Why Winter is an ideal time for Varicose Vein Treatment

If you’ve been dealing with the discomfort and appearance of varicose veins, you may be considering treatment and when the best time to finally treat them would be.

While many individuals consider treating varicose veins as summer approaches, Winter is actually an ideal time to start your journey to healthier legs.

Winter Wardrobes Make Compression Stockings Easier to Wear

You will likely need compression stockings to assist with healing following Varicose Vein treatment as they will aid circulation.

Wearing compression stockings in the warmer months can be uncomfortable due to the heat and less desirable when wanting to wear shorts etc.

During the winter, compression stockings can comfortably be worn under long trousers and skirts and they can even help you feel a little warmer on particular cold days!

Get a Head Start on Recovery Before Summer

Getting Varicose Veins treated just before summer is great, but many can feel frustrated if bruising and redness are still present in the weeks following treatment. Having Varicose Vein treatment in the winter months means your legs have plenty of time to heal and be ready to show off when hotter temperatures return.

Limited Sun Exposure Protects Healing Skin

It is important to limit direct sun exposure to your legs following Varicose Vein treatment. Sun exposure can cause pigmentation changes and also slow down healing.

As we find ourselves often spending more time outside during the summer, it can be difficult to manage this. During the winter, we are more inclined to cover our legs or spend more time indoors making it the perfect season to reduce the risk of sun-related complications.

Convenient Downtime During the Winter Months

We all lead busy lives and trying to find a block of time without any engagements to plan your Varicose Vein treatment and recovery can be tricky. Typically, winter tends to be a quieter time of year with fewer outdoor activities, sports and holidays planned. This means that many patients find it easier to plan their recovery time during the winter months without feeling they are missing out on summer plans. By the time Summer comes around again, you will be ready to return to all your usual activities.

Improved Health and Comfort for the New Year

Varicose Veins are not just a cosmetic concern, for some, they can cause significant discomfort and swelling. If left untreated, they could also go on to develop other more serious complications such as ulcers. Treating your Varicose Veins is a great way of taking control of your health and by doing so in the winter months, you can go into the New Year feeling healthier and pain-free from troublesome veins.

How to treat Varicose Veins

There are a variety of treatments to help treat and reduce the appearance of Varicose Veins. At The Private Clinic, we provide thorough consultations with our expert Consultant Vascular Surgeons which include a free Duplex Ultrasound Scan to enable them to recommend the most effective treatment.

EVLA – Endovenous laser ablation uses laser heat energy to collapse and destroy varicose veins. It is one of NICE’s gold-standard vein removal treatments with a 95% success rate. Find out more about EVLA here.
RFA – Radiofrequency is another gold standard varicose vein removal treatment that instead uses radiofrequency thermal heat energy to shrink and close off the affected varicose veins. Find out more about RFA here.
Foam Sclerotherapy – Foam sclerotherapy involves injecting a foam sclerosing agent which quickly seals off and disperses varicose veins with minimal pain and recovery time. Find out more about Foam Sclerotherapy here.
VenaSeal – VenaSeal uses advanced medical-grade glue to seal damaged varicose veins and break them down. Find out more about VenaSeal here.
Phlebectomy – An ambulatory phlebectomy is often used to treat troublesome large bulging veins. Performed under local anaesthetic with micro incisions, a phlebectomy hook is used to remove the bulging varicose veins from the body. Find out more about Phlebectomy here.

Varicose Vein Results

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Vascular Surgeons at The Private Clinic

Mr Constantinos Kyriakides, MD, FRCS (Gen), FRCS (Gen Surg). GMC Number: 3275436
Mr Dynesh Rittoo, MBChB, FRCS (Eng), FRCS (Gen Surg). GMC Number: 3556456
Mr Rajiv Pathak, MBBS, MS, FRCS (Gen), FRCS. GMC Number: 4585309
Mr Tahir Hussain, MBBS, FRCS (Gen, Surg.), MS Masters in Surgery. GMC Number: 3242669

Varicose Vein Removal at The Private Clinic

At The Private Clinic, we have been offering the most advanced, minimally invasive vein treatments for over 40 years, and work with highly experienced vascular surgeons.

Our Consultant vascular surgeons are pioneers in EVLA (Endovenous Laser Ablation) and have treated thousands of patients.
We have carried out over 7,000 procedures in treating Veins.
No lengthy downtime or recovery is required.
We offer the least invasive method for varicose veins and thread veins removal treatment for your legs, body and face.
The NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) Gold Standard for the treatment of Varicose Veins findings show that the success rate after five years for EVLA is 95.4%.
A consultation with one of our Consultant Vascular Surgeons costs £200, including a free ultrasound scan of your legs (usually priced between £350 and £450 at most clinics and private hospitals).
We have treated thousands of patients who have regained their confidence whilst avoiding health issues.
We focus on the underlying cause of your veins and you will only see a Consultant Vascular surgeon for varicose veins.
Treatment is performed in under an hour; you can go home shortly after being treated.
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.