Varicose Veins – More Than Cosmetic

Leg pain, dry skin, itching, “heavy legs” – varicose veins have many symptoms in addition to unsightliness. But, most patients don’t realize that health insurance now frequently covers high tech therapies for treating this disease. Click to learn more in this Cincy Magazine article.

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