Celebrities who suffered with Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are a condition that affects many of us, both men and women. Even some of our favourite celebrities have been seen suffering from varicose veins or thread veins too!

The appearance of Varicose Veins varies from person to person but they are often seen as blue veins or red veins. and in some cases, they may bulge causing lumps in the affected areas.

In this blog, we will be talking about some of the top celebrities who suffered from varicose veins and the treatments there are available to treat them.

Celebrities with Varicose Veins

1. 1. Kristin Davis, the popular actress from “Sex in the City” has been photographed with varicose veins on her legs but has since been rumoured to have had varicose vein surgery.
   2. Emma Thompson a British actress openly admitted suffering from varicose veins. Emma further explained that she used to constantly hide them by always wearing long dresses or skirts. See more here.
   3. Jessica Alba although she hasn’t been seen suffering from varicose veins, admitted that it runs in her family so when she travels she uses compression socks to ensure correct blood flow and prevent the formation of varicose veins.
   4. Britney Spears is another celebrity who has suffered from varicose veins, and in her case, they appeared after both of her pregnancies. See more here.
   5. Sydney Leroux, a professional football player who also opened up about having varicose veins. Sydney reported that her varicose veins first appeared after her pregnancy with her child. See more here.
   6. Angelina Jolie has previously shared her plans to treat the prominent veins on her arms with EVLA treatment. See more here.

Bulging veins can be a sign of damaged veins, so seeking a professional opinion is a great first step. If necessary, eventual removal or treatment is completely safe. There are many options available for treating veins, according to the type and desired areas to treat. Common areas where thread veins or varicose veins may develop include Legs, Hands, Arms, Face, Scrotum, Under-Eye area and also in the Pelvis.

How can I treat varicose veins?

Varicose veins, fortunately, can be treated so you can show off your vein-free legs comfortably. Our consultant vascular surgeons will be able to recommend the best treatment for you after performing an ultrasound scan to identify the issue. The treatments available include:

• EVLA is a minimally-invasive procedure to eliminate dysfunctional varicose veins. The treatment is performed under local anaesthetic and consists of locating the damaged veins using ultrasound technology to then use laser heat to destroy the cause of the problem. The success rate of EVLA treatment is 95.4%.
• RFA or Radiofrequency ablation uses Thermal heat energy to damage the walls of the varicose veins being treated. This results in the vein shrinking and collapsing and blood is re-routed to healthier veins.
• VenaSeal is another minimally invasive treatment that uses a medical adhesive to close the varicose veins. The medical glue is supplied through a catheter after the veins are located using ultrasound. This procedure is performed under local anaesthetic and usually takes between 30-60 minutes.
• Foam Sclerotherapy is a minimally-invasive treatment that is injected into the varicose veins to collapse the walls of the vein and destroy them. To target thread veins liquid / micro sclerotherapy treatment is used instead.
• Phlebectomy, also known as an ambulatory phlebectomy is performed under local anaesthetic and consists of removing the affected veins by making small incisions to insert a hook to extract them.

Varicose Vein Before and After Results

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When is the best time to remove varicose veins?

Varicose veins removal treatments can be performed all year round, however many patients choose to have this procedure done before the warmer months so they can confidently show off their vein-free legs. At The Private Clinic, we offer a variety of treatments to suit your concerns and lifestyle.

Why should I choose The Private Varicose Vein Clinic?

• We offer the latest minimally-invasive methods for varicose veins removal.
• At The Private Clinic, we have carried out over 7,000 procedures in treating Veins.
• We focus on the underlying cause of your veins so you will always be treated by our expert Consultant Vascular surgeons.
• Our Consultant vascular surgeons are specialised in EVLA (Endovenous Laser Ablation) and have treated thousands of patients.
• Minimal downtime and recovery periods.
• The NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) has recognised EVLA as the Gold Standard for treatment of Varicose Veins shows that the success rate after five years for EVLA is 95.4%.
• Due to our success, we have been featured on Channel 4’s Embarrassing Bodies, TLC’s My Naked Secret and featured in Harper’s Bazaar’s Cosmetic Tweakment Trends for 2019.
• View our varicose vein before and after photos.
• Read our extensive varicose vein FAQs.
• Take a look at our varicose vein patient stories.
• Find out more in our varicose vein blogs
• Download our varicose vein treatment brochure

Our Expert Vascular Surgeons

• Mr Constantinos Kyriakides, MD, FRCS(Gen). GMC 3275436
• Mr Dynesh Rittoo, MBChB, FRCS(Eng), FRCS(Gen Surg). GMC 3556456
• Mr Tahir Hussain, MBBS,MS, FRCS. GMC Number: 3242669
• Mr Rajiv Pathak, MBBS, MS, FRCS, FRCS(Gen). GMC Number: 4585309
• Mr Ferdinand Serracino-Inglott, MD, FRCSI, FRCS(Gen), DIC MSc. GMC Number: 5206200
• Mr Duncan Parry, MBChB, MD, FRCS, GMC Number: 4037844

The Private Clinic offers varicose vein removal consultations at our clinics in London Harley Street, Birmingham, Manchester, Northampton and Leeds.

To find out more about varicose vein treatments or to book a vein appointment, please call 0333 920 2471 or use our online varicose vein contact form.