Unsightly veins are more than a cosmetic problem; they can also be a sign of an underlying medical problem.
Your veins have valves inside them which are designed to fight gravity so that blood can flow back towards your heart. If these valves are weak or damaged, blood can’t flow properly and will accumulate inside the vein instead. This problem is known as venous insufficiency: early signs include pain, swelling, itchiness, cramps and ulcers.
Conditions such as varicose veins and spider veins can be indications of venous insufficiency which could worsen over time if left untreated. At Vein MD we take a comprehensive and systematic approach in assessing your condition, identifying your concerns and providing a clear and considered treatment plan, with the highest standards of technology and clinical care, for a more confident you.
Varicose veins are twisted and lumpy blue veins that are more likely to be present in your legs because walking and standing for a long time allows blood to pool in veins instead of flowing efficiently. The faulty veins swell and enlarge (varicose) under the pressure of gravity. Varicose veins can worsen slowly and progressively over time.
Spider veins are small, thin veins that appear on the skin’s surface in a web-like cluster. They can appear before varicose veins, acting as an early warning sign of venous insufficiency.
Facial veins are tiny blood vessels that appear just under the skin’s surface as very small red, purple or blue threads or as a patchy area. usually on the nose, cheek or chin. They have no single obvious cause.
Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition that mainly affects the face and initially appears as a rash. There is no definite cure for rosacea but the symptoms can be considerably reduced.
Concerned about facial thread veins or rosacea? You will receive a one-on-one consultation by a vascular surgeon, with treatment carried out in a clinical environment to achieve the best results and help you regain your confident-self once more.
At veinMD, we provide both in-person and virtual consultations by our highly qualified vascular surgeons, while treatments and procedures take place at a veinMD center.
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