Cellulitis is a common bacterial skin infection. Skin presents as red and swollen. Additionally, it is typically painful and warm to the touch. The condition is potentially severe. Any infection, left untreated, can spread to your lymph nodes and bloodstream and rapidly become life-threatening. It is the skin on the lower legs that is most […]
Restless Legs Syndrome – How to get more sleep!
As we quietly wilt in the heat, a good night’s sleep seems to be more challenging to come by. So, the last thing you need is restless legs syndrome keeping you awake too! What is Restless Legs Syndrome? Firstly, let’s examine the symptoms of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). RLS is a common condition of the […]
New Year’s Resolutions – How we help you keep yours
It’s about that time of year when we start to make our goals for the year ahead. The annual tradition of making New Year’s resolutions will often involve pledges to change habits. We might promise ourselves we’ll eat better, drink less or exercise more. But, did you know that about a third of resolutions do […]
Vein treatments are life-changing!
At enhanceskin, we believe that effective varicose vein treatments are life-changing. We’re not being melodramatic when we say that. Since we’ve been practising from our Nelson and Marlborough clinics, we’ve treated hundreds of clients. The vast majority of those agree with us. Why varicose vein treatments are life-changing: Here are three ways that we know […]
Restless Legs & Varicose Vein Treatments
23rd September is Restless Legs Awareness Day. Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is also known as Willis-Ekbom disease. It is a common condition of the nervous system that causes an overwhelming urge to move the legs. It can also cause an unpleasant crawling or creeping sensation in the feet, calves and thighs. Symptoms are typically worse […]
Don’t Ignore varicose veins – Treatment options
At enhanceskin, we’re known throughout Nelson and Marlborough for the varicose vein treatment options we offer. Many people visit us because of the visible, unsightly veins that render them unable to wear shorts. Others come because of the painful symptoms that they no longer wish to live with. But beneath the surface, there’s another reason […]
Venaseal benefits explained
At enhanceskin, we’ve been leading the way in varicose vein treatments in Nelson & Blenheim for many years. It’s been just over twelve months since we first introduced the newest varicose vein treatment we offer – Venaseal. This groundbreaking treatment is also known as the ‘superglue’ treatment. It uses a proprietary medical adhesive delivered endovenously, […]
Varicose Vein Stripping – It’s not a good thing…
If you suffer from varicose veins, there’s a chance that somebody will have mentioned vein stripping to you as a solution… You won’t have heard it from us! When this outdated surgical procedure is performed, general (or sometimes spinal) anaesthesia is used. A surgeon cuts in to your groin to tie off the saphenous vein […]
What exactly is Phlebitis?
Phlebitis and varicose veins generally both occur in the legs. While phlebitis can present in patients who also suffer from varicose veins, the two conditions shouldn’t be confused as one and the same thing. So, in this week’s blog we thought we’d look at the symptoms of phlebitis, and how we can help. What is […]
Varicose Veins – 5 questions answered
Spring is here and as you reach for your shorts and skirts at the back of your wardrobe will you be one of those people who wish you’d had your varicose veins treated over the winter months? The good news is that you can, of course, have them treated at any time of year. The […]
