HAND
VEIN AND ARM VEIN THERAPY
Our
practice was the first to treat unsightly hand veins, and we are
the
only physicians to lecture on hand vein therapy at major vascular
meetings.
Why
Remove Veins From The Hand?
Quite simply, to look better and younger in a hurry. Many women
are self-conscious about the way their hands look. Some have unusually
large bulging veins that are very masculine - others object to
"the old lady look" of hand veins. Plastic surgeons
know that while facial surgery helps you look younger, hands often
reveal your true age. Hand vein injection therapy, as done in
our offices, offers a fast, simple, and virtually painless way
to have younger looking hands. The results are dramatic and long
lasting. Although people heal at different rates, we have had
the pleasant experience of seeing our hand vein patients appear
on national television or the Broadway stage the day after treatment.
I
Have Never Heard Of Hand Vein Injection Therapy. Is It Safe?
At the Schulman Vein Centers we have been performing
hand vein injection therapy for more than 30 years. Many thousands
of
hands have been treated (including many members of our family
and nursing staff) without a significant complication. Our physicians,
Dr. Lee and Martin Schulman, are recognized as world leaders in
hand vein therapy. As a result of our teaching, others have incorporated
this treatment in their practices.
How
Is It Done?
Injecting hand veins is similar to injection leg veins. Both are
done in our
office and no anesthetic is needed. All treatment is administered
personally by Dr. Lee Schulman or Dr. Martin Schulman. Only FDA
approved medications with a long record of safety are used and
all equipment is single use and disposable. A small cotton compression
bandage is worn for two hours after treatment. The treatment is
virtually painless. You may drive home immediately. All activity,
without limitation, is permitted.
Don't
I Need These Veins?
The anatomy of the arm and hand is very much like that of the
leg and foot. There are many veins which are able to return blood
to the heart.
Superficial veins (the surface veins we can see under the skin)
are not
essential, since there is a rich network of deep veins that is
more than
adequate to drain the hand. When treating hand and arm veins,
we are always careful to preserve at least one arm vein for future
administration of intravenous mediations.
What
Are The Downsides Or Risks?
In a nutshell, there is no significant risk associated with hand
vein
therapy. The suntan-like darkening occasionally seen after leg
vein treatment is never seen in the hands. Mild hand swelling
may be present for a few days and there may also be some tenderness
in treated areas, but these resolve quickly.
What
Is The Cost Of Hand Vein Therapy?
For complete treatment of the veins of both hands, including all
follow-up
visits for one year, our fee is $3,800.00. While treatment of
symptomatic leg veins may be covered by insurance, hand vein therapy
is strictly cosmetic and not reimbursable.
"But
I Live Out Of Town?"
We have treated the hand of patients from as far away as Alaska
and Europe. Out of town patients should allow for at two office
visits on consecutive days (the second visit is to treat any residual
veins).
For
more information
on hand vein therapy
visit www.NoMoreHandVeins.com
