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Do I need to treat my varicose veins?

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Varicose veins usually develop when the small valves inside the veins stop working properly. They appear as lumpy or bulging veins usually on the legs and they may be dark purple or blue in colour. Varicose veins affect many people in the UK but many people choose to ignore their veins rather than seeking treatment. Varicose veins are not only an unsightly nuisance but they are also potential health hazards putting you at risk of blood clots, ulcers and swelling as well as venous disease.

What are the Consequences of untreated Varicose Veins?

Many patients who don’t treat their varicose veins will just experience continued symptoms of pain, fatigue and swelling of the legs or ankles. But some patients can go on to develop advanced medical problems including hyperpigmentation, lipodermatosclerosis, venous leg ulcers, spontaneous bleeding, superficial thrombophlebitis, and a potentially life-threatening condition called deep vein thrombosis

While not all varicose veins are dangerous, they should be evaluated and monitored by a vein specialist to ensure that treatment is advised when symptoms for any of the below issues are apparent.

Skin Discolouration / Pigmentation

Varicose veins that have had a period of time to progress untreated can lead to pigmentation appearing as brownish or blue skin discoloration.

Blood Clots / Superficial Thrombophlebitis

Varicose veins can cause blood in the veins to pool leading to stagnant blood flow which then clots in the insufficient vein. These blood clots can then travel to other parts of the body blocking blood flow which can then result in serious medical issues. Superficial thrombophlebitis is also caused by blood clots within the veins which can result in redness with painful hard lumps sitting beneath the skin.

Ulcers

Varicose veins can cause venous ulcers or open sores which can be painful, cause your leg to swell and are often difficult to heal. Open sores on the legs can result in infection so we recommend getting both these and your varicose veins treated as soon as possible to reduce the risk of this.

Spontaneous Bleeding

Untreated varicose veins have an increased risk of sudden bleeding. This is because over time they can become bigger and there is a high amount of pressure which can cause the veins to spontaneously burst and bleed heavily. The high pressure involved in varicose veins can cause the bleed to be very dramatic and in some cases a stitch or other medical treatment to ensure that the patient does not continue to loose what could be a large amount of blood.  It does not take much to cause spontaneous bleeding, simply brushing against the edge of a piece of furniture or even scrubbing your skin too hard in the bath or shower can cause a varicose vein to burst.

Lipodermatosclerosis

This skin condition occurs most commonly on the lower leg affecting people who have a venous insufficiency. Lipodermatosclerosis is when there is an inflammation in the layer of fatty tissue beneath the skin. It can cause your skin to become red, painful and swollen with hardening of the skin.

Deep Vein Thrombosis / Pulmonary Embolism

If you have varicose veins then you are unfortunately at a greater risk of developing DVT (deep vein thrombosis). DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) is when a blood clot forms in a deep leg vein, it can cause pain and swelling and can lead to more severe conditions such as a pulmonary embolism. A pulmonary embolism occurs when a section of the blood clot breaks off and works its way into the bloodstream and blocks one of the blood vessels in the lungs. Together, DVT and pulmonary embolism are known as venous thromboembolism (VTE).

Varicose Vein Treatment at The Private Clinic

When you have a consultation for Varicose Veins at The Private Clinic, our expert consultant vascular surgeons will perform a free ultrasound scan of your legs to look for underlying issues like the ones mentioned above.

Expert Vascular Surgeons

Our specialised team at our Varicose Vein clinics are here to reduce the risks and side effects from having varicose veins by offering a range of varicose vein treatments such as Phlebectomy, Foam Sclerotherapy, VenaSeal and the Gold Standard treatment for varicose veins EVLA (Endovenous Laser Ablation).

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Why choose The Private Varicose Vein Clinic?

  • The least invasive method for varicose veins and thread veins removal treatment for your legs, body and face.
  • Our Consultant vascular surgeons are pioneers in EVLA (Endovenous Laser Ablation) and have treated thousands of patients.
  • No lengthy downtime or recovery required.
  • The NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) Gold Standard for treatment of Varicose Veins findings shows that the success rate after five years for EVLA is 95.4%.
  • A consultation with one of our Consultant Vascular Surgeons costs £150, including a free ultrasound scan of your legs (usually priced between £350 and £450 at most clinics and private hospitals).
  • We focus on the underlying cause of your veins and you will only see a Consultant Vascular surgeon for varicose veins.
  • We have treated thousands of patients who have regained their confidence whilst avoiding health issues.
  • Treatment takes one hour; you can go home shortly after being treated.
  • Owing to our success, we have been featured on Channel 4’s Embarrassing Bodies and TLC’s My Naked Secret
  • We have carried out over 7,000 procedures in treating Veins.
  • View our varicose vein before and after result photos.
  • Read our extensive varicose vein FAQs.
  • Hear from previous patients in our varicose vein patient stories.
  • Find out more in our varicose vein blogs.
  • Download our varicose veins treatment brochure.

If you are suffering from varicose veins and would like to speak to someone about the treatments we have available please call our Varicose vein clinic number 0333 920 2471 or click here to make an appointment in one of our Varicose Vein clinics located in:

If you are suffering from varicose veins and would like to speak to someone about the treatments we have available please call 0333 920 2471 or click here to make an appointment.

Varicose Vein Before and After Photographs

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A poll undertaken by The Private Clinic has shown that 46% of people are more self-conscious of having their legs on show due to varicose veins than they are cellulite and that nearly half of people living in Britain would avoid wearing shorts due to their varicose veins.

It is then not surprising that The Private Clinic has performed over 7,000 procedures in treating Vein at our clinics across the UK.  Deciding to treat your varicose veins is a big decision but there are many modern methods these days that do not involve the big downtime that is often associated with varicose vein treatments of the past.

Here at The Private Clinic we offer EVLA, VenaSeal, Phlebectomy and Sclerotherapy to help treat troublesome varicose veins and our team of vascular surgeons have perfected their techniques to be able to offer you the best treatment plan to suit you. Click here to book a consultation.

Choosing the right clinic to treat your veins can be difficult and one of the most common requests we get is for before and after photos. Seeing photos of previous patients results are a great way to see what results to expect as well as showing what varicose vein removal techniques are commonly used by clinics.

Varicose Vein Before and After Result Photos

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EVLA Treatment for Varicose Veins

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EVLA and Foam Sclerotherapy Treatment for Varicose Veins

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EVLA and Phlebectomy Treatment for Varicose Veins

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EVLA treatment for Varicose Veins

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EVLA treatment for Varicose Veins

What you can expect with varicose vein removal surgery at The Private Clinic?

Our Expert Vascular Surgeons

Our experience and medical expertise makes your journey a reassuring one. To book a consultation or find out more about the varicose vein procedures we offer at our clinics call 0333 9202471 or use our online varicose vein contact form.

Questions to ask when choosing a Varicose Vein Treatment Clinic

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With so much choice available, selecting a varicose vein treatment clinic can be an overwhelming decision. You want confidence you’ll be treated using the appropriate procedure for you, achieve the best possible results and experience a smooth patient journey. But where do you begin? In this blog, we help you out, with several important questions to ask when choosing a clinic, and some important advice.

Who performs the varicose vein procedures?

You may find clinics offer various practitioners for the varicose vein removal procedures, including ultrasound technologists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and doctors. This is now possible with clinics offering more minimally invasive varicose vein treatments. However, we only advise only using a vascular surgeon for the treatment, for assurance you’ll receive the best results and care possible.

How experienced is the surgeon, and what are their credentials?

With both having a significant impact on your results, ensure to find out how long the surgeon has been performing the procedure, and how regularly they perform it.

Find out if the surgeon has been board certified within the field of vascular surgery, or if they have obtained a vein-treatment related certification from a respected organisation. This can be found out through research or asking if your surgeon has membership of any of the top vein-treatment related boards or societies. These include the British Society of Endovascular Therapy, the Vascular Society of Great Britain and Ireland, the European Society for Vascular Surgery and the European Board of Vascular Surgery. Also verify that your surgeon is an expert and has been qualified in treating your specific condition.

Would l receive a preliminary evaluation?

Ensure that the clinic offers a preliminary evaluation or consultation before treatment. This is the only way your surgeon can accurately determine the most suitable treatment for you. A preliminary evaluation involves using an imaging technique to configure the location of your varicose veins, and to check for serious conditions. Leading clinics tend to use a precise diagnostic ultrasound procedure, also known as duplex vein scanning, as the imaging technique.

What are the treatment options available?

Check that a range of procedure options are available, including heat ablation methods, sclerotherapy and surgery this means that you can be provided and will be recommended the most suitable treatment for you. In some cases, a combination of procedure types will be necessary. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, NICE, recommends clinics adopt minimally invasive laser and heat ablation methods for varicose vein treatments. However, if unsuitable for the patient, ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy should be used and if unsuitable still, NICE advise surgery as the last option.

Regarding varicose vein treatment options at The Private Clinic, we offer the heat ablation technique, EVLA, representing the “gold standard” technique for varicose vein treatment according to NICE. We also offer Venaseal at The Private Clinic which is a closure system that uses medical adhesive to close the varicose veins. Venaseal is ideal for patients who are nervous about needles only requires a single injection per vein. In the majority of Venaseal cases, you are also not required to wear compression stockings post-surgery making it ideal for those who do not want a long period of downtime. Foam sclerotherapy, and the surgical method, Phlebectomy are also available. Phlebectomies involve small incisions and no stitches, while the surgical procedure, vein stripping, still used by many clinics, requires extensive incisions and a much longer recovery period. We do not offer vein stripping treatments at The Private Clinic.

What is the patient care and aftercare offered?

Your patient journey should involve a consultation with a vascular surgeon, the procedure in as many sessions as required, and as many follow up appointments as necessary. Thorough instructions for pre and post procedure should also be provided. You can also check what else is included in the clinics’ care and aftercare. For example, is there a 24-hour emergency line?, is a patient advisor offered who can offer support in your journey?

This information may be found out via the clinics’ website or by contacting them directly. Reading patient reviews and stories can also provide a strong indication of the care and aftercare offered at the clinic.

Can I see patient before and after photos and reviews?

Patients’ before and after photos can help you gauge an idea of the results you could achieve with that clinic. To access these, check the clinics’ website, social media pages and consumer review sites such as RealSelf.

Testimonials about patient experiences and results are also very helpful for an indication of the experience you could expect. You may find these on the clinics’ website, or websites offering patient testimonials and satisfaction ratings, such as Trustpilot and RealSelf.

Varicose Vein Removal at The Private Clinic

If you are interested in using The Private Clinic for your varicose vein removal treatments, visit our varicose vein removal website for more information about the procedures we offer, including answers to frequently asked questions, information about our vascular surgeons and patient before and after photos.

One of the most recognised centres for varicose vein removal in the UK, The Private Clinic have over 35 years of experience in treating all vein types and have performed over 7,000  vein removal procedures to date.

All of our varicose vein treatments are minimally invasive, walk-in-walk-out procedures, without the need for large surgical incisions and general anaesthetic. You can generally resume normal activities immediately after treatment.

Why choose The Private Varicose Vein Clinic:

  • The least invasive method for varicose veins and thread veins removal treatment for your legs, body and face.
  • Our Consultant vascular surgeons are pioneers in EVLA(Endovenous Laser Ablation) and have treated thousands of patients.
  • No lengthy downtime or recovery required.
  • The NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) Gold Standard for treatment of Varicose Veins findings show that the success rate after five years for EVLA is 95.4%.
  • A consultation with one of our Consultant Vascular Surgeons costs £150, including a free ultrasound scan of your legs (usually priced between £350 and £450 at most clinics and private hospitals).
  • We focus on the underlying cause of your veins and you will only see a Consultant Vascular surgeon for varicose veins.
  • We have treated thousands of patients who have regained their confidence whilst avoiding health issues.
  • Treatment takes one hour, you can go home shortly after being treated.
  • Owing to our success, we have been featured on Channel 4’s Embarrassing Bodies , TLC’s My Naked Secret and featured in Harper’s Bazaar’s Cosmetic Tweakment Trends for 2019.
  • We have carried out over 7,000 procedures in treating Veins.
  • View our varicose vein before and after photos
  • Read our extensive varicose vein FAQs
  • Hear from previous patients in our varicose vein patient stories
  • Find out more information in our varicose vein blogs
  • Download our varicose vein treatment brochure

Expert Vascular Surgeons at The Private Clinic

Varicose vein removal consultations are available at the following clinics:

To find out more about Varicose Veins or to book an appointment please call 0333 920 2471 or you can use our varicose vein online contact form.

Varicose Veins Top 7 FAQs

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When it comes to researching varicose veins and the treatments associated with them it can be quite confusing to know what is best for you. We would always recommend coming in for a consultation to get the best advice before deciding on your procedure but we like our patients to be as informed as possible which is why we have put together 7 frequently asked questions to help you.

What are Varicose Veins?

Varicose veins are veins that are most commonly found on the legs. They have a bulging appearance are often sit raised above the skin and are usually deep blue or even red in colour.  Varicose veins are caused when there is a failure of the valves within the veins stopping them working efficiently.

If you have Varicose Veins you will have most likely already noticed them but other symptoms like itching, heaviness and aching can be present too.

When should I treat my Varicose Veins?

The progression of Varicose Veins is normally slow so you shouldn’t feel a rush to get them treated however the sooner you have the treatment the longer you will be able to take advantage of the benefits.

The best time to have your varicose veins treated is during the autumn/winter months as this allows you to recover fully, ready to reveal your new legs by the summer.

What does a varicose vein consultation involve?

At The Private Clinic a consultation for varicose veins will usually be with your chosen consultant surgeon, although you can always see an advisor first to get more general information.  Your consultation will begin with an initial conversation about why you have chosen to have treatment and what your desired outcome is. Your surgeon will go through your medical history, the risks and benefits, and may ask you questions about your lifestyle as this will determine your treatment options. Your surgeon will then need to examine your varicose veins before performing an ultrasound of your legs. The ultrasound scan will check all the veins in your legs to allow your surgeon to know what

the underlying cause of your varicose veins is. The results of the scan will then be discussed with you and the appropriate treatment plan will be suggested.

At this point you will be able to ask questions about the suggested treatments and your surgeon will discuss (in detail) your treatment plan.

You will then meet with your surgeon’s patient advisor who will be able to give you a quote for the treatment/s suggested by your surgeon and answer any other questions you may have. At this point you will be able to go away and think about your treatment options, or ask to book in for treatment and your patient advisor will be able to suggest suitable dates for this.

If EVLA is not suitable for me, what are my other options?

In the majority of cases your will be offered EVLA treatment as this is the NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) Gold Standard for treatment of Varicose Veins.  In some cases you may not be suitable for EVLA and instead offered either VenaSeal, Foam Sclerotherapy treatment, which is suited for smaller veins or Phlebectomy treatment for larger veins. At The Private Clinic we do not offer vein stripping procedures as we find this method requires a long recovery period and the results are not as effective as the current treatments we offer.

Is there an age limit to having your Varicose Veins treated?

There is no age limit to having your Varicose Veins treated as long as you are fit and healthy. At your consultation your surgeon will go through your medical history to determine your suitability for the varicose vein removal procedures.

Is there a limit on how many varicose veins can be treated in one session?

Generally there is not a limit on the amount that can be treated in one session however we like to take patients comfort into consideration.

Varicose vein removal treatments, even EVLA, are performed under local anaesthetic so the amount that can be treated in one session is limited to this. In most cases all veins are treated in one session but if your surgeon feels you may need two then this will be discussed at your consultation.

If you have varicose veins on both legs then we would recommend having your legs treated on two separate sessions. This allows you to be more comfortable during your recovery time and have more mobility too.

In some cases you will need a follow-up treatment but this often won’t be decided until your follow-up consultation after your procedure.

When my varicose veins are removed, how does the blood continue to circulate in that leg?

There are two types of veins in your leg; superficial veins and deep veins. Deep veins carry your blood back to your heart supported by the squeezing of your muscles that occurs during movements like walking. Superficial veins lay closer to the surface of the skin and are not supported by the leg muscles which mean the blood within these veins is not forced towards the heart like the blood within deep veins. The blood that flows through superficial veins is often diverted into deep veins through the connecting veins valves.

Varicose veins only affects superficial veins, so once these veins are destroyed and removed from your leg your blood will be able to travel back into your deep veins and up towards the heart as normal.

If you have any additional questions about Varicose Veins and the treatments we offer please don’t hesitate to get in contact.

Varicose Vein Treatment at The Private Clinic

Here at The Private Clinic we offer competitively priced walk-in walk-out varicose vein procedures that are performed by some of the Country’s top Consultant Vascular Surgeons. Our surgeons have also performed among the highest number of EVLA treatments in the UK, and have helped develop the procedure into the safe and highly recommended method it is today.

Why choose The Private Varicose Vein Clinic:

  • The least invasive method for varicose veins and thread veins removal treatments for your legs, body and face.
  • Our Consultant vascular surgeons are pioneers in EVLA(Endovenous Laser Ablation) and have treated thousands of patients.
  • No lengthy downtime or recovery required.
  • The NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) Gold Standard for treatment of Varicose Veins findings show that the success rate after five years for EVLA is 95.4%.
  • A consultation with one of our Consultant Vascular Surgeons costs £150, including a free ultrasound scan of your legs (usually priced between £350 and £450 at most clinics and private hospitals).
  • We focus on the underlying cause of your veins and you will only see a Consultant Vascular surgeon for varicose veins.
  • We have treated thousands of patients who have regained their confidence whilst avoiding health issues.
  • Treatment takes one hour, you can go home shortly after being treated.
  • Owing to our success, we have been featured on Channel 4’s Embarrassing Bodies , TLC’s My Naked Secret and featured in Harper’s Bazaar’s Cosmetic Tweakment Trends for 2019.
  • We have carried out over 7,000 procedures in treating Veins.
  • See our varicose vein before and after photos.
  • Read our extensive varicose vein FAQs
  • Take a look at our varicose vein patient stories.
  • Find out more information in our varicose vein blogs.
  • Download our varicose veins brochure.

Varicose vein consultations are available at our clinics nationwide: London Harley Street, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Bournemouth, Bexhill and Northampton with our expert vascular surgeons.

Expert Vascular Surgeons

To find out more about our varicose vein treatments or to book a consultation please call, 0333 920 2471 or use our varicose vein online contact form.