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Spider veins are clusters (webs) of purplish veins that are challenging to ignore. These webs are actually damaged blood vessels that form just below the surface of your skin. Improving the appearance of your legs is the most obvious benefit of spider vein treatment, but it’s just the beginning. Read...
Visible facial veins can pop up on your nose, under your eyes, cheeks, and eyelids. Dealing with facial veins is frustrating, but you have effective options to treat them at South Shore Vein and Aesthetic Medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Depending on the severity and location of your facial...
If you're considering cosmetic enhancements to rejuvenate your appearance, you've likely come across two popular options: Botox® injectables and dermal fillers. While both treatments can reduce the signs of aging, they work in different ways and target different concerns. So, how do you know which treatment is right for you?...
Are you tired of hiding spider veins under long pants or thick makeup? If so, you're not alone. Spider veins — those small, thread-like veins that appear close to the surface of your skin — can be a source of frustration. But there's good news: sclerotherapy can help. Dual board-certified...
Vein disease isn’t a single disease. Rather, it’s a group of conditions, including varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency. More than 30 million people have vein disease, and researchers estimate that this number will grow in the next few years. Given this statistic, knowing how to care for your veins...
If you've noticed varicose veins on your legs and wonder if genetics are to blame, you're not alone. We often hear this question at South Shore Vein and Aesthetic Medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Varicose veins are a common vascular condition that can be influenced by genetic factors. Here's...
Age, genetics, and low body fat can leave you with prominent veins on your hands. If you're tired of feeling self-conscious about them, you no longer have to live with this cosmetic concern. Board-certified in phlebology, David T. Jacobs offers sclerotherapy to reduce the appearance of visible hand veins at...
Spider veins 一 those small, dilated blood vessels visible just beneath your skin 一 are certainly a cosmetic concern. They create visible “webs” across your legs and face. Below, dual board-certified David T. Jacobs, MD, DABR, DABVLM, explains five factors that increase your risk for developing spider veins and how...
Are you tired of sagging skin that makes you look older than you feel? Say goodbye to frustration and hello to a rejuvenated appearance with a polydioxanone (PDO) thread lift. And the best part? It’s available here at South Shore Vein and Aesthetic Medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Unlike...
As one of the most popular cosmetic injectables in the world, Botox® is used by people from all walks of life, including showbiz celebrities and everyday people who want to rejuvenate their faces. But what ingredients does this miraculous treatment contain? Read on as Dr. David T. Jacobs, our aesthetic...