South Florida Vein Doctor Susan B. FoxDO, RPVI, FSVM believes patient education is the push for more male patients presenting with varicose veins
HOLLYWOOD, Florida., August 172022 /PRNewswire/ — Fox Vein & Laser Experts, top South Florida vein clinic serving the Miami and Fort Lauderdale areas, today announced a 13 percent increase in more men in the last 12 months seeking treatment for varicose veins and venous insufficiency, putting the volume of vein patients in the practice Susan B. FoxDO to 60% female to 40% male.
Fox Vein & Laser Experts before and after image of a male patient who sought treatment for varicose veins at the Miami Vein Clinic. Dr. Susan B. Fox sees higher rates of men coming to her office for varicose vein treatment.
“Despite the data showing that women are more likely to develop varicose veins South Florida vein clinic, we see a more equal balance of women and men interested in treating venous insufficiency,” he said Susan B. Fox, DO, RPVI, FSVM. “Typically, women suffer from varicose veins more often and are more likely to seek treatment. However, more and more men are opting for treatment, and why shouldn’t they? Veins exist in everyone’s body and varicose veins are gender neutral.”
As people get older, the risk of developing varicose veins is higher. Add a sedentary lifestyle, obesity and a family history varicose veins or other types of vein disease, and these risk factors contribute to the 35 percent of U.S. adults with varicose veins, according to the Society for Vascular Surgery.
“I can’t speculate why Fox Vein Experts has been providing a higher volume of varicose vein treatment to men in the past 12 months. However, it could be a result of more patient education. Once people understand how we treat and treat varicose veins, they make informed decisions about the health of their veins,” he added Dr. Susan B. Fox. “The men we see often complain of significant pain, heaviness, pain or swelling in their legs, while women often come in for cosmetic reasons.”
Like Miami Vein doctor, Fox Vein & Laser Experts offers various varicose vein treatments including sclerotherapy, intravenous laser ablation and ambulatory phlebectomy. Varicose veins most commonly appear in the lower extremities as enlarged, damaged veins that appear twisted, swollen and discolored. Symptoms include swelling, pain, heaviness, cramping, itching or burning. Venous insufficiency occurs when the valves in the leg veins do not work properly. As a result, blood cannot flow from the legs to the heart, causing swelling, skin irregularities and varicose veins.
About Fox Vein & Laser Specialists
Fox Vein & Laser Experts, with two locations inside Hollywood and Pembroke Pinesis leading vein clinic in South Floridaperforming thousands of successful vein procedures vein removal and treatment of venous conditions. For more information or to speak with Dr. Susan B. Foxvisit the website at www.foxveinexperts.com or call 954-627-1045.
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