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Vein Specialists of the Carolinas

March is Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness (DVT) Month.

Watch this educational video by Dr. Draughn to learn more about Deep Vein Thrombosis. Leg ultrasound is the standard of care. At Vein Specialists of the Carolinas we have full time RVT's in both our Gastonia and Charlotte offices. If you have concerns of...

Vein Health and How Nutrition Affects It.

A consistent diet of nutritious foods is a significant factor in keeping your body healthy – right down to your vein health. You may not worry too much about whether your veins are healthy, until you begin to see signs of vein disease like the appearance of varicose...

Why do I Need to Wear Compression Stockings after Treatment?

Treatments to address spider or varicose veins are usually followed by the need to wear compression stockings for a number of days. Patients often ask why the compression stockings are needed if the vein treatment works as it promises. There are a number of potential...

Happy Birthday Debbie!

Debbie is the Front Office Coordinator in the Gastonia office. Debbie is super special to VSC, she has worked with Dr. Draughn since 2001! Her knowledge about the practice history and continued growth at Vein Specialists of the Carolinas is a valuable part of the...

What to Expect From Sclerotherapy

More than 50 percent of Americans suffer with these unsightly spider and varicose veins, and wish to get rid of the discomfort they cause as well as improve their appearance. It can be difficult to enjoy the warm months of summer when you’re too embarrassed to wear a...

Happy Birthday to our 5 star Review Queen, Chris!

Chris is our Sclerotherapy Nurse in the Charlotte office. Chris is fabulous at what she does, we are so thankful she is a part of our VSC team! Chris, we hope you had an amazing birthday! Thank you for all that you do. We appreciate you!

Causes of Spider Veins

Spider veins or telangiectasia are those visible networks of red and blue lines that often appear on the legs. While they are often a simple cosmetic concern, some individuals may experience uncomfortable symptoms with their spider veins as well. Because there are a...

The Before and After Transformation!

We call this "Transformation Thursday" to spotlight our undeniable before and after vein treatment results! Vein Disorders affect 50% of women & 30% of men by age 50. Symptoms of vein problems usually include heaviness, aching, tiredness, tightness, stinging,...

Happy Birthday to our amazing Terry!

Terry is our Sclerotherapy Nurse in the Gastonia Office. She truly goes above and beyond at work every single day. We could not be more thankful that she is a part of our VSC team! Thank you for all that you do Terry, we hope you have a wonderful day! ...

Why Wear Compression Stockings?

Compression stockings are a medical garment worn to improve circulation in the lower extremities. The stocking fits more snugly around the foot and ankle, gradually loosening as the stocking moves up the leg to encourage healthy blood flow back to the heart. Think of...

Happy Valentines Day from our team at Vein Specialists of the Carolinas.

We hope your day is filled with love!

Choosing Your Vein Treatment

If you are looking for a way to say goodbye to unsightly spider veins or uncomfortable varicose veins, you have many effective options today. The world of vein treatments has significantly expanded in recent years to encompass a wide range of minimally-invasive...