During an extensive search to find a physician qualified to treat my spider veins, Dr. Schwartz’s practice continued to be recommended as the finest on Long Island. It was important for me to find a Board-Certified Vascular Surgeon and North Shore Vein Center fit the bill. The outstanding results that I got were a testament to the dedicated care I received.
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What is Sclerotherapy?
What Is Sclerotherapy? Sclerotherapy is a common procedure used to treat small surface veins that are no longer functioning properly. Your provider injects a solution directly into the vein using a tiny needle. The medication, called a sclerosant, causes the vein to seal shut, and over time, your body naturally reabsorbs it. At North Shore...
Read MoreWhat Is Chronic Venous Insufficiency?
For many adults across Long Island, heavy, swollen legs can signal something more serious. When leg veins stop working the way they should, blood pools in the lower limbs, and pressure builds over time. This condition, called chronic venous insufficiency, can quietly disrupt daily life unless it’s caught and treated early. What Is Chronic Venous...
Read MoreIs Vein Stripping Still an Option for Varicose Veins?
For many years, vein stripping was a typical treatment for larger or painful varicose veins. It involved surgically removing the affected veins through large incisions. Then the vein was literally “stripped” from the leg with a wire-like instrument. While stripping worked at the time, it was invasive and painful and required a long recovery time....
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