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 Sclerotherapy?
Varicose vein treatment options range widely. For many people, the right treatment for these bulging and painful veins is a treatment called sclerotherapy. For those who are struggling with pain or discomfort this treatment can improve quality of life significantly and it is a less invasive treatment option over many others. If you are looking… Continue Reading
What Surgical Procedures Can Help with Varicose Veins?
For some people, varicose veins can become problematic and require treatment beyond simply treating them with over-the-counter methods. There are several medical procedures available that can provide individuals with the improvement they need. These medical procedures have the goal of closing off the varicose veins or removing them entirely. What is right for you depends… Continue Reading
Who Gets Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins can be a challenge for anyone that has them. They can impact anyone, but tend to occur as people get older. If you are noticing the symptoms of varicose veins, such as dark purple or blue veins that appear to be bulging and twisted under your skin, then it may be time to… Continue Reading
What Are Trunk Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins are twisted, lengthened and sometimes tortuous veins that tend to occur on the legs. When this occurs, the vein’s change in size and shape causes the veins to protrude from the skin, making the vein easily seen on the skin just under the outer layer. There are various types of veins that can… Continue Reading
Vein Stripping for Varicose Veins
Could vein stripping for varicose veins be the right option for you? There are many ways to treat varicose veins and you should take the time necessary to consider them all. For many patients, vein stripping is the best option available. The more you know about your options, the more likely you are to see… Continue Reading
Treatment for Telangiectasia Varicose Veins
Many people suffer from varicose veins. These are veins that protrude from the interior of the skin outward, often becoming more visible. Telangiectasia veins are also known as spider veins. These are veins that are visible from the surface of the skin, but tend to be smaller veins, those that run under the skin in… Continue Reading
Reducing Complications Through Varicose Vein Treatment
For many people, varicose veins seem like no big deal. They may not be cosmetically appealing, but they do not cause pain and you do not really think about them. In other people, they can be very painful and even limit you from walking. In all cases, varicose veins can lead to complications if they… Continue Reading
Key Symptoms of Varicose Veins Not to Ignore
When do varicose veins become more than just a problem to look at? In many men and women, these veins are not direct problems related to health. Some people can live most of their life with them and never feel any type of problem or ache from them. For others, the pain can be very… Continue Reading
Spider Veins: Understanding the Concern
Spider veins can be one of the most problematic conditions for women and men, though they do not pose as much of a medical risk as varicose veins. If you have spider veins, you may be interested in finding a solution to treating them. The good news is that you can find a variety of… Continue Reading
Reticular Veins
Do you have reticular veins? Most people do not know they have these until their doctor tells them about it. These veins, which are also known as feeder veins, are often dilated blue and they can have a blue or green tint to them. They are located under the surface of the skin and can… Continue Reading
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