Spider Veins & Varicose Veins
What Is Venous Dysfunction Caused By? There are a number of factors that can contribute to the development of spider veins and varicose veins. Although a genetic disposition is one of the primary influences in the development of abnormal veins, there are also a range of lifestyle factors that can contribute to this condition including: […]
Swollen Legs & Lipoedema
One of the main causes of swollen legs is inflammation. Inflammation is a natural response if you break a bone or tear a tendon or ligament, but it also may be a sign of a more serious inflammatory illness. Common causes of swollen legs can be vein issues: Additional causes can be chronic conditions which […]
Forehead Veins /Frontal Veins “Push Veins”
Prominent vertical veins on the forehead can cause great distress particularly for women when these veins are more prominent and bulge, looking “masculine” or “angry”. These forehead veins get more prominent when the person smiles, exercises and drinks alcohol. Onsite ultrasound is a crucial tool used to assess suitability and to prevent confusion between visible […]
Arm Veins & Hand Veins
Arm Veins Prominent arm veins are a common concern, especially for individuals who are fit, athletic, or have low body fat. While large veins in the arms can be normal, they often cause distress—particularly for women who feel these bulging veins give their arms a more masculine appearance. If you have low body fat or […]
Facial Veins
Treating Facial Veins For facial veins around the eyes (darker periorbital reticular veins), spider veins on cheeks, on the nose and inside the nose (Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia) and even on the abdomen or the torso, microsclerotherapy is best suited. Generally, one facial vein treatment is required however occasionally top up procedures may be recommended, after […]
Temporal Veins (Temple)
Annoying veins can appear on the side of the forehead, just above the eyes and eyebrows, in the area called the “temple”. It is actually the temporal area and veins in this area tend to run down from the top of the scalp, across the temple vertically and then under the eye. These veins on […]
Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome
What is Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome? Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome (KTS) is a rare congenital vascular disorder characterized by a triad of symptoms: port-wine stains (capillary malformations), venous malformations (including varicose veins), and bone and soft tissue hypertrophy affecting one or more limbs. The exact cause of Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome (KTS) is not fully understood, but it’s thought to be […]
Varicose Veins during Pregnancy
Hormonal changes during puberty, pregnancy and menopause and can contribute to the development of varicose veins It is highly common for pregnant women to develop varicose veins during their first trimester of pregnancy. This is due to the elevated hormone levels and an increase in blood volume which in turn causes veins to swell. In […]
Pelvic Venous Congestion Syndrome
If you are suffering from chronic pelvic pain, you may have Pelvic Venous Congestion Syndrome (PVCS) and require medical treatment. Symptoms of Pelvic Venous Congestion Syndrome? You may be suffering from Pelvic Venous Congestion Syndrome if you experience three or more of these symptoms: Why Vascular Ultrasound Matters? If you’ve been experiencing persistent pelvic pain […]
Vulval Veins
These veins may appear during pregnancy and then ease after childbirth, although once they appear they rarely disappear completely. Further pregnancies may worsen the condition. These varicose veins may stay in the vulva, or they can lead to varicose veins on the top of the thigh, on the inner part of the leg (next to […]