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Lymphedema is a little-understood disease. Though between 1 and 2 million American suffer from Primary Lymphedema, and 2 to 3 million suffer from Secondary Lymphedema, it is not an issue that seems commonly talked-about or one that many people are aware of. Though Lymphedema is little discussed, it can be a serious issue that can ... read more

Facial vascular lesions are inconvenient and may affect our self-esteem. They often appear in prominent places, such as our lips, noses, fingers, or by our eyes. In the past, you would simply have to accept their appearance, and try to hide them with makeup. Thankfully, we have options now to help! Keep reading to learn ... read more

Our blood does so much for us. It brings our cells oxygen and helps keep all of our extremities working properly. As the pathway for blood, our veins are very important in keeping our bodies working as they should, though many of us take our veins for granted.  When our veins start acting up though, ... read more

Our veins do so much for us, so when they stop working properly it can cause quite a situation. Sometimes, our veins start behaving strangely as a side effect of another illness or treatment (such as surgery), but they can act out on their own, too. If you have a vein issue, you may have ... read more

There’s so much about the human body that we just ignore until it starts acting up. We look at the world around us until we realize it’s actually harder to see than it used to be. Thank goodness for glasses and contacts. The same goes for hearing. It’s only when we’re in a loud restaurant ... read more

Here come the warmer temperatures, sunshine and plenty of time outdoors! Now is the time of year when your wardrobe transitions from the cozy layers of winter to the liberating light attire of summer. The excitement may ebb a bit when you remember that you have a large bruise on your leg, but what if ... read more

Warm weather, sunshine, shorts, and flip-flops. We all have a love hate relationship with summer in Texas, but ready or not, here it comes. Sadly, for many people, summer brings the added stress of wearing uncomfortable long pants through the hot summer months because they are embarrassed to show their legs. At Reeder Vein we ... read more

Venous reflux is the condition that causes visible veins just under the surface of your skin. Many treatment options are available to eliminate the damaged veins. Endovenous laser treatment is one of the newest advancements in vein treatments. What is Endovenous Laser Treatment? Older techniques for treating spider and varicose veins involved surgically removing the damaged ... read more