As the better weather appears through Spring and Summer, it is the time of year that shorts, dresses and swimwear come out and unsightly leg veins are exposed again. This is the commonest time of year that people think about having treatments to improve the appearance of their legs, but is it the best time…
WHAT’S THE DRAMA ABOUT A DVT?
WHAT IS A DVT? DVT is the initialism for a Deep Vein Thrombosis. A DVT is a blood clot in a deep vein most commonly in the leg. WHY IS A DVT IMPORTANT? The deep veins are the main drainage veins for blood to travel back to the heart. Blockage of these veins can cause…
Do Varicose Veins Need to Be Treated?
Varicose Veins are basically bulging or enlarged veins visible on the surface of the skin. It is a very common condition with medical studies suggesting around 17% of men and 31% of women will develop Varicose Veins at some stage during their life. Risk factors for developing Varicose Veins include older age, being female, pregnancy,…