Varicose Veins
When choosing a varicose vein treatment, choose what's right for you.
We work with our patients to tailor the right treatment for them.
We offer a full range of modern vein treatments to meet your individual needs.
We have a strict policy of no pressure and no obligation. We aim to give you all the information you need to make an informed decision about your care.
The management of varicose veins has advanced a great deal in recent years. Most treatments can now be done under local anaesthetic on a walk-in, walk-out basis, which has real advantages over conventional surgery.
Mr Prionidis has 24 years' experience in vascular surgery and has performed over a thousand venous procedures, using the full range of surgical and minimally invasive treatments, including EVLA and radiofrequency ablation.
Vein Function
Your veins help carry blood around your body and back to your heart. You have valves in your veins that help to make sure that the blood goes back to your heart. Sometimes, the valves in your veins separate and stop working, so blood flows backwards down your leg veins. This is what causes varicose veins.
The three main types of veins
■Truncal varicose veins come from superficial veins. These are thick and lumpy and usually clearly visible.
■ Reticular veins come from smaller branches of the superficial veins. They tend to be less lumpy.
■ Spider veins (or thread veins). These are the most minor branches of the superficial veins. These are the very tiny veins you see on the skin's surface.
Whether you're seeking advice because you don't like the look of your veins or because they cause pain and discomfort, we can manage and treat your symptoms accordingly, offering a range of treatments depending on the type of veins you have.
Treatment options
The best treatment for you will depend partly on the type of varicose veins you have.
We offer:
Endothermal ablation - This minimally invasive procedure treats larger varicose veins in the trunk. It uses a catheter to heat the vein and seal it shut from the inside. You can be treated under local anaesthetic and should be able to resume normal activities very quickly.
Foam Sclerotherapy - This is best for tortuous veins that a catheter cannot be passed through. It is a treatment under local anaesthetic. You make a small injection and, using foam, it safely destroys the problematic veins
Open Surgery - This is the traditional way to deal with trunk varicose veins. The operation is performed under general anaesthetic, and you should be able to carry on your normal activities in a few days.
Some patients will need a combination of treatments, and we will tailor them to your needs.