Surgery remains the traditional technique for treating varicose veins and requires a general anaesthetic.
EVLT involves the introduction of a thin tube (catheter) into the main superficial vein on the inside of the thigh through a small skin incision over the inside of the knee.
Sclerotherapy involves the use of a sclerosant and has been used for many years to treat small varicose veins.
This is an alternative minimally-invasive technique using a similar principle to laser treatment.
This involves injecting a small amount of a sclerosant into the inside of the thread veins using a very fine needle. Alternatively a very fine needle is introduced over the vein which transmits a local heating effect making the vein disappear instantly in most cases.
Vein Solutions is run by Mr S Dimitri (MSc FRCS) who is an experienced Consultant Vascular Surgeon based in Chester.
Vein Solutions provides its services through a number of private hospitals in Chester, Wirral and North Wales, all of which are fully BUPA-recognised facilities with an established background in private vascular surgical care.
To arrange a consultation, please call us free on 0800 043 1997
