Professor Mark E. O’Donnell
Varicose Vein Removal – Non-Surgical
Are you troubled with painful, itchy leg veins or simply fed up with their unsightly appearance? At Kingsbridge Private Hospital our team of Vascular Surgeons are here to help.
Steps to get started
If you have ongoing knee pain, your GP will assess you and, if they think knee replacement surgery is right, give you a referral letter to see a specialist.
If you’re using health insurance
Check with your provider to see what’s covered. We’re happy to help with any paperwork and can work directly with many insurance companies to make the process smoother for you.
If you’re paying for treatment yourself or using a payment plan
We’ll give you clear information about costs and help you plan your care. You’ll know exactly what to expect, with no hidden fees.
Costs
Costs can vary depending on the procedure and your personal treatment plan. We’ll give you a clear price guide upfront and explain what’s included.
Book an Appointment
You can book an appointment online, call our friendly team, or ask your GP for a referral.
We’re here to answer your questions, talk you through your options, and help you feel confident about your treatment.
Our Locations
Each site is equipped with modern facilities and experienced teams who will look after you throughout your treatment and recovery.
Our hospitals are easy to reach and offer a calm, comfortable environment to support your care. Wherever you decide to go, you’ll receive the same high standard of personalised treatment.
Meet Our Consultants
Our consultants are specialists with years of experience. From your first consultation through to your recovery, you’ll be under the care of experts who are dedicated to helping you achieve the best possible results.
People who stand a lot in their daily life or are required to stand for long periods during work can also develop varicose veins.
Research shows that varicose veins affect about one third of people at some point in their life.
Varicose veins can develop when the small valves inside the veins stop functioning properly. In a healthy vein, blood flows smoothly to the heart.
There are two main types of veins in your legs:
- Superficial veins – these lie under your skin and include the long and short saphenous veins
- Deep veins
When blood doesn’t flow properly from the superficial veins to your deep veins, pressure can build up and varicose veins can occur, this is due to valves in the leg or pelvic veins not working properly.
What are the symptoms of Varicose Veins?
Symptoms of varicose veins can vary from person to person. Some people don’t have any symptoms at all.
If you do have symptoms, they may include:
- Muscle cramp in the legs
- Aching, heavy, uncomfortable or throbbing legs
- Itchy or restless legs
- Swollen feet and ankles
- Lumps or bulging veins
What procedures can we offer?
Non-Surgical Treatment for Varicose Veins
There are a number of modern techniques used to treat varicose veins. This involves the closure of the veins using injected foam or applied heat energy through a small skin incision.
These techniques have the advantage in that they can be carried out under local anaesthetic and rarely require overnight stay. Most patients will be able to walk immediately afterwards and can resume normal activities in 1 to 2 days.
VNUS Closure Procedure using radiofrequency energy
Ultrasound guided Foam Sclerotherapy – treatment of varicose veins
Microsclerotherapy for thread veins – treatment of leg spider veins