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Wave goodbye to varicose veins, thread veins and more

Our award-winning team of vascular consultants can give your legs and feet a new lease of life. Using state-of-the-art technology, we provide effective, walk-in-walk-out procedures that are tailored to your vein condition, lifestyle and goals. To find out more about our gold-standard service, why not visit us at one of our private clinics in Birmingham, Solihull, Leamington Spa and South East London.

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Wave goodbye to varicose veins, thread veins and more

Our award-winning team of vascular consultants can give your legs and feet a new lease of life. Using state-of-the-art technology, we provide effective, walk-in-walk-out procedures that are tailored to your vein condition, lifestyle and goals. To find out more about our gold-standard service, why not visit us at one of our private clinics in Birmingham, Solihull, Leamington Spa and South East London.

The difference between varicose veins and thread veins

Varicose veins and thread veins are forms of a medical condition called venous insufficiency. Both occur when valves in the veins become weakened or damaged. However, the symptoms associated with varicose veins and thread veins are different.

Varicose Veins

Trunk Veins Diagram

If the valves in our veins stop pumping, it causes blood that should go up to go down. The result? Varicose veins. These lumpy and twisted, blue or purple veins cause symptoms such as painful, swollen and heavy legs and feet. They are pretty common, affecting about a third of adults in the UK. Varicose veins are usually larger and are located deeper within the leg than thread veins.

Thread Veins

Spider veins diagram

Commonly known as spider veins, these tiny blue or red vessels sit close to the skin’s surface. They can appear in small clusters or spread across the legs and feet. Generally, thread veins are painless, however, they can cause an itching or burning sensation. As we get older, our skin gets thinner, so it’s more likely that you will notice thread veins during this time.

The good news is that with the right treatment, it is easy to remedy varicose veins and thread veins.

Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment options:

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Patient-tailored treatments

We offer a choice of highly effective and reliable treatments for all types of varicose veins, thread veins and other vein conditions, depending on what’s right for you.

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Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)

Best suited for treating less superficial veins. RFA uses radiofrequency energy (like laser) and is carried out under local anaesthetic. It is a minimally invasive (key hole), walk-in-walk-out, Endothermal Ablation treatment, so you should be able to return to your normal activities very quickly.

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Vascular surgeon performing Ultrasound-Guided Foam Sclerotherapy

Ultrasound-Guided Foam Sclerotherapy (UGFS)

Often best suited to treat more superficial veins, this walk-in walk-out treatment uses local anaesthetic and a clever foam injection. It is a minimally invasive, keyhole procedure, and works very well alongside Radiofrequency Ablation.

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vascular surgeon performing microsclerotherapy

Microsclerotherapy

This well-established procedure improves the appearance of thread or spider veins. It takes less than an hour per leg, is performed without anaesthetic, and uses a special light and a very fine needle to inject the veins with a liquid that helps the body to naturally absorb them.

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Premier Veins offers expert varicose vein and thread vein removal in Birmingham, Solihull, Leamington Spa and South East London.

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