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How Long does it take for Varicose Veins to get Worse? How long will it take for my…

When to Treat Varicose Veins when Planning a Family? Should you wait to get your veins treated after…

When do I get my Spider Veins Treated? Spider veins can be treated at any time except if…

The Iceberg and Varicose Veins Most people when they think of varicose veins, they think of bulging, unsightly…

So, how do you stop them from sliding down? One of the commonest issues of wearing compression stockings…

Unable to Lose Weight around the Legs… Why? One of the most important things when you exercise and…

Varicose Veins of the Groin Pregnancy is an amazing journey for most women, but it is also the…

“Why are my Legs so Itchy?” Varicose veins happen to be a cause for itchiness of your legs,…

Trauma & Varicose Veins Strong family history and genetics are well known to be some of the causes…

4 Things to do if your Varicose Veins are Bleeding If you have varicose veins and they start…

How long will I have to Wear Compression Stockings? After being treated for varicose veins it is important…

Compression Stocking Complaints One of the biggest complaints of every patient after treatment is wearing stockings.   These…

Why is the Fat on my Legs not Going Away? There is a condition known as lipoedema that…

Painful Shins & Legs Some people are very sensitive on their legs especially on the shins and even…

3 Ways to Improve your Leg Circulation Your lower limb from your hip downwards is a very important…

Causes of Painful Legs other than Varicose Veins A common presentation of varicose veins is heaviness and aching…

Will I need Varicose Vein Treatments for Life? The quick answer is that with the newer treatments the…

Will my Varicose Veins Disappear after Pregnancy? Yes they definitely do improve and some even go away completely,…

Will I need to keep getting my Spider Veins Treated? Spider veins generally worsen with age.   Treatments…

Venous Lakes If you have noticed a bluish or sometimes purplish lump on your lips that has been…

“I Thought Losing Weight was a Good Thing…” “I thought losing weight was a good thing”. A statement…

Where else can you Develop Varicose Veins? The commonest place to get varicose veins is your lower limb,…

Why are Varicose Veins Most Common in the Legs? Varicose veins can occur in other areas but are…

How Common are Varicose Veins? As much as varicose veins are a problem the commonest presentation are spider…

What Treatments do I Need? It all depends what you have. If you have spider veins, the most…

I have Varicose Veins, but have no Symptoms? If you have varicose veins that are visible and have…

Causes of Poor Circulation If you feel the circulation in your legs are poor, these are some of…

Downtime After Vein Treatments For minor treatments for spider veins or smaller varicose veins.   There is no…

Improving Circulation Your lower limb from your hip downwards is a very important functional and physiological part of…

Are Varicose Veins Dangerous? On their own, varicose veins may just appear like an annoying problem to have,…

Will I Develop a Blood Clot if I have Varicose Veins? Varicose veins are a risk factor for…

Will I Develop a DVT with Vein Treatment? The incidence of developing a deep vein thrombosis after vein…

What Happens if I don’t Treat my Varicose Veins? There are really 3 major things that can occur…

Varicose Veins are NOT a Normal Part of Ageing There is a common misconception that varicose veins are…

Red and Sore Varicose Veins Firstly if you ever notice hard lumps, soreness or redness in your varicose…

What Causes Pain & Aching in Varicose Veins? The cause of the aching and heaviness is due to…

Which Laser Treatment do I Need? The form of laser treatment used for varicose veins is called an…

I Never Had Varicose Veins Before Pregnancy, Why Now? The good news is that a large proportion of…

Can Lasers be used to Treat Spider Veins? There is a difference between lasers used for varicose veins…

Do I have Varicose Veins? I exercise a lot! Not everyone with bulging veins have varicose veins. Even…

Can Spider Veins Cause Pain? I have a large proportion of patients that come to me saying that…

Do Creams Work for Treating Varicose Veins & Spider veins? “I have been using this cream for a…

Can Spider Veins be Prevented ? Spider veins are those ugly veins that may come in the form…

Can Varicose Veins Return After Treatment? Can varicose veins return after treatment? This is a loaded question as…

Everything Glue Related There has been quite a lot of talk about glue. Currently it is the new…

Restless Legs & Varicose Veins Restless legs is the one of the grey areas in medicine as it…

Do Compression Stockings Work? The commonest causes for varicose veins are genetic and strong family history, followed by…

Can Varicose Veins Burst? For many people, spider veins and varicose veins are more than a cosmetic problem.…

Itchiness & Varicose Veins For many people, spider veins and varicose veins are more than a cosmetic problem.…

Stripping Varicose Veins To “Strip” or not to? We have come a long way from the days of…

The History of Varicose Veins Varicose veins date from 400 BC with this image illustrating that this has…

High-Heels & Varicose Veins Before you think I am trying to destroy joy for all women, you need…

Understanding the Playing field Hi, Dr Gan from Doctor Vein Medical and Cosmetic. Today I’m going to be…

Why Varicose Veins occur during pregnancy? Patients that are currently pregnant or even planning to get pregnant or…

Many of the patients that I treat with varicose veins only have maybe one symptom. In my previous…

Not all Laser’s are the same Hi, Dr. Gan from Dr. Vein Medical Clinic. Lasers have become such…

Varicose Vein Treatment Today, I am going to break down the three different groups of treatment available for…

Confused regarding Varicose Veins and Spider Veins? Hi, Dr. Gan here. Today, I’m going to break down a…

We all know, through media or even through the news, that when you fly on a plane, there is always a risk of developing a deep vein thrombosis or DVT. That is why they encourage everyone flying to move around the cabin and do plenty of stretching exercises.

Sclerotherapy is one of the most effective ways to treat spider veins of all sizes. Often times if…

What Causes those Unsightly Varicose Veins? Why are you affected more than other people of the same age…

Simplifying Varicose Veins into the 3 Levels. Varicose veins and spider veins are a very common condition that many patients have. In this video, I break down the different types of veins and how each one is connected. More importantly, I highlight what type of treatment is required for each level.