Empire Vein Specialists Blog

With the arrival of spring and summer, many people’s thoughts turn to travel. But long-distance travel often means long hours confined to an airplane or car seat, which can lead to sluggish circulation and potentially serious problems, such as blood clots. If you are planning a long-awaited vacation or if a business trip is coming […]

We are pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Bertrand Janne d’Othée to Empire Vein Specialists’ team of vascular specialists. Dr. Janne d’Othée’s distinguished career spans more than 20 years as an interventional radiologist specializing in the treatment of varicose and spider veins. He has held clinical and faculty positions at several teaching hospitals including […]

Nutrients and Vitamins for Healthier Veins If you have varicose veins your vascular doctor can be your best ally for managing your symptoms and preventing them from worsening. There is also a lot you can do on your own to keep your veins healthy, including a diet that emphasizes certain nutrients known for their particularly […]

Age Age is the most significant risk factor for varicose veins, and also a risk factor for which there is no solution[1]. As you age, the connective tissues in your veins become weaker and your body’s ability to produce collagen and elastin, the proteins that form these connective tissues decreases, leading to poorer quality structural […]

The initial appearance of spider veins or varicose veins can be disappointing and disheartening. But, for many people, even though they may be chalked up to age or family predisposition and are a source of embarrassment in public, as long as they remain seen and not felt, it’s easiest to simply ignore them or hide […]

There’s a good chance your doctor has recommended walking as a way to manage your mild to moderate varicose vein symptoms. This is good advice since walking is widely regarded as one of the best forms of self-care for varicose vein sufferers. But walking offers much more! In addition to helping alleviate varicose vein symptoms, […]

What are Vein Valves? Interspersed throughout your veins are small crescent-shaped flaps of tissue, known as valves, that help prevent a backflow of blood. These valves project from the innermost layer of the vein wall to the center of the vein and are angled towards the heart in the direction of venous blood flow. Lacking […]

What Happens After I Get VenaSeal Treatment? To achieve the best results possible from your VenaSeal™ treatment there are a few do’s and don’ts you’ll want to follow. Apply these simple steps to ensure fast, incident-free healing. Immediately After Your Procedure In preparation for the VenaSeal procedure, the injection site(s) will be cleaned with an alcohol swab. […]

When varicose veins first appear, they can be completely painless, but over time many people start to notice painful symptoms which can be quite distressing. There are four stages of development that varicose veins progress through, with each having different symptoms. To understand what varicose vein leg pain feels like it’s helpful to look at […]

A free vein screening and ultrasound at Empire Vein Specialists are the perfect no-obligation way to learn about what we can do to help you become free of the pain and discomfort of your varicose veins. From start to finish a vein screening takes about 45 minutes and the valuable information you will receive will enable […]

With several treatment options available, it is important to make an informed decision about vein treatment. The board-certified vascular doctors at Empire Vein Specialists can advise which options are best for your needs. VenaSeal™ VenaSeal™ is a state-of-the-art technique that permanently closes off varicose veins. This means that VenaSeal™ treats the underlying cause rather than merely acting […]

At Empire Vein Specialists, we understand that your needs and goals for treating your varicose or spider veins are as individual as you are and we feel that the treatment plan we recommend for you should reflect that. We build your individualized treatment plan by matching your desires for how you want to look and […]