Should I Get Rid of Varicose Veins While Pregnant?

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This is a question that we frequently hear from women who develop varicose veins while pregnant. Many women first notice varicose veins during pregnancy, and varicose veins may come about during pregnancy, even if you’ve never had them before. The bulging blue or purple veins may be unsightly as well as uncomfortable, but they may also be…

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Ambulatory Phlebectomy: Post Op Patient Information

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If you recently had state-of-the art microphlebectomy at Northwest Vein & Aesthetic Center in Gig Harbor, WA for the removal or treatment of incompetent veins, it is important to know and follow post-operative guidelines. Following instructions for post-op ambulatory phlebectomy care will help to promote your quick recovery and effective healing. Most importantly, it will…

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Vascular Surgeons Discuss Sclerotherapy

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Sclerotherapy is a treatment for varicose veins, spider veins and some other blood vessel problems. In fact, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery calls sclerotherapy the “treatment of choice for spider leg veins” but the procedure works well on small varicose veins too. Spider veins and varicose veins occur when disease causes veins to function…

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Have Varicose Veins? Venefit is a Quick, Effective Treatment

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  If you suffer from varicose veins, you may be tempted to ignore them. With the  Venefit procedure available at Northwest Vein & Aesthetic Center, there’s no need to put up with varicose veins any longer. Are you putting off vein treatment for one of the following mistaken reasons? Varicose veins are such a common…

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