Many people have vein problems and may not even know it.  Large bulging veins are certainly dangerous and should be treated, but sometimes relatively small abnormalities like spider veins or even skin problems and dermatitis on the legs can be signs of underlying vascular problems.  Symptoms such as tiredness, aching legs, heaviness, pain, swelling, redness, restlessness, and discoloration are sometimes present.  This is easy to evaluate and pretty inexpensive to do with ultrasound, a painless test that shows us how the veins are functioning.  If problems are found, treatment is minimally invasive and done in the office.  Insurance covers most treatments, and those without insurance are welcome and can receive a cash discount.

It is also important to realize that vein problems may lead to complications and risks to health.  It can lead to blood clots, dermatitis, swelling, infections, and even life-threatening embolism if left untreated.  Really everyone should be evaluated, as the tests are easy to do and inexpensive.

Having spa services located in my medical office is beneficial for many reasons.  Many of my patients have skin problems that come with their medical issues, and benefit from evaluation by our aesthetician during or after their medical issues are treated.  That results in convenience for them, as they can experience the spa during the same visit as their medical appointments.  We focus on comfort.  Also, while it is not common to have problems from med-spa services, it is nice to know that we have a fully trained staff prepared with certification in CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), a registered nurse (RN), medical assistants, and of course my double board certification in Surgery and Phlebology.  We are well equipped to deal with any medical issues.

The procedures I do here in my office are a wonderful compliment to the services we provide in our spa.  Many women and men enjoy the results of Botox injections to lessen or eliminate the wrinkles associated with aging.  Injectable fillers such as Radiesse and Juvederm are great for enhancing facial features to achieve a fuller, more youthful appearance.  These procedures should always be done, as we do here, by a physician and not by a lesser trained person with a doctor supervising from across the city.  This is so that if there should be any issue or problem, the doctor is right there to make sure everyone is safe.  These types of procedures can be combined with facial rejuvenation and beautification procedures such as microdermabrasion, removal of blemishes and pigmented lesions, non-surgical face or body lifts and many others, for results that are superior to routine application of products or facials that you may get in other locations.

Please contact us at (972) 378-5347, www.friscolegs.com or www.europeanmedspa.com if you would like more information.

Hello and welcome to docmcquaid.com, a medblog focused on improving your vascular health, state-of-the-art treatments for venous disorders and diseases, and the medical and insurance industries in general.

My name is Mark McQuaid and I am a general and vascular surgeon.   I have been practicing General and Vascular Surgery in the Plano and Frisco area for 15 years and our state-of-the-art in-patient office is located in Frisco, TX at State Highway 121 and Legacy Drive.  I am board-certified by the American College of Surgeons and am currently completing my testing to become board certified by the American College of Phlebology.