Category Sclerotherapy

16 Jan

FDA OKs New Minimally Invasive Treatment for Varicose Veins

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved polidocanol injectable foam (Varithena, BTG) for the treatment of incompetent veins and visible varicosities of the great saphenous vein (GSV) system, British pharmaceutical company BTG announced today. Varithena (formerly known as Varisolve) is a pharmaceutical-grade, low-nitrogen, polidocanol foam dispensed from a proprietary canister device. It is a […]

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25 Sep

Laser Vein Treatment for Spider Veins-By Dr. Mark Bishara, MD

What are Varicose Veins? Varicose veins are large blue, dark purple veins. They protrude from the skin and many times they have a cord-like appearance and may twist or bulge. Varicose veins are found most frequently on the legs. What are Spider Veins? Spider veins are very small and very fine red or blue veins. […]

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26 Feb

Antioxidants and SkinCare

  Today I want to talk about the benefits antioxidants can have on your skin. Antioxidants are chemicals designed to protect your body’s cells by neutralizing internal and external forces that produce free radicals. Free radicals are what causes our skin to age and cause skin damage. When free radicals attack healthy skin cells, they […]

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