Benefits of Venefit

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Varicose veins are both unsightly and painful. If you suffer from this condition, you may experience many different symptoms, including pain, cramping, heaviness, weakness, restlessness, swelling and more. Unfortunately, if varicose veins are left untreated, they may even get worse over time. Luckily, even the worst cases of varicose veins will often respond to treatment….

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The Advantages of Endovenous Laser Ablation

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Commonly known as EVLT, this laser treatment method is the most popular and widely used method technique to destroy varicose veins. Endovenous Laser Ablation uses laser fiber, a small needle and an ultrasound device to eliminate unsightly and painful varicose veins. The needle is inserted into the vein, guided by ultrasound to the precise area in…

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How a Vein Surgeon Uses Sclerotherapy to Treat Spider Veins

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Spider veins are an annoyance to many people, particularly those whose relatives have suffered from the same condition.  Fortunately, a vein surgeon can easily treat these vessels with injections that cause them to disappear. What Exactly Are Spider Veins? Most people notice these unsightly veins on their legs or face.  They are usually no larger…

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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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Everything You Need to Know About Spider Veins

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Spider veins are those unattractive little blue, red or purple lines that can appear on your lower legs or face. As their name suggests, spider veins look like spider webs. While these veins are tiny, usually measuring only a millimeter or smaller, they can ruin the smooth, youthful appearance of your skin. The scientific name…

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Vein Treatment Options are Important

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If you’re having trouble with varicose veins or related problems, vein treatment may be right for you. Fortunately, there are a number of different kinds of vein treatments to consider. That can give you plenty of opportunities to decide what will work for you. By discussing your thoughts and concerns with your vascular surgeon, you…

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Vascular Surgeons Discuss Several Types of Vein Disease

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If you suffer vein disease, you are not alone.  Vein disease, which affects about one out of every three people in the United States over the age of 45, interferes with the way blood circulates in your body,   Every beat of your heart pumps blood through the arteries, veins and capillaries that make up…

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