Guide
Spider veins are small, damaged blood vessels that appear just beneath the surface of the skin. They are most often red, blue, or purple and tend to look...
Get Beach Ready: How to Handle Leg Veins Before Summer Arrives
Warm weather means one thing: more time outside and less fabric covering your legs. As the layers come off, many people begin to notice something that stayed hidden...
Why Are There Spider Veins on My Leg? Causes & Treatments
Tiny veins on the legs—known as spider veins—aren’t usually a serious medical concern. Some who live with leg veins may view them as unsightly and inconvenient, but the...
The Most Effective Ways to Treat Unsightly Facial Veins
Several treatments for unsightly facial veins can effectively reduce their appearance or make them disappear completely. Here’s a look at the different treatment options for facial veins and...
The Top Ten Causes of Spider Veins
People struggling with the appearance of their legs due to venous conditions such as spider veins are not alone. Spider veins can affect anyone, and they can be...
Summer-Ready Legs: A Guide to Removing Unsightly Veins
Visible veins on the legs can make wearing shorts and skirts seem far less desirable during the hot summer months. North Shore Vein Center on Long Island offers...
Laser Vein Treatment vs Sclerotherapy: Comparing Effectiveness and Recovery
Endovenous laser ablation therapy (EVLT) and sclerotherapy are two minimally invasive treatment options for problematic veins. Here’s a comparison of these vein care treatments and how to contact...
Long-Term Complications of Untreated Varicose Veins
About one in five adults will get varicose veins at some point in their lives. Though varicose veins are common, it is important to have them treated right...
Lifestyle Habits For Healthy Veins: Tips for Preventing Varicose Veins
Certain healthy habits and behaviors can go a long way toward preventing varicose veins. Though varicose veins do run in families and can be genetic, it is entirely...
Winter Vein Care: Why Vein Treatment Is Best Over the Winter
Can varicose veins be more pronounced during certain times of the year and less pronounced during others? Yes, indeed. Seasonal varicose veins are common, and they are caused...