Welcome to the Vascular Surgery and Vein Center, a comprehensive vascular practice providing state-of-the-art care to patients throughout the tri-state area. Under the direction of board-certified surgeon Dr. Norman Chideckel, we utilize our advanced skills and many years of experience to help patients achieve clear, beautiful and healthy legs. With our convenient Manhattan location, Dr. Chideckel offers… Continue Reading
What is Catheter Ablation for Varicose Veins?
There are several ways for varicose veins to be treated. If you have varicose veins, your first step is to visit a specialist. Your varicose vein doctor will discuss with you the best treatment options for your condition based on the location and severity of your varicose veins. For some people, non-invasive treatments are very… Continue Reading
Will Compression Stockings Help with Varicose Veins?
The use of compression stockings is one of the ways you can see improvement in varicose veins. You may have been told to use these by your doctor. While this could be one of the options available to you, it is not always effective enough. For many people, varicose veins can be more problematic than… Continue Reading
When Is Treatment for Varicose Veins Necessary?
You have varicose veins. Perhaps your mother did as well. It is something that began happening after you had your children and now, you don’t think much about them. But, should you? In some situations, varicose veins are nothing to worry about. This is especially true when you only have a few of them and… Continue Reading
What Are the Side Effects of Sclerotherapy?
Sclerotherapy is one of the most common and effective treatments for spider veins and smaller varicose veins. This treatment is one of the most commonly used by varicose vein doctors because it works very well and has few, if any side effects. If you are looking for a way to improve the way your skin… Continue Reading
Are Varicose Veins Dangerous?
Many people want to treat varicose veins due to cosmetic reasons, but there are many more reasons apart from their unsightly appearance to treat these blemishes on your skin. Varicose veins that are left untreated can cause mild to severe symptoms, depending on the person, and can even become life-threatening. Lipodermatosclerosis If the tissues within… Continue Reading
What Causes Varicose Veins?
You’ve been told you have varicose veins. You knew the veins in your legs were seeming to stand out more now than they did before, but you didn’t realize that your legs were in this bad of shape. What is happening and why? Varicose veins are somewhat common, especially in older women, though they can… Continue Reading
What Diseases Can Cause Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins are not uncommon. In fact, they are growing in terms of how many people have them. In most cases, varicose veins are brought on by unknown conditions as well as factors such as the amount of pressure that builds up in the legs. This can be due to factors such as being overweight… Continue Reading
What Are Spider Veins and Treatment Options?
Spider veins are a form of varicose vein. If you have them, you may want to find a way to remove them. Though they tend not to be worrisome from a health standpoint, many people want a treatment for spider veins that will improve the look of the skin. Understand what these veins are, why… Continue Reading
How Can Varicose Veins Be Prevented?
If your family has a history of varicose veins, there may be help available to you to potentially avoid developing them. This isn’t always possible, though. In fact, there is no proven way to prevent varicose veins from occurring in some people. If you already have them, though, you may be able to take steps… Continue Reading
How Are Varicose Veins Diagnosed?
Do you think you have varicose veins? You may not be alone! Many people have these veins and thin they are simply a natural part of life and getting older. And, in many cases, they do not cause any additional harm. However, if you have large veins, they can pose a health problem. And, those… Continue Reading
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