Thread or Spider veins can be formed anywhere on the body, and unlike varicose veins, they are relatively smaller in size. Poor lifestyle (excessive alcohol, smoking, stress), prolonged exposure to the sun and Rosacea (a skin condition that affects the blood vessels) are all possible factors that can contribute to prominent thread and spider veins… Continue reading Under Eye Thread / Spider Veins: Treatment Options
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Top 6 Varicose Vein Myths
Varicose veins can affect up to 40% of the adult population making it a common condition. Despite the condition being common, there is still a lot of confusion and many of the ‘facts’ that you may have read about varicose veins are actually myths. Only the old and overweight suffer from varicose veins Patients who… Continue reading Top 6 Varicose Vein Myths
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
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
The Private Clinic Bristol: Treatments
Recently, Bristol’s been getting a lot of attention because of Banksy’s Dismaland and the crowds have been coming in droves to visit. The temporary hustle and bustle might not be welcome by everyone though, so we thought we’d highlight a more permanent fixture, that’s there to offer you a professional and reliable environment all year round: The Private… Continue reading The Private Clinic Bristol: Treatments
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?
Are your veins healthy? The Varicose Veins MOT
We’re slaves to getting our cars checked in annual MOTs, but how often do we take the time to check our own health? Probably not often enough. It’s estimated that nearly 3 in 10 of us will suffer from varicose veins at some point in our lives, with even more being plagued by smaller spider… Continue reading Are your veins healthy? The Varicose Veins MOT
