Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) is a non-surgical treatment is recommended by NICE (The National Institute for Clinical Excellence), has a 98% success rate and is considered the Gold Standard of varicose vein treatment. EVLA focuses on the main venous trunks of the legs, locating the veins to be treated with ultrasound before using laser heat to destroy the wall of the varicose vein and effectively remove the cause of the problem. Once collapsed, the vein will then be naturally absorbed by the body and existing blood flow will be relocated to veins deeper in the leg.

Radiofrequency Ablation treatment (RFA) is a Endothermal Ablation technique Varicose Veins and is also endorsed by NICE, with a similar success rate as EVLA. The procedure uses ultrasound to position the catheter into the veins being treated. The small catheter uses radiofrequency energy to heat the walls of the vein which then causes it to shrink and the vein to seal closed. The blood reroutes to other healthy veins and the treated veins will naturally be absorbed by the body over time. Compression stockings will need to be worn for at least one week after procedure but overall it has a faster recovery time compared to laser treatments.

Sclerotherapy also known as Foam Sclerotherapy is a much stronger vein removal solution that involves injecting the varicose vein with a foam solution that causes inflammation in the vein resulting blood being pushed out of the vein and the vein then becoming sticky and closing up over the course of 1-2 weeks after treatment.

VenaSeal is great for patients with needle phobias, as it only requires one small injection per vein. The treatment uses medical adhesive to close varicose veins. You will be required to have a small catheter inserted which the surgeon will then guide through the leg using ultrasound imaging. During this process, a VenaSeal tool will be used to dispense small amounts of medical-grade Sapheon Glue to close the vein. Once closed, the blood is re-routed through other healthy veins located deeper within the leg and the original varicose vein is gradually absorbed by the body. Another benefit of VenaSeal treatment is its quick recovery time, many patients do not need to wear compression stockings and find themselves able to return to work and exercise a lot quicker.

Phlebectomy is a minimally invasive enlarged vein removal procedure that is effective at removing large varicose veins that sit just below the surface of the leg. Very small incisions will be made on the leg and a very fine surgical hook will be used to remove the varicose vein from the leg. Phlebectomy procedures do not require stitches and patients are able to return home shortly after their procedure. It is quite common for Phlebectomy procedures to be performed alongside other varicose vein procedures as part of a comprehensive treatment plan.

We also offer thread vein treatments at our Vein Clinics

Microsclerotherapy treatment for leg thread veins is an injectable treatment that involves injecting a liquid sclerosing agent into the affected thread or spider veins. The solution causes irritation within the vein and vein wall which results in the vein walls sticking together and eventually breaking down over time.

Regenlite laser treatment is suitable for treating minor leg thread veins and facial thread veins. The Regenlite uses a specific wavelength of laser light to selectively target excess blood vessels near the surface of the skin. The laser light energy is safely absorbed by the blood and results in the targeted blood vessels being shut down.

Thread veins often require multiple treatments for the best results.

If you’re tired of looking at noticeable thread veins on your legs and face, speak to our team of vein experts in Leeds to find out more about these amazing treatments.