July 31, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions Answered
Varicose veins, spider veins and chronic venous insufficiency are under-treated health problems with high risk for progression. These venous conditions typically develop as a result of faulty veins, damaged or weakened by venous reflux. Our minimally-invasive treatment process is comprehensive and each procedure is explained in detail to our patients. Prior to seeking treatment however, patients often have some questions regarding our practice, the procedures, and recovery. Here are some of the most common questions that we receive regarding our services. It is important to us that our patients feel comfortable and at ease when attending any appointment.
June 29, 2021
How Venous Conditions are Identified
Venous disease in the lower extremities can lead to several common conditions such as varicose veins, spider veins, and chronic venous insufficiency. These conditions begin with venous reflux, which occurs when valves in veins no longer work properly.
Valves typically allow blood to flow one direction through the ankles and legs, but reflux causes blood to flow backwards. This makes it more difficult for veins to transport blood back to the heart. Damaged or weakened valves may lead to pooling blood and increased pressure. Spider veins, varicose veins, edema, skin changes, and venous ulceration are all signs of venous insufficiency and progression of venous disease.
Valves typically allow blood to flow one direction through the ankles and legs, but reflux causes blood to flow backwards. This makes it more difficult for veins to transport blood back to the heart. Damaged or weakened valves may lead to pooling blood and increased pressure. Spider veins, varicose veins, edema, skin changes, and venous ulceration are all signs of venous insufficiency and progression of venous disease.
May 27, 2021
How Warmer Weather May Affect Leg Veins
Vein disorders have many potential causes, ranging from uncontrollable factors such as age and heredity to flexible influences such as weight and movement. Long, hot days outside can be one painful or uncomfortable cause this summer.
Individuals over 50 have a 10 times greater risk of developing a venous condition than when they are 25. Furthermore, patients with varicose veins have a family history of varicose veins. Pregnancy also plays a role by placing greater stress on veins, and female hormones can contribute to higher rates of venous disease. Unfortunately, another risk that cannot be directed is high summer temperatures, which may cause leg veins to dilate, increasing swelling and discomfort.
Individuals over 50 have a 10 times greater risk of developing a venous condition than when they are 25. Furthermore, patients with varicose veins have a family history of varicose veins. Pregnancy also plays a role by placing greater stress on veins, and female hormones can contribute to higher rates of venous disease. Unfortunately, another risk that cannot be directed is high summer temperatures, which may cause leg veins to dilate, increasing swelling and discomfort.
April 30, 2021
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.
March 24, 2021
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.
February 10, 2021
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.
January 27, 2021
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.
December 30, 2020
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.
December 23, 2020
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!
December 9, 2020
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.
November, 2020
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.
October, 2020
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.
October, 2020
When 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.
September, 2020
6 Celebrities Who Battled Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are a venous condition that affects millions of people around the world, yet many people feel like they’re alone in their pain. These people face embarrassment along with discomfort from their protruding veins caused by damaged or faulty valves in the veins.
No one should ever feel ashamed of their legs, especially regarding a common challenge that people face. Although it may seem like celebrities all have flawless skin and bodies, there are many who have dealt with pesky varicose veins.
No one should ever feel ashamed of their legs, especially regarding a common challenge that people face. Although it may seem like celebrities all have flawless skin and bodies, there are many who have dealt with pesky varicose veins.
September, 2020
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.
August, 2020
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.
July, 2020
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.
July, 2020
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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