Oh my goodness……………. Is THAT a Varicose Vein!? We are used to seeing the smooth skin of our youth. As we age small changes begin to appear. One change that no one is ever happy to see is a protruding purple vein showing through the skin on their leg. While your first instinct may be
Many people mistakenly believe that once varicose veins start coming in that it. There is nothing that can be done and they resign themselves to the idea of living in long pants even in the hot Florida summers. Vein issues are not simply a cosmetic nuisance. They are in fact Venous Disease. A variosed vein
Summer is just around the bend. Warm balmy days in the tropics with temperatures nearing 100 degrees. White sand beaches, warm blue Gulf waters, golden rays of sunshine beaming down. This is paradise. This beautiful weather and mind-blowing surroundings are wonderful if you are able to comfortably hit the beach and just toss on a
Varicose veins are primarily caused by genetic factors outside of the patient’s realm of control. However, lifestyle habits that can be managed should be, especially if there is a family history of varicose veins. We realize that health information has become muddled, with every ‘expert’ out there having an opinion and writing about it online,
When your legs begin to ache or show weird previously non presented symptoms you may not know what to think or automatically jump to vein disease. This leads many people to ignore what they feel in hoping it will magically go away. If indeed it is the onset of vein issues, it will not just
What IS Microphlebectomy? Micro means small. Phlebectomy literally means the removal of veins. The microphlebectomy procedure removes large bulging varicose veins that look like twisting ropes under the skin on your legs. This procedure has been used to replace the older version which was ambulatory phlebectomy. The microphlebectomy is much preferred as it leaves no
Dr. Zuzga and his staff were all very pleasant and personable and went out of their way to make me feel comfortable.