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Spend some time this fall saying goodbye to your uncomfortable, unattractive varicose veins for good!

Varicose veins can be more than a cosmetic embarrassment, they can be downright painful for some sufferers. Those swollen vessels are usually caused by an underlying vein disorder that affects the flow of blood in the veins, leading to weakening of the veins and...

When Do Your Legs Hurt?

Holiday travel means sitting for longer periods of time in a car or plane. This of course can have an impact on blood flow and...

We would like to wish a very Happy Birthday to Jessie!

Jessie is our Nurse Practitioner in our Charlotte office. She provides our patients with excellent care and always has a positive attitude. We are so thankful to have her on our team at VSC! Thank you for all you do, Jessie. We hope you have a wonderful day! "All We...

How Do I Know If I Have Superficial Venous Reflux?

What are the symptoms of Superficial Venous Reflux? Some people will know they have a problem simply by looking down at their legs. For some the large veins under the skin may appear swollen, kinked, twisted or ropey. They may appear bluish in color. These are known...

It is time to get rid of your spooky spider veins.

Make an appointment to see one of our incredible sclerotherapy nurses. Spider vein treatment is a minimally painful and easy procedure that has excellent results. Visit www.veinscarolina.com to learn more about sclerotherapy treatment. "All We Do Is Veins, All Day...

Navigating the pumpkin patch can be challenging with leg pain.

Don't let symptoms of varicose and spider veins hold you back this Fall. At Vein Specialists of the Carolinas all we do is veins, all day every day! We are 100% dedicated to treating venous disease. Visit https://veinscarolina.com/schedule-appointment/ to schedule an...

Don’t let varicose and spider veins be a part of your Halloween costume this year!

Visit https://veinscarolina.com/schedule-appointment/ to schedule an appointment at Vein Specialists of the Carolinas. We have lots of...

Fun fact about Dr. Draughn…

He has been featured in Good Housekeeping, Women's Day, and Redbook twice! Both articles have great information about venous disease and give a little background info on how Dr. Draughn started treating venous disease. Learn more about Dr. Draughn here and browse our...

Video Production Days at Vein Specialists of the Carolinas

We are working on educational videos about compression garments. We are so excited to share the finished product! What videos would you like to see from our team? “All We Do Is Veins, All Day Every Day”

October is Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month!

At Vein Specialists of the Carolinas, we have an outstanding team of RVT’s. We are proud to be an IAC Accredited Facility. IAC Accreditation means: •This facility has undergone a thorough review of its operational and technical components by a panel of experts in the...

American Vein and Lymphatic Society (AVLS) Annual Meeting

Last week Dr. Draughn and some of our team attended the AVLS Annual Meeting in Denver, Colorado. Our team makes it a top priority to continue our education. We had a great time catching up with all of our friends in the vein world! “All We Do Is Veins, All Day Every...

October 13 Is World Thrombosis Day

At Vein Specialists of the Carolinas we treat Deep Vein Thrombosis. The most common symptom of a DVT is new onset leg pain or leg swelling in one leg. The leg may turn more red or purple than the other leg. You can’t see a DVT and cannot feel it with your hands. If...