I wanted to ask if it is ok to smoke hookah 18 days after my varicocele surgery and will if effect the veins or not . Thank you

This requires microphlebectomy as it large sized. Two or three tiny puncture wounds and no down time except bruising.  This is cosmetic and will cost 3500 - 4000 USD.  Best H Karamanoukian MD FACS certified vein specialist from ABVLM

As a triple certified vascular sonographer, I can tell you that they can be imaged but such superficial veins need high MHz probes and are essentially unnecessary when an experienced vein specialist is taking care of hand veins. H Karamanoukian MD FACS RVT RPVI RPhS certified vein specialist fro...

It’s important to distinguish between varicose veins and spider veins when choosing between laser therapy, sclerotherapy, and vein surgery. With two board certified vein specialists, our center uses a combination of visual examination, functional flow measurements, ultrasound, t...

I treat venous lakes with a topical laser or a RF current.  The treatment depends on the size of the venous lake. A tattoo placed over it could bleed.  See a vein specialist for an evaluation before the tattoo.

I recommend that you utilize a retinoid program and 3-6 months later get cosmetic laser treatment for the spider veins if they are still a problem. I recommend RR Retinoid Repair cream from Kare Skin. 

I treat hand veins daily.  For the larger veins I use an endovenous laser and sclerotherapy for the smaller veins.There is no permanent cure for veins anywhere but the results of treating hand veins is cosmetically very good and the long term results are excellent. Over the years some minor  to...