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What is Reticular Veins?

Reticular veins are the green veins that are larger than spider veins but smaller than varicose veins. They are usually located on the lateral part of the thigh and legs are are frequently the feeding veins of large clusters of spider veins. These veins do not protrude from the surface of the skin and often need to be illuminated with special lights. If these veins are left untreatedspider therapy will usually be ineffective.

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Sclerotherapy is used for treating venous disease of the legs. The technique involves injectioning a scleroscent directly into the vein with a fine needle for surface veins or a larger caliber needle for larger deeper veins. The scleroscent is a liquid solution which causes an inflammatory reaction inside of the vein which seals the vein shut. Eventually the body will resorb this vein and it will disappear.

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From time to time we receive vein patients with the venous reflux condition. What does venous reflux or venous incompetence mean and how is it diagnosed?

Venous Reflux is Backward Flowing Blood Circulation

Venous Reflux or Venous Incompetence occurs when the valves in the leg veins are not closing properly. When someone stands up, gravity forces the blood in the leg veins down toward the foot. The little valves in the leg veins close when the pressure becomes high and prevents blood ...

From time to time we have patients asking us about leg veins removal in relation to coronary artery surgery. The question can go like this: “My doctor told me not to remove my leg veins because i may need them later in life for a coronary bypass operation, is this true?”

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An important fact that many patients are still unaware of, is that conditions like varicose and spider veins needn’t be treated in a hospital anymore. By incorporating new state-of-the art technologies Premier Vein Centers is able to provide patients with a range of vein treatments, the majority of which can be performed in-office.

A skin ulcer is caused by a venous reflux disorder that is called a venous stasis ulcer. Early signs that a venous stasis ulcer may develop include a darkening of the skin in the area of the ankle. Gradually, the skin may become leathery or waxy in appearance. 
Without treatment of the venous disease, the skin may breakdown and bleeding may occur.

The abnormal limb or limbs should be treated thoroughly for best results. They may be treated at the same time or after one another.

The backward flow of blood in varicose veins and main superficial trunks, the great saphenous vein (GSV) and lesser saphenous (LSV) vein actually interfere with the normal venous return of blood. Removal of these areas of abnormal circulation actually improves circulation of blood in the treated limb. It is this improvement in limb circulation that causes improvement of symptoms of tiredness and heaviness in the limb.

Increase in the diameter of a vein results in the malfunction of valves inside of the vein that are designed to prevent blood from flowing backward in the vein. An inherited weakness of the vein wall (genetic) and circulating hormones that relax the smooth muscle of the vein wall are the most common causes. Females have high levels of such a hormone, the hormone progesterone. Pregnancies, obesity, hormone replacement therapy, the use of female oral contraceptives as well as occupations ...

A Phlebologist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vein disorders.