So you’ve heard of the traditional surgical stripping procedure for varicose veins, but how does laser vein treatment work? Below we cover the basics of this modern procedure. What are Varicose Veins? Varicose veins are blue-purple swollen, bulging veins most commonly found on the legs. They are caused by a predominantly inherited condition called venous reflux, a malfunction of the …
What is Sclerotherapy and How Does it Work?
The Vein Clinic specialises in minimally invasive, non-surgical varicose vein treatments. Sclerotherapy is one such option. Below we delve into the details. What is Sclerotherapy? Sclerotherapy is a treatment option for varicose veins that involves injecting a sclerosing solution directly into the targeted vein using tiny needles. This solution makes the vein walls collapse and stick together, thus sealing off …
Are Varicose Veins Treatable Without Surgery?
Varicose veins were traditionally treated by invasive surgeries with long recovery periods. However, surgery is no longer the only option! What are Varicose Veins? Bulging, twisted, and throbbing veins, most commonly in the legs, are called varicose veins. Normally, small valves in veins regulate blood flow to the heart by opening when muscles contract. When muscles relax, gravity causes the …
The Vein Clinic’s Corona Cautious Precautions
We recognise the uncertainty that the COVID-19 pandemic is causing globally, so we want to assure you that we are doing all we can to keep everyone safe and continue providing excellent care to our patients. What are we doing? As a specialist medical practice with a private on-site treatment room, we already have comprehensive and strict hygiene and infection …
How effective is vein treatment?
How effective is vein treatment? This article has a video – click here if you don’t want to read How effective is vein treatment? If you have been considering vein treatment, because you notice bulging veins (called varicose veins in medical terms), then you may also have wondered how effective the various treatment options are in helping you get rid …
Will treatment of varicose veins hurt?
About minimally invasive options for vein treatment. This article has a video – click here if you don’t want to read About varicose veins treatment At the Perth Vein Clinic we offer a range of minimally invasive procedures. Based on the latest research, and on our own experience at the clinic, we are confident to say that vein experts around …
Are varicose veins genetic?
More about the genetic risk of vein problems. This article has a video – click here if you don’t want to read Are varicose veins genetic and what is my risk factor? Many patients ask us if varicose veins are a genetic condition and research confirms the hereditary aspect of vein problems and varicose disease (Cornu-Thenard, A., et al. Importance …
How can I get rid of varicose veins?
Can I prevent swollen veins and vein problems? This article has a video – click here if you don’t want to read Is it possible to get rid of varicose veins or to prevent them? You may want to get rid of varicose vein problems, or you may wonder if it’s possible to prevent this condition at all. The unfortunate …
What are the health risks of varicose veins?
Long-term health risks involved in not treating swollen veins. This article has a video – click here if you don’t want to read How risks of varicose veins are often underestimated If you detect swollen veins, it’s recommended to consider early treatment, to avoid further health problems down the track. GPs and patients sometimes assume that swollen or varicose veins …
What Causes Varicose Veins?
About vein removal and available treatments in Perth. This article has a video – click here if you don’t want to read What Causes Varicose Veins? A summary of what causes bulging or varicose veins:The valves in your veins are weakened and stop working so normal circulation is impaired and blood pools in the veins of your legs.Age: it increases …
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