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Apr 2015What’s a VeinGogh?
You probably heard of a Van Gogh, but what’s a VeinGogh? Behind VeinGogh is the innovative technology that’s transforming the treatment of vascular conditions and unlocking a new era of precision and effectiveness. How Can We Define VeinGogh? Put simply, VeinGogh is a simple and fast way to eliminate spider veins, done right at the vein center. At Texas Vein & Cosmetic, we do regularly…
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Mar 2015What is Varithena?
It is one of the newest treatment options available from a vein clinic, but what exactly is Varithena procedure? In November of 2013, the Food and Drug Administration approved the use of a Varithena, a foam vein ablation treatment, according to Drugs.com. Understanding how Varithena works will help you make an informed decision about whether it is right for you. What is Varithena? Varithena is…
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Mar 2015Know About Your Vein Treatment Options
Vein disease is a common condition among adults. There are several causes of dysfunction in veins. Examples of vein diseases include spider and varicose veins, venous insufficiency, and deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, which is a serious blood clot. In Houston, venous insufficiency treatment options typically progresses from do-it-yourself remedies to treatment from vascular surgeons. The approach is to treat any underlying causes of vein disease….
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Mar 2015
How Do I Know If I Have Venous Stasis Ulcers?
Hi, I’m Mike Bardwil. I am founder of Texas Vein & Cosmetic Specialists. I am a vascular surgeon, boarded in both general and vascular surgery, and I’ve been practicing surgery now for 25 years. I regularly treat patients with venous stasis ulcers treatment in Houston, Texas. How do I know if I have a venous stasis ulcer? Venous stasis ulcers are the end result of…
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Mar 2015
Varicose Veins & Pregnancy
Hi, I’m Mike Bardwil. I am founder of Texas Vein and Cosmetic Specialists. I’m a vascular surgeon in Houston, Texas, boarded in both general and vascular surgery. And I’ve been practicing surgery now for 25 years. Do varicose veins from pregnancy disappear after the pregnancy? Varicose veins following pregnancy will often times improve significantly. And on occasion, they may disappear completely. Usually you’ll get improvement…
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Feb 2015
What is Sclerotherapy?
Texas Vein & Cosmetic Specialists provides sclerotherapy vein treatment in Houston, Texas. If you’re looking for a simple and effective vein treatment for smaller varicose and spider veins, sclerotherapy may be ideal. During this in-office procedure, vein doctors inject a liquid or foam sclerosing chemical into the vein to eliminate it. Although it is common to need at least two treatment sessions to treat all…
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Feb 2015
How To Prevent Varicose Veins In Legs?
The good news about varicose vein treatment in Houston is that there are many minimally invasive, quick, safe, and highly effective options to successfully treat a condition. When performed by the expert vascular surgeons at your Houston area vein clinic, vain treatment is nearly painless and requires little downtime for the patient. Your local Houston vein doctors can diagnose and eliminate individual varicose veins, restoring…
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Feb 2015
How many treatments does vein removal take?
Treatment begins with proper evaluation. The diagnosis of venous insufficiency is confirmed by performing an ultrasound examination. Hi, I’m Mike Bardwil. I am founder of Texas Vein & Cosmetic Specialists. I am a vascular surgeon, boarded in both general and vascular surgery, and I’ve been practicing surgery now for 25 years. How many treatments do removal of veins take? When patients come in to be…
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Feb 2015
Why should I treat my unhealthy veins?
Venous disease is a serious condition, in which the veins fail to pump enough blood back through the body to the heart. In order to correct it, the reason for the condition must first be discovered. Thus, treating venous insufficiency in Houston requires a visit to a vein clinic. There, vein doctors can determine what is causing your venous insufficiency determine what is causing your venous insufficiency…
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Feb 2015
Varicose Veins During Pregnancy: Should I Go to the Vein Center?
Pregnancy and other hormonal changes definitely make varicose veins more likely to occur, but this does not mean you require treatment. Varicose veins that appear while you’re pregnant may go away on their own, a few months after you give birth. If you notice some bulging, purple veins while pregnant, you’re not alone. Vascular surgeons get questions from pregnant women about varicose veins every day….