Spring is a Good Time for Vein Treatment
As springtime arrives with its warm and sunny days, we begin to daydream of skirts, shorts and BBQ’s. Panic and anxiety can then creep in as our legs are not ready for the world to...
Treating Varicose Veins
The most common misconception about varicose veins is that people only want treatment because they do not like the way they look cosmetically. Varicose veins can cause leg fatigue, swelling, and general discomfort. In addition,...
Understanding the Causes of Varicose Veins
Raised, swollen and often uncomfortable, varicose veins affect both men and women. These thickened, dilated blood vessels don’t control blood flow properly, so instead of blood flowing one way, it flows backward, weakening the vein...
Varicose Veins and Pregnancy
Varicose veins are raised, swollen and often uncomfortable blood vessels usually found in the legs. Symptoms may include heaviness, swelling, skin darkening, numbness, aching pain, leg fatigue, itching and/or irritation. Many women first notice varicose veins...
Join Us for a Free Seminar
February 16, 2017 Hunterdon Medical Center Auditorium 6:00pm – 7:00pm Learn more about the treatment of varicose veins from Dr. Glen Tonnessen, Board Certified Cardiovascular Physician at The Vein Institute of Hunterdon. A free vein screening will be performed after the presentation by...
Show Off Your Legs This Spring
Spring 2 months away? How can that be? With warmer weather ahead, shorts, skirts and bathing suits aren’t far behind. Some of us never want to show our legs, no matter how warm it gets! Let...
At The Vein Institute of Hunterdon
At The Vein Institute of Hunterdon, we pride ourselves, not only in our treatments of vein disorders but also our ability to record and showcase our patients’ amazing results. For this, we have partnered with...
Why It is So Important to Treat Your Vein Problems
When you have a minor problem with veins in your legs, you might be tempted to delay treatment – but this could actually backfire. The longer you wait, the more time there is for vein...
Why Exercise Is Good for Vein Problems
Anyone who deals with varicose veins—or the similar, smaller version known as spider veins—knows how frustrating vein problems can be. These twisted, bulging veins can throb, burn, itch, cramp or even swell. Often they require...
How to Reduce Your Risk of Getting Varicose Veins
Twisted, gnarled, dilated and/or puffy, varicose veins are known for being unsightly, not to mention painful. Anyone who’s dealt with these veins can attest to the overall discomfort of burning, itching, cramping and throbbing that’s...