As noted specialist for varicose vein treatment in Maui, Hawaii, we deal every day with the many misconceptions that people have about varicose veins and vein disease. Many of these misconceptions are remnants from the way vein disease was treated decades ago in the “bad old days,” and many of them are new myths spread by the Internet. All of this misinformation makes it difficult for people to learn true facts about varicose veins, so in this article we’ll present 10 interesting facts about varicose veins that everyone need to know: Varicose veins are more common than you think. Over half of ..read more

A few days ago, a new patient at our Maui vein treatment center in Hawaii asked, “Can you help me? I hear different claims from different people on how to prevent varicose veins. Some tell me that standing too much is bad, and others tell me that sitting too much is bad. So which is worse for my veins, and what should I do to keep varicose veins away?”We understand her confusion because as a leading Hawaii vein specialist, we hear the same conflicting claims on preventing varicose veins.The best answer we can provide is that there is a case to be made for both points of view –standing for long ..read more

Is Varicose Vein Treatment Covered by Insurance?If the title of this article appealed to you enough to read it, chances are you have varicose veins.Not only that, chances are you have been trying to “live with” your varicose veins for quite some time, trying to ignore them while hoping they don’t get worse.Well, they got worse. Now Varicose Veins have begun to cause side effects such as painfully swollen legs and ankles and constant feelings of tiredness and weakness in your legs. So you’ve been reading about modern vein treatment techniques and wondering, “Is this for me?”  Unfortunately ..read more

You probably think that varicose veins are something that only happens to “old people.” Unfortunately, if you believe that, you’d be 100% wrong. It’s true that it affect primarily the older people. Statistically, while only 5% of women under 23 have this problem, over 50% of women over 65 have them. But that’s not the whole story, because many people develop them in their teens, or in early 20s. Age IS a factor when assessing your risk of developing, but a more important factor is heredity – whether members of your close family have had them. If one of your parents had them, you have a 60% cha ..read more

Patients who are considering treatment for vein disease often wonder why there are so many treatments to choose from. Some people only require conservative treatment, such as losing weight and exercising more, while others opt for surface laser sclerotherapy or endovenous laser treatment. The simple answer is that while many people suffer from vein disease, there are differences in their conditions that make certain treatments a better choice for them. You should work with your vein expert to make a choice of treatment in Hawaii that is right for you. Most patients will schedule a consultation ..read more

ew people, asked to name the greatest “breakthroughs” in medical treatment, would cite advances made in the treatment of vein disease. But the truth is that some of the most important advances in medical technology in recent decades have taken place in the area of vein health diagnosis and treatment. What should Hawaiians know about advances in vein disease treatment?The clearest way to address this question may be to present a “Before and After” picture of such treatment advances. If you look back only a couple of decades the vast majority of vein diseases remained undiagnosed because doctors ..read more

If you have read many of the articles we provide on our Vein Clinics of Hawaii website, you have probably noticed that we use the terms “invasive,” “non-invasive,” and “minimally-invasive” a lot when describing medical procedures. But what exactly do these terms mean? What’s the difference between a “non-invasive” procedure and a “minimally-invasive” procedure? Invasive and non-invasive procedures In medical terminology, an invasive procedure is one in which the doctor must break the skin or enter a body cavity to treat the patient. Most traditional surgeries are invasive, because th ..read more

If you have varicose veins, and have been trying to “live with them” for some time, you probably know that it isn’t easy. At first you try to hide them beneath long pants and dark stockings, but some part of you always knows they’re there. Plus, every time you step out of the shower and look at yourself in the mirror, they really are there, looking ugly and making you feel bad about your appearance. And that’s just the way they look. If you try to “live with them” for long enough without treatment, you’ll start to develop swollen legs and ankles that are so painful, tired, and weak t ..read more

Kihei, Maui, HI. Dr. Randall S. Juleff, medical director of Vein Clinics of Hawaii joins with Dr. Colin E. Bailey, medical director of Bailey Vein Institute to announce the merger of their practices. According to these two noted Hawaii vein specialists, joining these two respected practices is historic, because it will provide the best vein care in the world to all of Hawaii. Dr. Juleff explains, “Dr. Bailey and I are excited about merging our two practices, since joining forces allows us to serve an even greater proportion of the residents of Hawaii. Together we will continue to offer state-o ..read more

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