Vein health

Do I Have Time for Weight Loss Surgery?

Published on 2011-05-29 22:39:25

After traditional liposuction, it can take weeks – sometimes even months – for a patient to heal. The treated area can hurt and the patient might have trouble getting around. Alternatives to traditional liposuction can produce similar results with little or no downtime. SmartLipo LaserBody Sculpting is one such procedure. This laser procedure is FDA-approved [...]

Is CoolSculpting Worth it?

Published on 2011-05-22 22:39:23

You might be wondering whether the CoolSculpting procedure is worth it. You eat healthy. You exercise regularly. But you still have that stubborn pouch of fat that just won’t go away. You’ve heard that you can see about a 20% fat reduction in the treated area***. You’ve heard that it is virtually painless. It sounds [...]

What is the Difference Between Varicose Veins and Spider Veins?

Published on 2011-05-15 23:29:30

Since both varicose veins and spider veins are the result of venous reflux disease, they can both be caused by similar activities. Standing on your feet for long periods of time, for instance, may cause either or both conditions. Crossing your legs can also affect the blood flow in the legs. The conditions are caused [...]

Is There a Cure for Varicose Veins?

Published on 2011-05-08 22:39:18

Once varicose veins form, there is no way to cure them. Venous disease is progressive and often times genetic. The body is unable to repair the damage done; and medically, there is no pill or cream that can fix the affected veins. You can, however, take steps to prevent varicose veins from ever forming. Following [...]

Weight Loss with SmartLipo

Published on 2011-04-26 22:06:31

SmartLipo is an amazing new treatment that can help you lose weight and tighten skin by permanently destroying fat cells. The body only has a certain number of fat cells, and it cannot grow more. Therefore, SmartLipo can make your body lighter and thinner, with no sagging skin. SmartLipo was designed in Europe and has [...]

Safety of Laser Vein Treatment

Published on 2011-04-19 22:06:30

Laser treatments have proven to be safe and effective for many procedures that used to be treated surgically. Laser surgery is less invasive with less trauma to the patient and resulting in less complications than traditional scalpel operations. Endovenous Laser Treatment (or ELT) is a laser vein treatment that is 99% effective in removing varicose [...]

Are Varicose Veins Dangerous?

Published on 2011-04-12 22:06:27

Varicose veins are more predominate in women than men, occurring in twenty-five percent of women and fifteen percent of men. They typically appear on the backs of the calves to the inside of the legs, although they can appear anywhere on the leg. Varicose veins are enlarged, blue or purple in color, and tend to [...]

Varicose Vein Treatments

Published on 2011-04-05 22:20:38

Varicose veins occur when the leaflet valves in the veins no longer work properly, allowing blood to flow backwards. This condition typically occurs in the legs, as the veins work against gravity to return blood to the heart and lungs. Affected veins become enlarged, appear blue or purple, and are often painful. Some people are [...]

How does Laser Body Sculpting Work?

Published on 2011-03-14 19:10:26

Smartlipo, a laser body sculpting procedure, is a highly-effective option for firming up those pouches of fat that just don’t seem to want to tone with exercise or diet. This lipolysis system is best used on smaller areas, areas that liposuction cannot reach, such as the chin, neck, and arms. This type of body sculpting [...]

What is Cryolipolysis™?

Published on 2011-02-13 22:54:26

CoolSculpting uses the science of Cryolipolysis™ to destroy fat cells, but what exactly is Cryolipolysis™? This procedure destroys fat cells without chemicals or surgery. The process will cause the cells to break down. There is no damage to other tissues, cells, or organs. The science of Cryolipolysis™ was uncovered by two dermatologists, Dr. Dieter Manstein [...]