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Varicose Veins and Body Art: Can You Tattoo Near Varicose Veins?
If you have tattoos and are considering getting more, you might think that an area with varicose veins is out of the question. This is a debate that’s occurring more and more often. As tattoos grow in popularity, and as older people are considering tattoos, the...
Bulging Veins in Legs: When to See a Varicose Vein Specialist
If you’ve noticed bulging veins in your legs, you might be worried that it’s time to see a specialist. You’re not alone — millions of people have enlarged, twisted, or rope-like veins that appear just beneath the surface of the skin. These are commonly referred to as...
Summer Style vs. Spider Veins: Fun Ways to Hide and Protect Your Leg Veins
We’re currently in the peak of summer. This means your wardrobe has likely switched from pants and long sleeves to sundresses, shorts, and swimwear. However, for people with varicose and spider veins, this time can also come with a lot of discomfort and...
What to Expect During Your First Vein Treatment Appointment
If you’ve noticed some new veins developing on your legs, you might be concerned about the risks associated with varicose veins. Whether your new veins are bulging, purplish varicose veins, or fine, web-like spider veins, you’re not alone in wanting a solution to this...
How to Travel Comfortably Without Worsening Your Varicose Veins
As summer comes into full swing, many people are preparing for a host of travels, from long road trips to whatever flight takes you to the beach the fastest. But for those with varicose veins, traveling even a short distance can be uncomfortable — or even risky....
Varicose Veins and Aging: What You Need to Know, and What You Can Do About It
As you grow older, your risk of developing varicose veins increases. While these enlarged, twisted veins are primarily a cosmetic concern, they can often cause discomfort — and, if symptoms related to varicose veins aren’t carefully monitored, their further...
7 Everyday Habits That Worsen Varicose Veins — And How to Stop Them
People who have varicose veins are always looking for ways to reduce their severity and symptoms. This makes sense — varicose veins can be not only unsightly, but uncomfortable, with many people suffering from vein disease reporting burning or itching sensations in...
Can Varicose Veins Come Back After Treatment? What You Need to Know
If you’re currently considering vein treatment, or if you’ve recently undergone vein treatment, you may be worried that your problem veins might return. After going through time, effort, and resources to take care of your varicose veins, this is an understandable...
Why Early Treatment of Varicose Veins Matters
While many think of varicose veins as solely a cosmetic concern, leaving them untreated can cause a host of problems. In our Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based clinic, we help patients from around the country resolve their varicose vein issues. Among the many questions we...









