You’ve probably noticed large veins that appear on various areas of your body, especially on your legs. While these veins usually don’t initially pose as a health issue, there are times when you want to consider seeking treatment for them. These veins could indicate that there is an issue with your circulation. When you visit Rejuvenation at our office, there are tests that can be performed to determine exactly why you’re seeing enlarged veins, why they could be causing pain if you have an uncomfortable feeling, and the best method of treatment for your health.  Although enlarged veins seem as ..read more

Varicose veins and spider veins are types of vein disorders that are extremely common, particularly among those who are older or overweight. Even though they do not typically cause serious symptoms, these dysfunctional blood vessels can be cosmetically displeasing and cause you to seek out your vein disorder treatment options. What are varicose and spider veins? A vein is a type of blood vessel that transports blood to your heart. The blood is then re-oxygenated and sent throughout your body. Each vein possesses a one-way valve that is designed to keep blood flowing toward your heart. Varicose ..read more

If you are dealing with varicose veins, you are probably weighing your treatment options. Many people find themselves turning to a varicose veins center like Rejuveination in Cincinnati, OH, that has trained and experienced professionals who know how to safely and effectively treat this common condition. Varicose Veins: What Are They? A vein is a type of blood vessel that returns blood to your heart after its travels throughout the body. Blood is reoxygenated and then begins another round around your body. Veins contain one-way valves that prevent backflow of blood into them. They ensure that ..read more

Although spider veins are usually asymptomatic, most people suffering from them consider them to be undesirable and would like them to be removed. If you fall into this camp, you have probably begun exploring your treatment options. Before considering any type of procedure, there are certain questions that you will want answered. What are spider veins? A spider vein is a type of varicose vein, which is a blood vessel that transports deoxygenated blood back to your heart. A vein with a normal function will prevent blood from flowing back into it via a one-way valve. In some cases, this valve ca ..read more

For people living in areas such as Cincinnati, Mason, Loveland, Kenwood, Indian Hill, Blue Ash, Montgomery, Madera, Mariemont, Indian Hill, Anderson, West Chester, Milford, Landen, Lebanon and other surrounding communities – vein treatments utilizing the latest technologies is right around the corner.  In fact, did you know that many treatments for symptomatic vein issues are often covered by insurance? It is important to note that symptoms can sometimes accompany visual varicose veins.  Some of these symptoms include leg pain, restless leg syndrome, leg swelling, heaviness, aching, itching/b ..read more

Chronic venous insufficiency or CVI is a condition in which the valves in the veins don’t work properly. The veins have the job of transporting blood back to the heart for oxygenation, and they have valves that keep the blood flowing in the correct direction. In CVI, the valves stop working, and the blood leaks backward and accumulates in a pool. CVI is most likely to affect the leg veins, for they have to work against gravity to push blood up towards the heart. While chronic venous insufficiency can affect anybody, it is most common in women who are over 50 years old. It is extremely common a ..read more

Your chances of developing varicose veins become higher as you grow older. This is because the one-way valves in your veins that prevent blood from back-flowing into them grow weaker, allowing blood to pool into them. If you are dealing with them, you probably want them treated due to the uncomfortable symptoms they cause, or their appearance. Varicose Veins Veins are blood vessels that transport deoxygenated blood back to the heart to receive more oxygen for another trip around your body. When a vein is functioning normally, it has a valve that makes sure the blood flows only in one direction ..read more

Vein disease or venous disease describes a variety of conditions affecting the veins that can range from minor to extremely serious. Minor conditions like spider veins may cause only cosmetic problems, while serious conditions like deep vein thrombosis can be life-threatening. What is CEAP? CEAP is a classification system doctors use to describe a patient’s vein disease. The acronym stands for the following: C = Clinical or the patient’s symptoms and the appearance of their veins E = Etiology or cause of their disease A = Anatomy or the veins involved in the disease P = Pathophysiology or ..read more

VenaSeal is one of the latest treatments for varicose veins. These are veins in which the valves have collapsed and no longer send blood to the heart but allow it to flow backward and pool. This results in bulging, twisted blood vessels that can be seen beneath the skin. VenaSeal closes up the vein with a type of glue called cyanoacrylate. Despite its daunting name, this is the type of glue that closes surgical wounds in the absence of sutures and has done so since the 1950s. It is favored by doctors because it doesn’t react with the body. Who is a Candidate for VenaSeal? A candidate for VenaS ..read more

As you grow older, it is not uncommon to develop the condition of spider veins. Although they do not normally lead to symptoms, most people consider them to be undesirable and would like them removed. If this describes you, you will probably find yourself looking for a good spider veins specialist soon. When you are seeking out treatment for varicose or spider veins, you will probably be looking for a vascular surgeon or vascular medicine specialist. These doctors specialize in conditions affecting blood vessels. A dermatologist may also be able to treat you for your spider veins. What are Spi ..read more