Does A Phlebectomy Hurt?

October 14, 2020Ambulatory Phlebectomy
Does A Phlebectomy Hurt? There are several procedures that can be used to treat varicose veins. One is called an Ambulatory Phlebectomy. A phlebectomy is one procedure that may be recommended if you have large, ropy, and bulging veins. These veins can be unsightly as well as painful. I am a previous patient, current employee [...]

How Long Will My Procedure Take?

October 5, 2020sclerotherapy
How Long Will My Procedure Take? Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy & Varithena The procedure may take anywhere between 20 minutes to 30 minutes.  Dr. Heeringa uses a medical injectable irritant that causes inflammation of the vein followed by fibrosis (natural healing scar) thus obliterating the vein wall. After the procedure, the medical assistant will apply Dermaka [...]

I’ve Already Had An Ultrasound, Elsewhere, Why Do I Need Another One?

September 22, 2020Ultrasound Exam
I’ve Already Had An Ultrasound, Elsewhere, Why Do I Need Another One? There are many different types of ultrasound studies available to help your doctor diagnose and treat your condition. The first question we would then ask is, “What type of ultrasound exam did you have?”. Was it a venous or arterial study? If it [...]

Meralgia Paraesthetica Vs Lymphedema

August 15, 2020Lipedema and Lymphedema
Meralgia Paraesthetica Vs Lymphedema Are you experiencing unexplained pain, discomfort, or tenderness in your thighs? Is it accompanied by swelling? It could be lymphedema or meralgia paraesthetica. It’s important to determine which it is, because one is a condition with no cure that must be managed carefully to prevent it from becoming worse. What Is [...]

Northern Michigan Vein Specialists Earns Vascular Testing Accreditation

August 14, 2020News
Northern Michigan Vein Specialists Earns Vascular Testing Accreditation Northern Michigan Vein Specialists located in Traverse City and Cadillac, MI has been granted a three-year term of accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in Vascular Testing in the area(s) of Peripheral Venous Testing. Click the links below to read the press releases for each office! [...]

Summer Exercise With Varicose Veins

July 15, 2020Varicose Veins Treatment
Summer Exercise With Varicose Veins Your veins are like one-way streets with traffic meant to flow in only one direction. That can be more difficult in areas of the body where gravity can’t help the flow, such as the legs. Veins return blood to the heart, and in the legs the blood needs to flow [...]

What Are Telangiectasias And How Are They Treated?

June 15, 2020Spider Veins
What Are Telangiectasias And How Are They Treated? Telangiectasias occur when tiny blood vessels throughout the body expand and cause red dots, lines, and patterns to appear on the skin. They are sometimes referred to as spider veins. They can occasionally be painful, but most often, they make the person with them uncomfortable because of [...]

How Is Lipedema Treated?

May 15, 2020Lipedema and Lymphedema
How Is Lipedema Treated? Lipedema is a condition that occurs when fat is stored irregularly in the body. Lipedema is a serious and sometimes life-threatening condition. In its advanced stages, the fat deposits can block lymph drainage and cause lymphedema – a buildup of fluid that can lead to infection, poor healing of wounds, and [...]

Improve Your Vein Health For A Better Summer

April 15, 2020Varicose Veins Treatment
Improve Your Vein Health For A Better Summer As warmer weather approaches and you switch from long pants and long sleeve shirts to tank tops and shorts, you may feel self-conscious about the visibility of your veins. There are steps you can take to help improve your vein health in time for summer. Stay Hydrated [...]

Sclerotherapy Now For Summer Legs

March 15, 2020sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy Now For Summer Legs If you suffer from varicose veins or spider veins in your legs and avoid wearing shorts or a bathing suit during warmer weather because of the way your legs look, Northern Michigan Vein Specialists in Cadillac and Traverse City, MI can help. Using a minimally invasive procedure called sclerotherapy, you [...]