Atlanta, GA & Birmingham, AL Vein Treatment Blog http://www.alabamavascular.com/blog Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:42:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1.2 Blood Thinners and Vein Treatment http://www.alabamavascular.com/blog/2011/02/blood-thinners-and-vein-treatment/ http://www.alabamavascular.com/blog/2011/02/blood-thinners-and-vein-treatment/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:47:24 +0000 DrKingsley http://alabamavascular.sepsandbox2.com/blog/?p=38 Continue reading →]]> Common question: “Can I be treated if I am on coumadin or plavix or aspirin?” The answer is unequivocably YES. Coumadin may be stopped for two to four days before the vein procedure, or not be stopped at all, depending upon the reason for the medication. Plavix and aspirin may be continued. Your doctor and his staff will tell you exactly how to manage your blood thinner. The results of treatment are excellent, we treat many patients on blood thinners every week.

]]> http://www.alabamavascular.com/blog/2011/02/blood-thinners-and-vein-treatment/feed/ 0 Can Pills and Creams Get Rid of Spider Veins or Varicose Veins? http://www.alabamavascular.com/blog/2011/02/can-pills-and-creams-get-rid-of-spider-veins-or-varicose-veins/ http://www.alabamavascular.com/blog/2011/02/can-pills-and-creams-get-rid-of-spider-veins-or-varicose-veins/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:46:24 +0000 DrKingsley http://alabamavascular.sepsandbox2.com/blog/?p=36 Continue reading →]]> I heard an ad on the radio this morning about a cream to eliminate varicose and spider veins. As your friend and specialist who knows veins, I will tell you to please do not waste your money. Creams and pills and juices and any potion simply will not work to eliminate veins of any type. There is no science behind these gimmicks, these are scams to take your money plain and simple. When and if there is ever a legitimate cream, I will tell you, and will have boxes full in my office for you. I will always be sure you receive the very best treatment available in the world.

]]> http://www.alabamavascular.com/blog/2011/02/can-pills-and-creams-get-rid-of-spider-veins-or-varicose-veins/feed/ 0 Sacrifice the Vein? What About Heart Surgery? http://www.alabamavascular.com/blog/2011/02/sacrifice-the-vein-what-about-heart-surgery/ http://www.alabamavascular.com/blog/2011/02/sacrifice-the-vein-what-about-heart-surgery/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:45:47 +0000 DrKingsley http://alabamavascular.sepsandbox2.com/blog/?p=34 Continue reading →]]> Common question, even doctors do not understand well. The abnormal saphenous vein is responsible for most bad leg veins, and we laser this vein closed. This vein should not be used for heart or any arterial bypass. The incompetent vein is abnormal, weak, and dilates too easly with artery pressure. A large dilated vein will clot and shut down within 3 to 6 months. Never allow this vein to be used for bypass, or you will need another surgery within a few months.

]]> http://www.alabamavascular.com/blog/2011/02/sacrifice-the-vein-what-about-heart-surgery/feed/ 0 What is Sclerotherapy? http://www.alabamavascular.com/blog/2011/02/what-is-sclerotherapy/ http://www.alabamavascular.com/blog/2011/02/what-is-sclerotherapy/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:44:53 +0000 DrKingsley http://alabamavascular.sepsandbox2.com/blog/?p=32 Continue reading →]]> Difficult word, but so important in today’s modern vein treatments. Sclerotherapy is the injection of veins to eliminate them from the circulation. Fairly large veins and the smallest spider veins can be treated with sclerotherapy.

The most common use for sclerotherapy is the treatment of unsightly spider veins. Very small 30 guage needles and a special solution (not saline) are used to eradicate the spider veins. Lasers are not as good as injections by our experience and that of many other vein doctors. The skill of the one doing the injections often determines the results. We are pleased to have the very best in the U.S. in our practice. Take advantage.

]]> http://www.alabamavascular.com/blog/2011/02/what-is-sclerotherapy/feed/ 0 Compression Stockings: When to Wear and How Long http://www.alabamavascular.com/blog/2011/02/compression-stockings-when-to-wear-and-how-long/ http://www.alabamavascular.com/blog/2011/02/compression-stockings-when-to-wear-and-how-long/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:44:03 +0000 DrKingsley http://alabamavascular.sepsandbox2.com/blog/?p=30 Continue reading →]]> I had several calls today – I give to patients my cell phone number – regarding the compression stockings. For your info and interest, we offer the very best medical grade compression stockings in the world, at wholesale prices. Questions were about when to wear the hose after surgery, easily answered for we advise only two weeks after the procedure.

Compression stockings are difficult to “don”, put on and take off. Patients hated the hose. Therefore I obtained samples from every company in the world, and I wore them for three months – unknown to my staff. I changed company hose each day. The very best were Bauerfeind, not well known in the U.S. I flew to the manufacturing plant in the old Eastern Germany. Such a surprise. Terrific plant, very nice German people, and the most strict standards of quality I have witnessed in a long time.

Wear them frequently as I and my staff do daily. We sell them from the office – cheap for the quality. Wear them when traveling, for there is a 4% risk for leg blood clots while traveling, far too high. 4 of 100 travelers, scares me, I wish to make an announcement on the plane each time I fly.

Message for you: Be a good patient, wear the stockings, you will be so pleased.

]]> http://www.alabamavascular.com/blog/2011/02/compression-stockings-when-to-wear-and-how-long/feed/ 0 What’s Happening at the Atlanta Vein Clinic? http://www.alabamavascular.com/blog/2011/02/whats-happening-at-the-atlanta-vein-clinic/ http://www.alabamavascular.com/blog/2011/02/whats-happening-at-the-atlanta-vein-clinic/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:42:54 +0000 DrKingsley http://alabamavascular.sepsandbox2.com/blog/?p=28 Continue reading →]]> We performed 11 operations in our Atlanta Vein Clinic the past two days. Our Atlanta patients are really enjoying nice results, and are sending more and more patients to us for evaluation and treatment. Doctors in Atlanta are beginning to recognize our presence there. Emory University doctors whom we trained are referring patients each week. I really enjoy Atlanta and the vibrancy of the city, so much to see and do. Looking forward to more time there as we see more and more patients.

]]> http://www.alabamavascular.com/blog/2011/02/whats-happening-at-the-atlanta-vein-clinic/feed/ 0 Vein Ulcers and Wound Care http://www.alabamavascular.com/blog/2011/02/vein-ulcers-and-wound-care/ http://www.alabamavascular.com/blog/2011/02/vein-ulcers-and-wound-care/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:42:10 +0000 DrKingsley http://alabamavascular.sepsandbox2.com/blog/?p=26 Continue reading →]]> I just operated on a sweet lady from Montgomery. She suffered a vein stasis ulcer on her ankle for 22 years, so very sad. She has been treated in a wound center for the past one and one-half years, skin grafts have been placed, she has much scar tissue from her treatments.

ALL SHE NEEDS IS PROPER VEIN TREATMENT, AND THE WOUND AND ULCER WILL HEAL WITHIN 2 TO 4 MONTHS!

After her surgery this morning, she was taken home by her family. I will chronicle how fast the ulcer heals. 93% of these vein ulcers never re-occur. Such a shame these patients are not referred for proper vein treatment. Soon I will post her photos on the web site.

]]> http://www.alabamavascular.com/blog/2011/02/vein-ulcers-and-wound-care/feed/ 0 Exercise After Vein Therapy: How Soon Can I Start? http://www.alabamavascular.com/blog/2011/02/exercise-after-vein-therapy-how-soon-can-i-start/ http://www.alabamavascular.com/blog/2011/02/exercise-after-vein-therapy-how-soon-can-i-start/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:41:05 +0000 DrKingsley http://alabamavascular.sepsandbox2.com/blog/?p=24 Continue reading →]]> Following major vein treatments, most of our patients may exercise within one week – with the compression stockings in place. If only spider vein treatments, there is no downtime, and exercise with stockings may resume the following day. Stockings should be worn at least two weeks in the daytime after major vein treatments, and at least one week after spider vein treatments.

]]> http://www.alabamavascular.com/blog/2011/02/exercise-after-vein-therapy-how-soon-can-i-start/feed/ 0 What does it cost to treat spider veins? http://www.alabamavascular.com/blog/2011/02/what-does-it-cost-to-treat-spider-veins/ http://www.alabamavascular.com/blog/2011/02/what-does-it-cost-to-treat-spider-veins/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:40:06 +0000 DrKingsley http://alabamavascular.sepsandbox2.com/blog/?p=22 Continue reading →]]> Interesting, the cost depends upon the provider since spider veins are not insurance covered. Currently, our cost is only $300 to treat both legs, front and back including ankles and feet. This is very inexpensive, for treating these small veins is difficult and requires very good hand-eye skills. In June, the cost will increase to $400 for the same treatment, still very inexpensive when compared to almost anyone in the U.S. Plus our staff is experienced and very skilled.

]]> http://www.alabamavascular.com/blog/2011/02/what-does-it-cost-to-treat-spider-veins/feed/ 0 Welcome to the New Alabama Vascular Blog http://www.alabamavascular.com/blog/2010/02/cosmetic-surgery-blog/ http://www.alabamavascular.com/blog/2010/02/cosmetic-surgery-blog/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:58:41 +0000 Administrator Continue reading →]]> Thanks for visiting our new blog.  Here you will be able to find information on medical news, recent trends, special offers, and the latest events happening at our office.  We want to stay in touch with our local community and present news that will be relevant to our patients.

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