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Vein Treatments
We have abandoned conventional vein stripping as it requires a general
anaesthetic and causes considerable post-operative pain and bruising
requiring time off work. In its place we provide a repertoire of
specialised minimally invasive local-anaesthetic techniques which can
treat any variety of varicose veins on a walk-in-walk-out basis. All
treatments are performed under local anaesthetic with rapid return to
normal activities. Some patients need only one treatment, others need
a combination of procedures tailored to their particular pattern of
varicose veins. These techniques include:
VNUS ClosureFASTThis technique uses radiofrequency ablation energy to treat the main faulty veins causing varicose veins. It is virtually painless, and patients report minimal post-procedure discomfort compared to laser treatment or stripping.
Video of VNUS Closure Procedure Being Performed in London
Keyhole Treatment of Perforator VeinsPerforator veins are often neglected, yet frequently cause varicose veins, especially when there has been previous surgery. Laser cannot be used to treat perforator veins, and conventional surgery requires incisions causing scarring. We use a keyhole technique using a derivative of the VNUS Closure method which treats perforator veins effectively under local anaesthetic leaving no scar.Ambulatory PhlebectomySome varicose veins are best removed through tiny (under 2 mm) incisions made under local anaesthetic. These small cuts are closed with paper stitches and are barely visible afterwards.Vein Injections: Foam Sclerotherapy and Micro SclerotherapyThe results of vein injections are much improved by using detailed ultrasound to guide the procedures. Varicose veins and thread (spider) veins can be greatly improved by accurate injections using either a form of foam or liquid sclerosant to make the veins disappear. |
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