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Frequently Asked Questions


Q:  Is The Vein Doctor Medical Group a med-spa?
A:   No.  While we offer many of the services that can be found in a med-spa, the Vein Doctor Medical Group is a serious, physician-run medical facility, featuring doctor performed procedures developed to combat vein disease and the effects of time and the environment on your skin.


Q:  Why should I choose a non-surgical cosmetic procedure?
A:   Non-surgical cosmetic procedures offer visible results without the pain, scarring, risk of complication or long recovery period often associated with traditional scalpel surgery. The non-invasive techniques offered at The Vein Doctor Medical Group can be performed quickly, often requiring only a couple of hours out of your day, and are more cost effective than surgical methods.

 

Q:  Where are these procedures performed?
A:   All procedures are performed in the privacy of our offices at The Vein Doctor Medical Group. There is no need to go to a busy hospital or sit in a crowded waiting room waiting to be seen.

 

Q:  What are the most common non-surgical cosmetic procedures?
A:   According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery the top ten non-surgical cosmetic procedures performed in 2003 were, in order:

  • Botox
  • Laser Hair Removal
  • Soft Tissue Fillers
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Chemical Peel
  • Sclerotherapy
  • Laser Leg Vein TreatmentsLaser Skin Resurfacing
  • Cellulite Treatments
  • Dermabrasion
 
The Vein Doctor Medical Group · 44-300 Monterey Ave., Suite B · Palm Desert, CA 92260 · (760) 340-2200 · Fax (760) 836-1037