by Spartz Vein Clinic | Oct 17, 2017 | Vein Journal Archive
I field this question a lot from patients wanting to time their treatments with weddings, vacations, or just to have their legs ready for summer. My answer varies according to what kind of cosmetic vein treatment you need, but in general you should allow at least 3...
by Spartz Vein Clinic | Apr 3, 2017 | Vein Journal Archive
For the 4th year in a row, Dr. Spartz participated in a medical mission trip to Honduras. She recently returned and shared the following summary: “My trip to Honduras was extremely successful. We had 27 doctors split among three clinic sites. I was honored to be a...
by Spartz Vein Clinic | Feb 6, 2017 | Vein Journal Archive
Spider veins can be a pain. Either because they’re causing real pain, or because they stop you from feeling your most confident when your legs are showing. So many women are hiding their beautiful legs under leggings, tights, and hose because they don’t think anything...
by Spartz Vein Clinic | Aug 26, 2016 | Vein Journal Archive
Did you know that traveling can contribute to the development of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)? Whether the mode of travel is airplane, train, or car, it’s the relative immobility that puts us at risk of developing blood clots in the legs. There are a few simple...
by Spartz Vein Clinic | May 16, 2016 | Vein Journal Archive
The very smallest problem veins in the legs are called reticular veins, or “telangiectasias”. These are commonly referred to as “spider veins” and are the blue, purple, or red veins seen along the legs just under the skin. Frequently, spider veins are completely...
by Spartz Vein Clinic | May 6, 2016 | Vein Journal Archive
I recently returned from my third medical mission trip to Honduras with the Hackett Hemwall Patterson Foundation out of Madison, WI. Since 2003, this foundation has provided vein care to the medically underserved populations of Honduras. In addition, we learn from...
