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I would refrain from smoking as best as possible to help the wounds heal and to provide a healthy environment for your circulation. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
Some studies show that smoking can reduce the microcirculation and it is best to avoid after surgery.Hratch L Karamanoukian MD FACScertified vein specialist (ABVLM) and double board certified surgeon
Smoking cigarettes or hookah 18 days after varicocele surgery should not affect your veins. However, you would be best to discuss this with your physician to get their opinion.
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...