If you have bulging or discolored veins in your legs, it is more than just a matter of vanity — these varicose veins can be a sign of something much more dangerous. That is why having them evaluated and treated is so vital. Understanding more about what varicose veins...
Spider veins are clusters of tiny, enlarged blood vessels, which can appear near the surface of facial skin. These unsightly veins can also appear on the chest, legs and other areas. These broken capillaries can make your nasal area and cheeks appear red. Since the...
Roughly one percent of Americans suffer from painful and debilitating venous skin ulcers. Wondering whether you have a venous leg ulcer and what you can do about it? Read on for a comprehensive look at venous leg ulcers and their management. How to Get Rid of Your...
One of the most common questions vein specialists get asked is, “How can I prevent getting new or more varicose veins in my legs?” In many cases, the answer can be very simple: Pick your parents wisely. Enlarged and ropelike varicose veins are only seen in the...
Many people make new years resolutions and a small percent of those people actually follow through and carry out their ambitious plans. One of the most commonly heard things from new patients at the Schulman Vein And Laser Center in Long Island and New York...
It’s not uncommon for people to experience swelling in their legs and ankles and to see it even more so at the end of the day. This can be one sign that your leg veins are varicose and not working well enough to bring the blood back up ‘north’ to your heart. All...
Venous Ulcers The appearance of breaks in the skin on the inner side of the ankle can be serious. The protruding bone on the inside of your ankle is called the medial malleolus and most often the break in the skin is just above there. It most often is visible as a...
Everybody knows what varicose veins are and has seen the bulging enlarged veins on the legs of people (or even yourself) when not wearing long pants. What’s more important then seeing varicosities is knowing when it’s best to seek out a vein treatment center or...
What Are Some Complications Of Leg Veins If Left Untreated ? Insights Into Venous Leg Ulceration The benefits and risks of any medical procecdure need to be weighed before a person elects to undergo any voluntary treatment. The treatment of veins in...
Does The Winter Weather Effect Your Leg Veins ? As we are now in the middle of the winter in New York the question of how the weather effects your legs varicose and spider veins has come up a few times in our Long Island and Manhattan offices. In a nutshell it may...