Here at The Private Clinic, we have 40 years of experience in offering the most advanced, minimally invasive treatments for all types of veins and we pride ourselves on being one of the UK’s most recognised, specialist varicose vein clinics with nationwide locations. We are able to offer non-surgical varicose vein treatments to 99% of patients… Continue reading A spotlight on Varicose Vein Clinics
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Vascular Surgeons answer your top 9 questions about Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are actually very common and can affect more than 1 in 3 adults. As the weather starts to get warmer you naturally start to ditch the tights and jeans in favour of bare legs but what happens when you are faced with those blue lumpy veins that you forgot about at the end… Continue reading Vascular Surgeons answer your top 9 questions about Varicose Veins
Get your legs prepped for summer
Many of us get through winter with our woolly tights, trousers and jeans not even really taking notice of the status of our legs. But all it takes is one big event – a wedding, a party or even a work night out and all of a sudden they become all we can focus on.… Continue reading Get your legs prepped for summer
What varicose veins say about your blood pressure?
Varicose veins are large red, blue or even flesh coloured veins that are often swollen and raised above the surface of the skin. They are caused by nerves within the veins being weak or damaged which can cause blood to leak back into the veins and collect there resulting in the vein becoming bigger. But… Continue reading What varicose veins say about your blood pressure?
Vein Removal Treatments: The Private Clinic vs. the NHS
The Daily Express recently wrote about a man (Rob Crowley, 35) who had undergone a ‘MIRACLE’ treatment for his Varicose Veins after having had an unsuccessful surgical procedure with the NHS. The headlining treatment in question was the Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) Therapy which was performed at our Birmingham clinic. The article effectively raises three… Continue reading Vein Removal Treatments: The Private Clinic vs. the NHS
Understanding the difference between Thread and Varicose Veins
In order to work properly, veins are equipped with valves that help our blood flow in the correct direction without backtracking, but when those valves fail, then Thread and Varicose Veins can form. Varicose Veins and Spider Veins however are two entirely different leg problems that need to be addressed in varying, case-dependent, ways. Spider… Continue reading Understanding the difference between Thread and Varicose Veins
Pregnancy and Varicose Veins
Pregnancy can you an amazing experience for many expectant mothers, and although the list of changes that your body goes through is extensive, we’re going to stick to the things we specialise in right here at The Private Clinic; in this case: Varicose Veins. What are Varicose Veins? As your blood travels through your veins, small one-way… Continue reading Pregnancy and Varicose Veins
Perfect legs for summer: Top problem areas and how to address them
Summer: that long-awaited, bitter-sweet feast of sunshine and warmth. But, while the nights might be getting shorter, not all of us choose hemlines to match… Legs…pins…those long things on the end of my torso – whatever you want to call them, there are a surprising number of us who don’t like our own. Some statistics suggest… Continue reading Perfect legs for summer: Top problem areas and how to address them
When is the best time to treat varicose veins?
We explore varicose vein treatments and the best time of year to have them performed. Winter Varicose Vein Treatment Winter is a time when it’s normal to cover our least favourite body parts without anyone wondering why. But, at The Private Clinic, we don’t believe this is how you should feel. Confidence and making you… Continue reading When is the best time to treat varicose veins?
Sclerotherapy or Laser Treatment: Which is better for Varicose Veins?
Greater advances in medical technology mean there is now a wealth of non-surgical treatments to choose from when it comes to treating Varicose Veins. With risks of scarring and recovery times lessened, it can feel the worst part about all of them is deciding which one is right for you. At The Private Clinic we provide… Continue reading Sclerotherapy or Laser Treatment: Which is better for Varicose Veins?
