Compression stockings are designed to help improve blood circulation in the legs. They may help prevent venous insufficiency and guard against existing venous disorders, such as phlebitis, edema and thrombosis, from becoming worse. Compression stockings add pressure to the lower legs, ankles and thigh, and are typically prescribed by a doctor. To understand how compression […]
Look Years Younger Non-Surgically with Dysport
It can be very depressing to look in the mirror and realize that you have gotten a lot older and will never have the face you did in your youth. Of course, you may consider the benefits that come with growing older, but the visible signs on your face will always remind you of how […]
Say Goodbye to Your Wrinkles with BOTOX
Wrinkles are just one of the many problems that comes with living. Fine lines, creases and even “loose” skin can develop as the simple result of flexing the muscles in your face repeatedly. The problem is that treating these issues is anything but straightforward. Dermal fillers do little more than temporarily mask the problem, as […]
Am I a Good Candidate for Dermal Fillers?
The aging process is complicated. As we age, a lot of things happen not only to our skin, but also to the tissue underneath our skin. When most people think about the aging process, they think about getting wrinkles. And it is true that as we age, our skin wrinkles. But it is important to […]
Benefits of Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy is a treatment for venous insufficiency. It can be used to remove superficial spider veins. The procedure involves a special solution that is injected into the affected vein. The solution irritates the vein walls, causing them to collapse. The vein is gradually absorbed into the surrounding tissue and disappears. The blood automatically travels to […]
Common Causes of Spider Veins
Spider veins are a common venous condition, especially in people over 50 years of age. They appear as small red or purple threads close to the surface of the skin and look like spider webs or tree branches. They can appear on any part of the body, but are most often found on the legs […]
Happy Thanksgiving from Dr. Mimi Lee
Happy Thanksgiving! The entire staff at Dr. Mimi Lee Vein & Aesthetic Care in Little Rock, AR wants to give thanks. At this time of year, we’d like to give thanks to our loyal patients, to our families, and to our friends. We’d also like to give thanks for celebrating our 15th year treating the vein and […]
Happy Halloween from Dr. Mimi Lee: Trick or Treat?
When your doorbell rings on Halloween night, what will you see trick or treaters dressed as? Will they be zombies or vampires? Football or basketball players? Or maybe even characters from “Game of Thrones” or “Frozen”? If you’re wearing your own costume because you’re covering up your legs to hide your unsightly spider veins, there’s no trick […]
Botox: Decrease Facial Wrinkles, Increase Youthful Appearance
Most people have heard about BOTOX® Cosmetic and Dysport, but what are they? How are they used best? How long do they last? And what do they cost? At Dr. Mimi Lee, Vein & Cosmetic Care, we’re the expert for Botox in Little Rock, Arkansas, with five years of experience and hundreds of satisfied patients. […]
Dermal Fillers: How to Look Younger As You Age
Let’s say you have a few wrinkles on your face that you just don’t want to see anymore. Are these wrinkles noticeable along your nose or around your mouth or chin? If makeup won’t cover them up anymore and other skin care products don’t help either, it may be time to consider injectable dermal fillers […]