The dilated superficial veins we see are spider veins and varicose veins. This constant downward pressure can also lead to more serious changes such as skin discoloration that becomes permanent ...

The dilated superficial veins we see are spider veins and varicose veins. This constant downward pressure can also lead to more serious changes such as skin discoloration that becomes permanent ...

Dr Arvind Kohli Varicose veins are veins that have become swollen enough to be seen on the legs. This condition affects the ...

long-pulse lasers are only suitable for treating grade 1 superficial dilated veins like spider veins or telangiectasias (diameter smaller than 1 mm). This method is ineffective for varicose veins ...

These are dilated, elongated ... Complications such as superficial thrombophlebitis (inflammation of veins due to blood clots) and bleeding are common and can worsen without treatment.

As a result of superficial valve incompetence, high pressure is transmitted to small subcutaneous veins, which become dilated tortuous clusters of varicose veins (Figure 1B). Although valve reflux ...

However, cosmetics aside, the leg fatigue and heaviness that is associated with chronic venous insufficiency in the presence of varicose veins can be disabling. The treatment of superficial vein ...