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Lipoedema

This condition was first described at the Mayo Clinic in 1940.  It is a disorder where…
David Huber31 January 2021
Health & Wellness

Lymphoedema and the lymphatic system

The lymphatic system is a complex of fine vessels (lymphatics), tissues (lymph nodes) and organs…
David Huber3 January 2021
Health & Wellness

Recurrent varicose veins

What are the chances of varicose veins returning after treatment?  It is a common problem and…
David Huber8 November 2020
Health & Wellness

Blog by Kris our Illawarra Vascular Laboratory receptionist

Hi, I am Kris, the receptionist who is responsible for scheduling appointments and following up…
Kris Goreski13 October 2020
Health & Wellness

Blog by Sharon our Wollongong receptionist

The Art of Vein Care offers you caring and professional advice from our experienced vascular surgeon,…
Sharon11 October 2020
Health & Wellness

Do natural remedies work for varicose veins?

Varicose veins are a common problem in Australia, with approximately 60% of the population affected…
David Huber20 September 2020
Health & Wellness

Does weight affect varicose veins?

Being overweight is one of the contributing causes of varicose veins.  If you are significantly overweight,…
David Huber13 September 2020
Health & Wellness

Pregnancy and varicose veins

In women, varicose veins often begin early in pregnancy.  Generally they occur on the legs…
David Huber9 September 2020
Health & Wellness

Should I complete my family before I have my varicose veins treated?

In the days when open surgery was the main treatment of varicose veins (usually stripping),…
David Huber30 August 2020
Health & Wellness

Why do we need to treat varicose veins before we treat spider veins?

Spider veins are the very fine red vessels that are commonly seen in the skin.  Often,…
David Huber16 August 2020
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    • Home
    • About
      • Blog
    • Conditions
      • Venous Ulcers
      • Varicose veins
      • Travel Related Vein Problems
      • Spider veins
      • Popliteal vein compression
      • Pelvic Venous Compression
      • Pelvic congestion syndrome – May Thurner; ovarian vein incompetence
    • miraDry for excess sweating
      • miraDry FAQ
    • Treatments
      • Ovarian vein coiling and ovarian vein embolisation
      • Sclerotherapy for varicose veins and spider veins (telangiectasia)
      • Radiofrequency Ablation of Varicose Veins
      • Iliac Vein Stenting
      • Glue Ablation of Varicose Veins
      • Compression treatment for venous problems
    • For doctors
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    • Contact