Thread or Spider veins can be formed anywhere on the body, and unlike varicose veins, they are relatively smaller in size. Poor lifestyle (excessive alcohol, smoking, stress), prolonged exposure to the sun and Rosacea (a skin condition that affects the blood vessels) are all possible factors that can contribute to prominent thread and spider veins… Continue reading Under Eye Thread / Spider Veins: Treatment Options
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What are “Daddy Do-Overs”?
Mommy makeovers are a popular procedure among women typically after pregnancy as they want to get their bodies back to how they looked before pregnancy. Mommy makeovers typically involve a combination of procedures such as liposuction, breast lift and tummy tuck. Now, there has been a rise in men who want to undergo different procedures… Continue reading What are “Daddy Do-Overs”?
Get your legs prepped for summer
Many of us get through winter with our woolly tights, trousers and jeans not even really taking notice of the status of our legs. But all it takes is one big event – a wedding, a party or even a work night out and all of a sudden they become all we can focus on.… Continue reading Get your legs prepped for summer
Vein Removal Treatments: The Private Clinic vs. the NHS
The Daily Express recently wrote about a man (Rob Crowley, 35) who had undergone a ‘MIRACLE’ treatment for his Varicose Veins after having had an unsuccessful surgical procedure with the NHS. The headlining treatment in question was the Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) Therapy which was performed at our Birmingham clinic. The article effectively raises three… Continue reading Vein Removal Treatments: The Private Clinic vs. the NHS
Understanding the difference between Thread and Varicose Veins
In order to work properly, veins are equipped with valves that help our blood flow in the correct direction without backtracking, but when those valves fail, then Thread and Varicose Veins can form. Varicose Veins and Spider Veins however are two entirely different leg problems that need to be addressed in varying, case-dependent, ways. Spider… Continue reading Understanding the difference between Thread and Varicose Veins
Perfect legs for summer: Top problem areas and how to address them
Summer: that long-awaited, bitter-sweet feast of sunshine and warmth. But, while the nights might be getting shorter, not all of us choose hemlines to match… Legs…pins…those long things on the end of my torso – whatever you want to call them, there are a surprising number of us who don’t like our own. Some statistics suggest… Continue reading Perfect legs for summer: Top problem areas and how to address them
Treatment Guide FAQ: Thread Veins (Spider Veins)
Thread or Spider veins as they are commonly known affect lots of people at some point in their lives and there are a number of effective treatments available. Thread veins tend to get worse over time so it is typically recommended that patients seek early treatment. Find out all about thread veins here and what… Continue reading Treatment Guide FAQ: Thread Veins (Spider Veins)
