What to Expect Following Varicose Vein Surgery
When planning to have varicose vein surgery, it’s important to understand that the word ‘surgery’ sounds more invasive than it typically is. Since vein stripping methods began being replaced, vein surgery has, for the most part, been replaced by minimally invasive venous ablation procedures, which are performed in the office setting.
Our experience with the ClosureFast™ catheter in our clinic has shown less pain, fewer complications, better quality of life and nearly 95% reflux free rate at 5 years follow-up. The catheter is inserted into the vein through a tiny incision above or below the knee, and guided by ultrasound. Our physician then treats a segment of vein at a time with a 20-second burst of radiofrequency energy, causing the vessel to shrink around the catheter.
Our experience with the ClosureFast™ catheter in our clinic has shown less pain, fewer complications, better quality of life and nearly 95% reflux free rate at 5 years follow-up. The catheter is inserted into the vein through a tiny incision above or below the knee, and guided by ultrasound. Our physician then treats a segment of vein at a time with a 20-second burst of radiofrequency energy, causing the vessel to shrink around the catheter.
Get a Spring in Your Step at TVS
The first day of spring has already come and gone. We are officially beginning a new season, and Taylor Vein Solutions is here to help your legs look and feel better than ever.
As you put away your long pants and fuzzy socks for warmer weather, healing your leg veins is crucial to improve the health and appearance of your legs. If you have visible veins causing you pain, you may have an underlying venous condition causing your symptoms.
As you put away your long pants and fuzzy socks for warmer weather, healing your leg veins is crucial to improve the health and appearance of your legs. If you have visible veins causing you pain, you may have an underlying venous condition causing your symptoms.
8 Ways to Prevent Varicose Veins from Progressing
Veins carry blood back to the heart, and due to leg veins working against gravity, there is a great deal of strain on these vein valves. If the valves become weak or damaged, blood may flow in the wrong direction, pool up, and cause the veins to swell or twist. This is what causes varicose veins to form.
These veins are equally unappealing as they are painful. Varicose veins can lead to complications such as ulcers, blood clots and bleeding. Unfortunately, there is no guaranteed way to prevent varicose veins from forming, but a few lifestyle changes can relieve some symptoms and help reduce progression.
These veins are equally unappealing as they are painful. Varicose veins can lead to complications such as ulcers, blood clots and bleeding. Unfortunately, there is no guaranteed way to prevent varicose veins from forming, but a few lifestyle changes can relieve some symptoms and help reduce progression.
The Importance of Early Diagnosis
Many patients that develop varicose veins in their legs wonder if the condition will fix itself over time. Unfortunately, varicose veins need professional treatment to prevent progression.
If you have varicose veins and have been experiencing pain or discomfort but have been putting off seeking treatment, this blog should serve you well. It is common to think that swollen, achy legs will heal with time and rest, but in reality, it’s much more likely that they’ll get worse.
If you have varicose veins and have been experiencing pain or discomfort but have been putting off seeking treatment, this blog should serve you well. It is common to think that swollen, achy legs will heal with time and rest, but in reality, it’s much more likely that they’ll get worse.
A New Year with Healthy Veins
Start 2021 off right by making sure you have healthy veins. Don’t cope with painful and uncomfortable legs all year long. Come visit our clinic instead.
It’s time to start planning this new year, which includes booking appointments to stay healthy and strong. As we are all drafting another batch of New Year’s resolutions, we should keep in mind that our personal wellbeing should always be a priority.
It’s time to start planning this new year, which includes booking appointments to stay healthy and strong. As we are all drafting another batch of New Year’s resolutions, we should keep in mind that our personal wellbeing should always be a priority.
The Perks of Winter
When the air is crisper and the frost lingers on cars and yards, many people tend to feel as gloomy as the weather. Being stuck at home this year may put a damper on the holiday spirit, but there are still so many things to take joy in this time of year.
The minute the temperature drops, many people tend to complain rather than appreciate the excitement of a new season. Don’t worry though, we have a few tips that might just make you fall in love with winter!
The minute the temperature drops, many people tend to complain rather than appreciate the excitement of a new season. Don’t worry though, we have a few tips that might just make you fall in love with winter!
Varicose Veins During Pregnancy
Approximately 40% of pregnant women will get varicose veins. These bulging, bluish veins can be unpleasant to look at and may also result in some uncomfortable symptoms such as leg swelling or heaviness. The many pregnancy-related changes place greater burden on veins, which drain blood back toward the heart.
According to the American Pregnancy Association, pregnancy is associated with an increase in blood volume, a decrease in the rate at which blood moves from legs up to the pelvis, and surging hormones such as increased levels of progesterone which causes blood vessel walls to relax.
According to the American Pregnancy Association, pregnancy is associated with an increase in blood volume, a decrease in the rate at which blood moves from legs up to the pelvis, and surging hormones such as increased levels of progesterone which causes blood vessel walls to relax.
A Reflection on Our Blessings
It’s officially one of the best times of the year! 2020 has been filled with trials and tribulations, but the fall and winter seasons bring so much to be happy about – sweater weather, delicious food, football season, the holidays, and cherished time with family and friends.
Thanksgiving is especially dear to us because it’s a time to reflect on all that our clinic has been blessed with. Thanksgiving is celebrated by many as a representation of gratitude for our country and fellow citizens. This year, TVS is celebrating our gratitude for our community.
Thanksgiving is especially dear to us because it’s a time to reflect on all that our clinic has been blessed with. Thanksgiving is celebrated by many as a representation of gratitude for our country and fellow citizens. This year, TVS is celebrating our gratitude for our community.
Don’t Let Varicose Veins Haunt You Anymore
This spooky season is meant to be filled with fun decorations, sweet desserts, and funny costumes; not scary varicose veins. So, don’t let venous conditions prevent you from taking your kids and grandkids trick-or-treating or out to a pumpkin patch and cider mill.
Don’t be spooked by treatment. Varicose veins are a venous condition, caused by weak or damaged vein valves, that affects about 20% of all adults. But diagnosis does not mean you have to accept venous insufficiency as a permanent part of your life. In fact, the sooner venous conditions are treated, the easier it will be to prevent them from progressing into more serious stages of vein disease.
Don’t be spooked by treatment. Varicose veins are a venous condition, caused by weak or damaged vein valves, that affects about 20% of all adults. But diagnosis does not mean you have to accept venous insufficiency as a permanent part of your life. In fact, the sooner venous conditions are treated, the easier it will be to prevent them from progressing into more serious stages of vein disease.
Why Fall is the Best Time to Treat Varicose Veins
These cooler temperatures setting in may mean you are no longer wearing shorts and skirts, and that you don’t have to see your veins every day, but don’t ignore them!
If you have spider veins or varicose veins, the fall and winter seasons can be the perfect time to get treatment.
If you have spider veins or varicose veins, the fall and winter seasons can be the perfect time to get treatment.
Working from Home?
Take Care of Your Legs with These 7 Tips
While working from home can be beneficial in allowing us to wear pajamas all day with access to unlimited coffee, it can also present some challenges to our health if we're not careful.
There are currently more people working from home than ever before.
According to Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom, “42 percent of the U.S. labor force [is] now working from home full-time.”
To put this in perspective, the Pew Research Center estimates that only 7% of workers in the U.S. had access to a “flexible workplace” benefit or telework prior to COVID-19.
There are currently more people working from home than ever before.
According to Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom, “42 percent of the U.S. labor force [is] now working from home full-time.”
To put this in perspective, the Pew Research Center estimates that only 7% of workers in the U.S. had access to a “flexible workplace” benefit or telework prior to COVID-19.
5 Activities to Support Vein Health in the Summer
If you are reluctant to show off your summer body at the beach this year due to uncomfortable, protruding varicose veins, you are not alone.
It is estimated that 50% of the U.S. population over 50 years old has varicose veins. Furthermore, the prevalence of varicose veins is greater in women (55%) compared to men (45%).
Many of our patients would have to disagree with the popular “Summertime, and the livin’ is easy” lyrics because varicose veins can be even more painful during the summer because the hot summer sun can weaken the skin’s upper layers (diminishing moisture and elasticity) which makes it difficult for veins just below the surface to flex and move properly.
It is estimated that 50% of the U.S. population over 50 years old has varicose veins. Furthermore, the prevalence of varicose veins is greater in women (55%) compared to men (45%).
Many of our patients would have to disagree with the popular “Summertime, and the livin’ is easy” lyrics because varicose veins can be even more painful during the summer because the hot summer sun can weaken the skin’s upper layers (diminishing moisture and elasticity) which makes it difficult for veins just below the surface to flex and move properly.
Celebrate Independence From Varicose Veins Today
This 4th of July, in the spirit of celebrating our independence as a nation, we at Taylor Vein Solutions want to offer you freedom from your venous conditions.
Globally, over 190 million people suffer from varicose veins or Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI). These disorders cause valves in the veins to work improperly, resulting in blood that pools in the legs and makes veins protrude and lose their form. More than 30 million people are affected by this in the United States alone, yet sadly many individuals remain untreated.
Globally, over 190 million people suffer from varicose veins or Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI). These disorders cause valves in the veins to work improperly, resulting in blood that pools in the legs and makes veins protrude and lose their form. More than 30 million people are affected by this in the United States alone, yet sadly many individuals remain untreated.
What are Spider Veins?
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Now you might be wondering, what are these odd looking, web-like blood vessels on my legs? These could be something you have, or you may know someone else who has them. Also known as telangiectasis, they are a confluence of dilated venules (small veins) under the superficial layer of the skin. These veins are commonly referred to as spider veins and range in diameter from 0.1 to 1 mm.
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