The valves of a normal and healthy vein work to keep your blood pumping in a single direction, running from the feet up toward the heart and lungs. Due to certain factors like genetics, pregnancy, or weight gain these valves can become damaged and results in bi-directional, or backflow of blood. This causes your blood vessels to expand from increased pressure and varicose veins are formed.  These bulky and protruding veins most typically appear on the legs, and are common in both men and women. Luckily, there are many options when it comes to dealing with this type of condition, and medical advancements are continuously made, creating treatments that yield better results with less of a risk.

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Some Women wish they could magically get back to their pre-pregnancy body. While being pregnant and having children can be a huge blessing, most women wish that their bodies could recover faster. If you’re finished having children and wish that your body looked like it did before, a mommy makeover in Chicago could be the answer you seek. With this treatment plan, you can choose multiple cosmetic surgeries to ensure that your body goes back to how it was or is improved using various procedures.

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While spider veins aren’t dangerous they can be unsightly – cousins of varicose veins, these are enlarged blue and/or red blood vessels that settle close to the skin’s surface and often branch out to form a web-like pattern. They are most likely to show up on your legs and face, but they can occur anywhere. Causes include hormonal changes, sun exposure, sedentary lifestyle and obesity. Clinics that specialize in treating spider veins in Chicago can help you get rid of this unsightly condition so you can feel more confident in public.

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