by slamdot | Jun 11, 2016 | Ambulatory Phlebectomy, EVLT Procedure, Varicose Veins, Vascular Disease, Vein Treatments
You’ve suffered from pain and swelling from varicose veins long enough, and are ready to talk with a vein specialist about treatment options. The good news is that treating varicose veins has never been easier. Today’s procedures are minimally invasive and can be done...
by slamdot | Apr 23, 2016 | EVLT Procedure, Varicose Veins, Vein Treatments
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins near the surface of the skin that most commonly appear in the legs and ankles. They don’t usually pose a serious health risk, but they can cause uncomfortable pain and swelling. At Premier Vein Clinics of Knoxville, we see...
by slamdot | Apr 7, 2016 | Ambulatory Phlebectomy, EVLT Procedure, Sclerotherapy, Varicose Veins, Vein Treatments
The vascular surgeons at Premier Vein Clinics of Knoxville have seen and treated a lot of varicose veins—over 10,000 since 2004. They are specialists in veins, which are the blood vessels that carry blood from your body’s tissues to your heart. Veins have...
by slamdot | Sep 9, 2015 | Ambulatory Phlebectomy, EVLT Procedure, Sclerotherapy, Varicose Veins, Vein Treatments
Varicose veins are typically not a serious health concern, but if left untreated they have the potential to develop into one over time. The chief complaint of individuals with varicose veins is cosmetic. They are often described as “ugly” or “unsightly” and can...
by slamdot | Aug 26, 2015 | EVLT Procedure, Sclerotherapy, Varicose Veins, Vein Treatments
As a high school boys’ varsity basketball coach in Knoxville for more than 30 years, wearing athletic shorts has long been a part of Christopher Lindsay’s daily attire. “I live in shorts, I wear them all the time,” says Lindsay. “I wear them almost all year long.”...
by slamdot | Aug 3, 2015 | EVLT Procedure, Varicose Veins, Vein Treatments
The flow of blood travels from the heart through arteries to the leg then returns to the heart through veins. Veins have one-way valves that help keep the blood flowing in the right direction and against gravity, to prevent any back flow. When a valve becomes weak and...
