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[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/veininstitutenj) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/veininstituteofnj/) ![pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TheCardiovascularCareGroup_October2017/Images/pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg?width=960&name=pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg "pg-header-cs-woman-50plus.jpg") # Author: Dr. Jonathan Levison, MD, FACS Search… Search Google ## Page: [1](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/jonathan-levison-md-facs/page/1) … 6 [7](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/jonathan-levison-md-facs/page/7) [![Team of doctor and nurse discussing a patient diagnosis sitting at the desk in bright modern office](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Team%20of%20doctor%20and%20nurse%20discussing%20a%20patient%20diagnosis%20sitting%20at%20the%20desk%20in%20bright%20modern%20office.jpeg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/potential-downsides-of-sclerotherapy) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/potential-downsides-of-sclerotherapy) ## [Potential Downsides of Sclerotherapy](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/potential-downsides-of-sclerotherapy) - by [Dr. Jonathan Levison, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/jonathan-levison-md-facs) - [August 21st, 2018](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/potential-downsides-of-sclerotherapy) Modern sclerotherapy techniques are highly effective in reducing or eliminating unsightly varicose veins, reticular veins and spider veins. However, any therapy presents potential drawbacks or risks to some patients. [![iStock-118980185](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-118980185.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/vein-treatment-myths) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/vein-treatment-myths) ## [Vein Treatment Myths](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/vein-treatment-myths) - by [Dr. Jonathan Levison, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/jonathan-levison-md-facs) - [June 26th, 2018](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/vein-treatment-myths) At the Vein Institute of New Jersey we receive many questions about vein removal treatments for spider veins and varicose veins. But, we also hear a lot of common myths and misunderstandings about vein treatments from patients who are simply misinformed about these procedures. So, let’s set the record straight about\[…\] [![iStock-627299048](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-627299048.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-to-treat-varicose-veins) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-to-treat-varicose-veins) ## [How to Treat Varicose Veins](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-to-treat-varicose-veins) - by [Dr. Jonathan Levison, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/jonathan-levison-md-facs) - [May 9th, 2018](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/how-to-treat-varicose-veins) Varicose veins can be unsightly and, in some cases, cause health problems, including aches and pains in the affected area. But with treatments, including laser ablation and advanced forms of sclerotherapy, varicose vein removal is a safe and easy procedure. These are some of the most popular procedures that our\[…\] [![Doctor and a patient talking in an examination room](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Doctor%20and%20a%20patient%20talking%20in%20an%20examination%20room.jpeg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/are-there-side-effects-from-sclerotherapy) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/are-there-side-effects-from-sclerotherapy) ## [Are There Side Effects from Sclerotherapy?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/are-there-side-effects-from-sclerotherapy) - by [Dr. Jonathan Levison, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/jonathan-levison-md-facs) - [March 1st, 2018](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/are-there-side-effects-from-sclerotherapy) As with any procedure, our vein doctors at the Vein Institute of NJ will discuss the potential side effects and risks that you must be aware of from any vein treatment. After your treatments to eliminate spider veins and varicose veins, you may be instructed to wear gradient compression stockings to decrease minor\[…\] [![iStock-640260332](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/iStock-640260332.jpg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/will-my-unsightly-veins-return) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/will-my-unsightly-veins-return) ## [Will My Unsightly Veins Return After Treatment?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/will-my-unsightly-veins-return) - by [Dr. Jonathan Levison, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/jonathan-levison-md-facs) - [February 1st, 2018](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/will-my-unsightly-veins-return) As vascular doctors, this is a question our patients seeking vein treatments often ask. The short answer is, “No, they won’t come back.” But, they will appear to return! [![Beautiful young woman in towel sitting on the floor isolated on a white background](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Beautiful%20young%20woman%20in%20towel%20sitting%20on%20the%20floor%20isolated%20on%20a%20white%20background.jpeg)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/do-i-need-those-veins) [read more](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/do-i-need-those-veins) ## [Do I Need Those Veins You Are Removing?](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/do-i-need-those-veins) - by [Dr. Jonathan Levison, MD, FACS](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/jonathan-levison-md-facs) - [January 23rd, 2018](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/do-i-need-those-veins) “Wait!,” the patient said as we were about to painlessly zap and eradicate the spider veins on her thigh that had kept her from wearing shorts the past two summers. “Don’t I need that vein?” A great question, even if not the ideal time to pose it; but the answer is “No!” Depending on the type of procedure performed by\[…\] ## Page: [1](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/jonathan-levison-md-facs/page/1) … 6 [7](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/author/jonathan-levison-md-facs/page/7) ### CATEGORIES - [Arteries (62)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/arteries) - [Health/Exercise (31)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/health-exercise) - [Spider Veins (40)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/spider-veins) - [Travel (5)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/travel) - [Varicose Veins (57)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/varicose-veins) - [Vascular Doctors/Staff (58)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vascular-doctors-staff) - [Vascular Health (8)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vascular-health) - [Vein Conditions (82)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vein-conditions) - [Vein Treatments (91)](https://health.veininstitutenj.com/blog/tag/vein-treatments) ### Subscribe to VINJ Health News ### RECENT ARTICLES Our “Top Doctor” rated, experienced and renowned faculty of Vascular specialists with 24/7 patient coverage, are all personally interested in your care. 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