
Can Varicose Veins Go Away on Their Own?
A common condition, varicose veins can cause leg pain, swelling, aching, feelings of heaviness, itching, and more. But does one have to get a medical procedure to stop discomfort? Read what a Center for Vein Restoration vein specialist has to say and find out.

CVR Welcomes Board-Certified Vein Specialist Dr. Brian Baxt!
Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) welcomes Brian David Baxt, MD, as the lead physician at our Dothan, Alabama, vein center. Dr. Baxt is an experienced, board-certified emergency room physician, medical educator, lecturer, and attending physician specializing in venous disorders (vein disease).

Compression Stockings: How to Apply & How Long Until They Work
This is the first in a 3-part series about compression stockings by vein physician Mohamed T. Hassan, MD, DABVLM, RPVI. in this blog Dr. Hassan offers tips on the best way to put on therapeutic compression stockings and recommends how long it takes to see the benefits of wearing compression stockings.

How to Prevent Recurring Varicose Veins
As a sign of progressive disease, varicose veins can require ongoing medical attention.

Working From Home and Vein Health: The Good and Bad
Chances are good that you or someone you know works remotely. Learn how the work-from-home environment can impact your veins, mental health, and what you can do to reduce the risks.

Have Leg Discomfort? Here’s a Happy CVR Patient’s Advice
Katrina suffered for years with the symptoms of vein disease, including achy, painful, swollen legs. Then she got the help she needed from a Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) vein specialist. Here is her story.

50th Wedding Anniversary Trip Two Weeks After Vein Treatment
Judy, age 71, was not about to let leg cramping, swelling, and painful varicose veins on the back of her legs stop her from enjoying her 50th wedding anniversary trip. When she was told that there was nothing that could be done about her vein disease, she turned to Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) and got the relief she was looking for. She went on her trip thanks to CVR's Dr. Mohamed T. Hassan.

Venous Ulcer Treatment During the Pandemic: A Patient Story
Postponed wound care during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic leads to delayed healing for an elderly patient visiting from Mexico. As a result, the patient developed swelling and a venous-related ulcer of the lower leg. Concerned for her welfare, her children brought their mother to see a Center for Vein Restoration physician Kristine Cruz, MD, FACS. Learn why correcting malfunctioning leg veins is an essential step toward healing.