Under Eye Thread / Spider Veins: Treatment Options

Thread or Spider veins can be formed anywhere on the body, and unlike varicose veins, they are relatively smaller in size. Poor lifestyle (excessive alcohol, smoking, stress), prolonged exposure to the sun and Rosacea (a skin condition that affects the blood vessels) are all possible factors that can contribute to prominent thread and spider veins… Continue reading Under Eye Thread / Spider Veins: Treatment Options

Cosmetic Surgery and Skin Clinic Buckinghamshire

Set in the heart of the Chiltern Hills is The Private Clinic of Buckinghamshire. With expert transport links from London and Oxford it is an ideal south-east location close to towns and villages such as Marlow, Amersham, Stoke Poges, Aylesbury,  Gerrards Cross and High Wycombe. Our Bucks clinic is great for anyone considering cosmetic surgery… Continue reading Cosmetic Surgery and Skin Clinic Buckinghamshire

Vein Removal Treatments: The Private Clinic vs. the NHS

The Daily Express recently wrote about a man (Rob Crowley, 35) who had undergone a ‘MIRACLE’ treatment for his Varicose Veins after having had an unsuccessful surgical procedure with the NHS. The headlining treatment in question was the Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) Therapy which was performed at our Birmingham clinic. The article effectively raises three… Continue reading Vein Removal Treatments: The Private Clinic vs. the NHS

Understanding the difference between Thread and Varicose Veins

In order to work properly, veins are equipped with valves that help our blood flow in the correct direction without backtracking, but when those valves fail, then Thread and Varicose Veins can form. Varicose Veins and Spider Veins however are two entirely different leg problems that need to be addressed in varying, case-dependent, ways. Spider… Continue reading Understanding the difference between Thread and Varicose Veins

Perfect legs for summer: Top problem areas and how to address them

Summer: that long-awaited, bitter-sweet feast of sunshine and warmth. But, while the nights might be getting shorter, not all of us choose hemlines to match… Legs…pins…those long things on the end of my torso – whatever you want to call them, there are a surprising number of us who don’t like our own. Some statistics suggest… Continue reading Perfect legs for summer: Top problem areas and how to address them

Sclerotherapy or Laser Treatment: Which is better for Varicose Veins?

Greater advances in medical technology mean there is now a wealth of non-surgical treatments to choose from when it comes to treating Varicose Veins. With risks of scarring and recovery times lessened, it can feel the worst part about all of them is deciding which one is right for you. At The Private Clinic we provide… Continue reading Sclerotherapy or Laser Treatment: Which is better for Varicose Veins?

Treatment Guide FAQ: Thread Veins (Spider Veins)

Thread or Spider veins as they are commonly known affect lots of people at some point in their lives and there are a number of effective treatments available. Thread veins tend to get worse over time so it is typically recommended that patients seek early treatment. Find out all about thread veins here and what… Continue reading Treatment Guide FAQ: Thread Veins (Spider Veins)