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Do you have unsightly stretch marks and wish you could make them go away? Read on to learn about treatments that can diminish the appearance of your stretch marks, allowing you to have smooth, beautiful skin again.

The Icon™ laser uses targeted light energy to address common skin concerns, such as wrinkles, scarring, and age spots. Minimally invasive and gentle, the treatment requires little downtime for recovery, making it a top choice to rejuvenate your face.

You do all the work required to get the body you want, and yet you still have fatty bulges on your midsection and thighs that you can’t get rid of. What if you let SculpSure® do the work of getting rid of them, instead?

Celebrities are always the first to know about the next big thing in aesthetic treatments, and microblading is no exception. Learn why so many of them make microblading part of their beauty regimens.

Are you not feeling like yourself these days? As we age, certain hormones can become unbalanced or lowered, leading to all kinds of health and life challenges for men and women. Find out how bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can benefit you.

Are your varicose veins uncomfortable or even painful? Are you ready to reveal smoother skin and love your legs again? There are so many reasons not to put off vein treatment this year. Find out why winter is the best time to have a vein procedure.

PRP uses substances found in your own blood to reduce the signs of aging on your face, including those pesky wrinkles around your eyes, mouth, and nose. For many patients, PRP offers the youthful results they're looking for - without surgery.

If you’ve hit your goal weight, but those stubborn fat bulges just won’t seem to go away, SculpSure may be the solution. Learn more about the long-term benefits of SculpSure body contouring at Alabama Vein and Restoration MedSpa.

RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME IS A MEDICAL CONDITION THAT VERY LITTLE IS KNOWN ABOUT. Researchers aren’t sure what causes it, but leading theories suggest venous insufficiency, as well as nerve-related health problems, may be to blame...

AS THE SUMMER MONTHS ARE A TIME WHEN MANY PEOPLE TAKE VACATIONS, IT IS A GOOD TIME TO GET VEINS TREATED. Today, we are decoding the facts about one of the latest minimally invasive technology offerings at the Alabama Vein & Restoration Medspa: VenaSeal™...

IF YOU’RE GOING THROUGH HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY, YOU’RE LIKELY FEELING YOUNGER AND MORE ENERGIZED. This means you need a skincare routine that keeps your skin looking as young as you feel. That being said, the skin is very sensitive, so it’s...

LATEST FDA APPROVED VARICOSE VEIN TREATMENT VARITHENA! Varithena is the latest FDA approved treatment that is minimally invasive and non-surgical to treat your Varicose Veins! (no incisions required) We are one of the first adopters in Alabama...

AT THE ALABAMA VEIN CENTER, WE ARE ALWAYS HAPPY TO HELP PATIENTS FIND MORE SELF-CONFIDENCE WHEN IT COMES TO THEIR VARICOSE VEINS. Prevention is always the best solution, however, most of us aren’t thinking about varicose veins until they start...

AS WE GET OLDER, THERE ARE MORE THINGS TO WORRY ABOUT TOO. As we get older, there are more things to worry about too. In addition to managing your health, there’s retirement to think about, not to mention home improvements, family events, and more...

ANYTIME YOU HAVE A PROCEDURE OF ANY KIND, YOU CAN PRETTY MUCH EXPECT THERE TO BE SOME KIND OF A RECOVERY PERIOD. While most of the treatments we offer at the Alabama Vein Centers are simple outpatient procedures, they do bring with them a recovery...

AS WE GET OLDER, OUR BODIES CHANGE IN A VARIETY OF WAYS. One of the most common side effects of aging is a decline in hormone production. This leads to menopause, a natural part of a woman’s reproductive lifecycle, but also an uncomfortable one....

WHAT ARE SPIDER VEINS? Spider Veins are usually a web of blue and red thread like veins that are usually in patches scattered about the legs. Spider Veins essentially pose no health threat, although the underlying cause of spider viens...

ARE YOU ONE OF THE MILLIONS OF AMERICANS LIVING WITH VARICOSE VEINS? Not only are veins noticeable from an aesthetics perspective, in some cases, they have the potential to also lead to more serious health problems like chronic venous insufficiency...

IF YOU ARE A WOMAN WHO IS GETTING OLDER OR EXPERIENCING THE RESULTS OF AGING.. If you are a woman who is getting older or experiencing the results of aging, hormone replacement therapy is probably something that has either been recommended...

Alabama Vein Center is now introducing SkinPenII, a revolutionary new face and neck treatment device that uses your skin's natural ability to heal itself- all with little or no downtime! Remarkably effective for Scars: acne, trauma...

ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT TREATMENT FOR SPIDER VEINS? Though generally harmless, these hair-thin blemishes can be unsightly and uncomfortable for some, and cause one to want to cover up. If you’ve thought about getting them treated or are simply...

OUR BODIES ARE CONSTANTLY CHANGING AND SOMETIMES THINGS JUST DON’T WORK AS WELL AS THEY USED TO. You might think that you just have to accept the aging process, and while that’s partially true, there are things you can do to feel better...

BEACH WEATHER WILL BE HERE BEFORE WE KNOW IT AND, WITH THAT, PLENTY OF FUN IN THE SUN, SEASIDE STROLLS AND SAND BETWEEN OUT TOES. While for some long walks on the beach may sound dreamy, for those with varicose veins the thought of baring our legs may...

HAVE YOU NOTICED THAT YOU REGULARLY FEEL DROWSY OR TIRED? Retirement should be an exciting time. After years of hard work and dedication, you finally have time to yourself and a nest egg to support your interests. Whether you plan on hiking...

WANT HEALTHIER LEGS? At Alabama Vein Center, We offer many treatments to aid you in having healthier legs which can help you live a more active life. When you don’t have pain in your legs or leg swelling from venous insufficiency you can...

THERE ARE TIMES WHEN IT IS EASIER TO ADMIT THAT YOU NEED MEDICAL TREATMENT THAN OTHERS. For example, if you’re running a fever or have broken a bone, you quite likely are going to address those issues and take the appropriate steps to heal from them...

WHEN EXPLORING HEALTH OPTIONS, IT CAN BE HARD TO KNOW WHAT THE RIGHT CHOICE IS TO MAKE. This rings even truer when you are weighing particular treatment options for a condition that’s visible, such as varicose and spider veins...

WHAT IS THE PROBABILITY OF ME HAVING A VEIN DISORDER? Probably not the typical question you might ask yourself when you are running a million errands or working all day. But it should be something worth thinking about as you get older...

SOMETIMES THE RECOVERY PROCESS OF A MEDICAL PROCEDURE CAN PROVE JUST AS DAUNTING TO THINK ABOUT AS THE PROCEDURE ITSELF. We understand. The road to recovery can be long. Of course, you are most likely aware of the benefits you will feel eventually...

CONCERNED ABOUT OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES? Would you like to experience healthy, beautiful, pain free legs again but you are concerned about the out of pocket expenses? Most health insurance plans and Medicare cover the cost of the majority...

IF YOU ARE NEEDING SOME MAJOR HELP FOR YOUR VARICOSE VEINS, you may be able to resolve any problems with a simple, outpatient surgical procedure called microphlebectomy. Yes, this word does seem intimidating! However, the procedure is not...

IT’S EASY TO PUT OFF DOING SOMETHING FOR YOURSELF, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO OUR HEALTH. However, when it comes to vein disorders, waiting for treatment may end up causing side effects that could impact overall quality of life...

CAN YOU TELL THAT MAYBE IT’S TIME YOU CONSIDER SEEKING HELP TO MANAGE A VENOUS DISORDER, BUT ARE NERVOUS TO DO ANYTHING THAT MAY INCLUDE INJECTIONS? There is no need to go into worry overdrive. You may be an ideal candidate to use compression therapy...

Alabama Vein Center - Video of us performing Sclerotherapy on the ankle area for the removal of spider veins. This treatment can be done with little to no downtime and usually after the first treatment there is a noticeable improvement...

DO YOU HAVE SPIDER OR VARICOSE VEINS? Have you ever wondered what your options are for treating these, or what the names of the treatments mean? Understanding your treatment options and what exactly they entail can bring greater confidence...

SO WHEN IT COMES TO “THREADING” AS A MEANS OF REMOVING FACIAL HAIR, HOW MUCH TIME DOES IT ACTUALLY SAVE? The answer is 6 – as in 6 weeks! In other words, if done correctly, you won’t have to repeat this process for a full month and a half...

Like you’re carrying around a 300-lb boulder on your back? First off, it’s one of life’s natural consequences that as we grow older, our energy levels decrease. We don’t seem to have the ability to put in those all-nighters to finish important...