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  The North Shore Vein Center located in Lake Success, NY has been granted a three-year term of accreditation in Vascular Testing in the areas of Peripheral Venous Testing by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC). Accreditation by the IAC means that … Continue reading →

Q:  10 days ago my doctor injected glycerin in my thigh veins. At first it was swollen and now it’s a solid pinkish-purple area about 6in wide with the spiders on top – darker and more numerous than before. Is … Continue reading →

Q: I have 2 small reticular veins that are varicose. My doctor is going to do a Microphlebectomy. He said due to the size it won’t even be necessary to wear compression hose after. He also stated there is no chance … Continue reading →

Q: I have some hyper pigmentation on one of my legs after having ambulatory phlebectomy and endovenous laser ablation. What topical treatment can I use to help fade this hyperpigmentation? Or should I just give it time to fade? A: There is … Continue reading →

Call to schedule your free vein consultation and allow me to assess your venous disorders and help you to choose what treatment avenue is best for you! North Shore Vein Center Office Dr. Mark Schwartz Tuesday, April 24th: 5-7m Appointment … Continue reading →

Q: Will self-tanning cream darken these scars, or will it help blend them in to the rest of my leg? I had an ambulatory phlebectomy performed on on leg in May 2011, and the other leg in October 2011. I have tiny … Continue reading →

Q: My Dad is considering an EVLA, but he is 87 yrs old. Should I be concerned with risks at his age? A: We have performed these procedures on patients in their early 90s. If he is symptomatic, in good health and … Continue reading →

  Read our article in the March 2012 Edition of Newsday’s HealthLink titled “Vein 101: Learn the types, symptoms and cure with free vein screening”   .

Q: I had knee surgery, and was wondering when can I stop wearing my compression socks? A: If you are ambulatory and in good health, with no history of blood clots, 4 weeks should be ample. But of course, check with your … Continue reading →

KAET-TV, the Phoenix PBS affiliate, will air the ACP sponsored documentary “Vein Health: Discoveries, New Technologies and Breakthroughs,” next Tuesday March 13, 2012 at 7pm. Nearly a year in the making, the documentary is the result of hard work and … Continue reading →