For many people who develop them, varicose veins are unattractive, uncomfortable, and unwanted. Luckily, they’re also highly treatable — here’s how the right minimally invasive solution can help you get rid of bothersome veins for good.
Surgery is the only way to repair a bothersome inguinal hernia. Luckily, minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques have made the procedure easier, gentler, and more precise than ever before. Here’s what you should know.
Cysts and lipomas are two of the most common benign (noncancerous) growths that develop just beneath the skin. But what exactly are these “harmless” lumps and bumps, and what — if anything — should you do about them? Here’s what you should know.
It’s a good thing you don’t need your gallbladder to live since it’s estimated that surgeons remove about 700,000 of them a year. And for good reason. A malfunctioning gallbladder is often quite painful. Life after gallbladder removal, however, may not be
Nearly three in four adults experience hemorrhoids at some point in their lives. Hemorrhoids may be common, but they’re also highly treatable: from at-home care and minimally invasive treatments to surgery, we can help you resolve yours for good.
Finding an abnormal growth on your body can be worrisome, but not all lumps and bumps are cause for concern. In fact, the most common soft tissue tumors — lipomas — also happen to be completely harmless. Here’s what you should know.
A vasectomy is nearly 100% effective at preventing pregnancy, but is it right for you? Explore the main reasons that men choose to have a vasectomy, and find out why a minimally invasive no-scalpel vasectomy (NSV) is always the best way to go.
Many women rely on a combination of therapies to treat invasive breast cancer. In most cases, breast surgery — or tumor removal via a lumpectomy or a mastectomy — is a key component of care. Here’s how these two common treatment options compare.
Lipomas are fatty noncancerous growths that typically develop just under the skin. While the average lipoma is small and completely harmless, some are prominent or bothersome. Find out when surgical removal is the right course of action.
Most moles are harmless, but moles can also change over time. Learning how to spot atypical moles is one of your best defenses against melanoma, a fast-growing form of skin cancer that’s easy to take care of when it’s caught early.
You may not be able to prevent spider veins, but you certainly don’t have to live with them — find out how a simple and highly effective vein treatment called sclerotherapy can help you get rid of unwanted spider veins in no time flat.
Your gallbladder has one purpose: to store, concentrate, and release bile for optimal digestion. While it’s certainly beneficial, it isn’t necessarily vital — here’s when removing your gallbladder can be better for your health than keeping it.
If you’re thinking about having a vasectomy, you’ve got options. Find out how the minimally invasive, no-scalpel vasectomy (NSV) achieves the same results as a conventional vasectomy, but with less discomfort, faster healing, and no scars.
Varicose veins can be hard to live with, especially if they’re large, eye-catching, irritating, or all of the above. Find out how advanced, minimally invasive vein removal techniques can help you erase unsightly veins for good.
If you feel pain or pressure in your groin every time you cough, bend down, or lift something heavy, you may have a hernia. Learn about the warning signs for this common problem, and find out why surgical repair is the best solution.
More than one in five adults in the United States have varicose veins, and many more people have smaller spider or reticular veins. Find out how varicose veins develop, and what kind of risk factors make you more likely to develop them.
Skin tags are harmless, benign growths that can cause discomfort or make you feel self-conscious about their appearance. If you want to remove a skin tag quickly and safely, it’s best to seek medical care. Here are some options for skin tag removal.
Are you genetically predisposed to varicose veins? Are your profession and lifestyle contributing factors? Discover why some people get varicose veins and others don’t, and what you can do to prevent these unsightly veins from forming.
Having surgery to repair a hernia means relief from discomfort and other symptoms, but it’s not the end of your journey. After recovery, you’ll want to take steps to avoid a hernia recurrence. Lifestyle changes can make a big difference.
When you find out that ugly lump on your face, chest, or back isn’t cancer, you’re understandably relieved. But even if it’s just a benign sebaceous cyst, you might want it removed since it can grow and become infected. So what is a sebaceous cyst?
Varicose veins may be unsightly, but they aren’t just a cosmetic issue. Continue reading to learn about the hidden complications of varicose veins and what we can do to help you with yours.
You’ve seen them before – squiggly lines spread over the legs like tiny lines on a roadmap.
While warmer weather means the rest of the country is gearing up for ocean visits, picnics, and outdoor runs, we in Arizona are bracing ourselves for the scorching summertime heat.
Here at Precision Surgery and Advanced Vein Therapy, we know that physical improvement has become a common occurrence in the 21st century.
