Leg Veins: Reticular Veins Causes and Treatments.

Reticular veins at the back of the knee

What are reticular veins?

Reticular veins are medium sized blue-green veins that appear near the surface of the skin on the leg and are part of the abnormal network of veins including spider veins and varicose veins. Size wise, reticular veins are in between a varicose vein and spider vein.

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Broken veins on thighs

Before and after spider veins

What are spider veins?

Spider veins, or thread veins are small burst veins visible on the surface of the skin. The medical term for these veins is telangiectasia. Usually asymptomatic although some people describe itch or discomfort. Symptoms worse or veins appear more prominent after sitting or standing for prolonged periods. The commonest reason for treatment is cosmetic.

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Bulging Arm and Hand Veins: Causes and Treatments

Occasionally at Palm Clinic, clients will ask us if there is anything we can do to help with their increasingly prominent hand or arm veins.

Some are concerned that it could be a sign of a medical problem requiring medical advice, others simply don’t like the appearance. The good news is, in the majority of cases, there is no medical concern, but if it is a cosmetic issue for you, we do have a solution.

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Everything You Need to Know about Varicose Veins

Woman’s legs crossed at the ankle, leaning against a blue wall.

Having a good understanding of what varicose veins are, and the reasons they happen, is important if you are looking at varicose vein treatment options. Read on for a comprehensive look at the cause, symptoms and management of varicose veins.

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Varicose Vein Treatments Explained

close up of the back of someone’s legs, with a gloved hand examining the varicose veins

Here at Palm Clinic, we have two modalities that we use to close varicose veins: radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy (UGS). We also have two modalities to treat spider veins: Microsclerotherapy and Exotherme Laser.

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Controlling Excessive Sweating: What are Your Options?

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Excessive, uncontrollable sweat! Who needs it? Arm pits, palms, or even your feet can be affected. Read on to learn more about this condition and how you can combat it.

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Risk Factors for Varicose Veins

Close up photo of varicose veins on a woman’s leg

While varicose veins may only be cosmetic concerns for some, they can cause serious pain and discomfort to others. If you’re worried about developing varicose veins, it pays to be more knowledgeable about its risk factors so you can implement preventive measures and delay or avoid its onset. These factors increase your risk of developing varicose veins:

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COVID-19 Awareness at Palm Clinic

To our valued clients,

All of us at Palm Clinic send our thoughts to you and your families during these uncertain times. It’s times like these that we draw together to look after each other and keep each other safe.

Our priority is the safety of our patients, staff, and all our families. Palm Clinic continues to be vigilant with our cleaning practices and for the past few weeks now, we have been screening patients to help identify anyone at risk and requesting that they not visit Palm Clinic.

The main message from the Ministry of Health is to KEEP IT OUT which will help to slow the spread of COVID-19, so that our public health services can manage.

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The Dangers of Leaving Varicose Veins Untreated

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If you’re contemplating whether or not to get your varicose veins treated, doing so sooner rather than later may be the better option for you. Here are some of the dangers people may experience if varicose veins are left untreated.

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Microsclerotherapy and what you need to know

Before and after spider vein treatment

Spider veins (also called thread veins) are small dilated blood vessels.

They have a red or bluish colour and appear on the surface of the skin; particularly the legs, face and elsewhere (e.g. chest and breasts).

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Consulatation at Palm Clinic with Dr Sam DunnConsulatation at Palm Clinic with Dr Sam Dunn

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Botox®  is a prescription medicine for the treatment of frown lines, horizontal forehead lines and crow’s feet round the eyes. Botox® has risks and benefits. Ask your doctor if Botox® is right for you. If you have side effects, see your doctor. You will need to pay for Botox® and clinic fees will apply. For details on precautions & side effects consult your healthcare professional or the Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) at www.medsafe.govt.nz. Botox® treatment lasts about 4 months and further courses of treatment may be necessary. Should only be administered by trained medical professionals.(Contains botulinum toxin A 50,100 & 200 units). Allergan (NZ) Limited, Auckland.

Juvederm Ultra™ & Juvederm Ultra Plus™ are medical devices Class III for the filling of medium size and deep facial wrinkles by injection into the skin and for creating definition and volume in the lips. Contains 24mg/mL. cross-linked hyaluronic acid. Juvederm has risks and benefits. Cautions: Use in an area that has been treated with another dermal filler, people with autoimmune disease, or who are pregnant, breastfeeding, under 18 years of age or have an increased susceptibility to keloid formation and hypertrophic scarring. People on blood thinning medicines. Possible side effects: injection site inflammatory reactions (redness/swelling, itching/pain on pressure) induration or nodules; discolouration; weak filling effect. If you have side effects or concerns speak to your doctor. Product and treatment costs will apply. Note: Juvederm treatment lasts about 12-24 months. For product information check with your doctor or product information at Allergan (NZ) Limited, Auckland. 

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