Why is Venous Doppler Necessary Before Sclerotherapy?
If you have unsightly varicose or spider veins in your legs, you probably shy away from skirts or shorts. Fortunately, a simple, non-invasive treatment called sclerotherapy can make problem veins a thing of the past. The procedure is a very easy outpatient procedure that’s virtually painless. It’s considered the “gold standard” among treatments for varicose veins. Before […]
Do I Need Hand Vein Treatment?
Although many people focus on the face, your hands may be one of the more obvious places to show your age. Thinning skin and other factors can make the veins on the hands more prominent, which is a giveaway that the hands belong to an older person. If your hands are very slim, the condition […]
A Timeline for Cosmetic Services: How Long Do Treatments Last?
One of the benefits of non-surgical cosmetic services, such as injectable fillers and other injectables, is that they don’t require a lengthy downtime. But the trade off seems to be that they don’t provide permanent results. How long the results will last from a particular treatment depend on the treatment, as well as a few […]
Recovery from Sclerotherapy: What You Should Know
Having sclerotherapy for spider veins? You may wonder what recovery from the procedure is like. In truth, recovery is very easy and painless. Here are some things you should know in advance of treatments for spider veins. Compression Stockings Your vein doctor will likely recommend your wear compression stockings following sclerotherapy treatment. Depending on your specific case, you might […]
Other Uses for BOTOX® Treatment
BOTOX® treatment might be one of the most popular cosmetic treatments available today. The number of Botox procedures performed each year has risen by more than 750 percent since the year 2000, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Although the injectable is a highly regarded cosmetic treatment, it does much more than simply smooth […]
Do’s and Don’ts for Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are usually nothing more than a cosmetic issue. Even so, vein doctor Charles Dietzek has some tips to keep your legs as healthy as possible. That’s because varicose veins can lead to bleeding, painful ulcers and slow-to-heal infections if ignored. Here are 8 things you should and shouldn’t do for varicose veins. Do take […]
3 Things to Look for When Choosing an Aesthetic Doctor
If you’re considering a non-surgical cosmetic treatment to erase years from your face, picking the right doctor is a big decision. But how do you know which aesthetic doctor is right for you? While any doctor can technically perform these treatments, it vital find a doctor who possesses the training and skill necessary to ensure a […]