Laser treatment is not always the best treatment for varicose veins. But when is a good choice, not all laser varicose vein treatment is the same procedure and produces the same results. Vein centers that offer only cosmetic vein treatment use lasers to eliminate existing varicose veins. What they don’t do however, is to provide a treatment for the underlying cause and prevent the varicose veins from forming again in other areas of the legs.  The best, safest and most effective laser treatment for varicose veins caused by venous disease is laser ablation that effectively treats large varicose vein systems. Unlike cosmetic treatments, this state-of-the-art  varicose vein treatment cures the underlying problem. The procedure is easily performed in the office and is quite safe and comfortable for the patient. This laser [...]

There are many risk factors that can contribute to the development of varicose veins.  They most often occur with advancing age and are more in women and those with a family history. Varicose veins are also associated with obesity and prolonged standing.
 
Even when risk factors for varicose veins are present, there are many self care measures that  improve circulation in the lower extremities and may minimize, reduce discomfort or even prevent the occurrence of varicose veins. These measures include:

Regular exercise
Maintaining your ideal body weight
Eating a diet high in fiber and low in sodium
Wearing low healed shoes
Elevating your legs whenever possible
Avoiding garments that constrict your circulation
Avoiding standing in one place and in the same position

 
When these self care measures are not effective and/or varicose vein symptoms are troublesome, varicose vein surgery is [...]