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Vein Therapy
Varicose veins
are the blue or purplish enlarged veins you
typically see bulging out of a person's leg. They
affect approximately 15 percent of men and 25
percent of women. They can form anywhere on the
legs, from the groin to the ankle, but appear most
often on the backs of the calves or on the inside of
the legs.
Similar to varicose veins, spider veins are smaller
and closer to the surface of the skin. Varicose
veins are caused by faulty valves and weakened walls
within the veins. Normally, these one-directional
valves keep the blood flowing efficiently against
gravity up toward the heart. But when these valves
fail to function properly, the blood pools, pressure
builds up, and the veins become weak, enlarged and
twisted. Some people may be more likely than others
to develop varicose or spider veins due to genetics,
old age or hormonal changes. Varicose veins may also
result from conditions that increase pressure on the
leg veins, for example being overweight, pregnant,
or doing jobs that require prolonged standing.
There are a variety of treatment methods for
varicose veins. They range from injection
sclerotherapy or laser treatments. A consultation
with Dr. Harley will help you
determine which treatment is best for you.
We encourage
you to visit or call Harley Anti-aging Institute today to to make an appointment.
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