Award-Winning Vein Treatments
Get your leg confidence back
We offer highly effective, minimally invasive, walk-in-walk-out treatment for varicose veins, thread veins, chronic vein insufficiency, phlebitis and bleeding
Our expert vascular consultants work with patients across the UK to find the best procedure plan for their specific vein condition, lifestyle and goals, to help give your legs a new lease of life.
Following an initial consultation, we will offer one or more of the following award-winning treatments.
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive procedure suitable for treating trunk varicose veins – the thick, lumpy veins visible below the skin’s surface.
The process is often used in conjunction with Ultrasound-Guided Foam Sclerotherapy (UGFS) as part of our Endovenous ablation plan to effectively treat both the trunk varicose veins and the tortuous, more superficial varicose veins in one sitting. RFA and UGFS treatments work together to relieve the major symptoms of varicose veins and improve their appearance.
What can I expect?
RFA is a walk-in-walk-out procedure that is performed under local anaesthetic and takes less than an hour. It uses radiofrequency energy to heat the vein’s wall so that it collapses, closes and seals up. Your body will eventually absorb the treated vein causing it to disappear, and the treated veins will disappear.
Before the procedure, our award-winning vascular consultants will explain the treatment to you and ask you to sign a consent form.
You will first have an ultrasound scan to identify the veins requiring treatment. Then, under local anaesthetic and guided by ultrasound for precision, a thin plastic tube is inserted into the vein. A fine wire with the heating element at its tip is passed through the plastic tube. Once all veins have been treated, the fine wire and tube are removed.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends RFA as the first line of treatment for varicose veins. When used in conjunction with UGFS (if required), it has several advantages over alternative treatments, including:
- Leaves minimal scarring, bruising and swelling;
- Less invasive than surgery, with significantly faster recovery times;
- Walk-in-walk-out procedure;
- Less painful and more convenient than endovenous laser ablation (EVLA).
In most cases, you can return home and to your normal daily activities (including work) immediately after treatment. Your varicose veins symptoms should improve very quickly and the cosmetic results may take several months while the body heals the veins. Other than wearing compression hosiery for around three weeks, no other aftercare is required. However, there are some additional post-treatment considerations like travel, driving and exercise which we explore in this article.
You may notice an improvement in symptoms almost immediately after RFA treatment for varicose veins. We are so confident in this treatment that we proudly offer a 12-month guarantee, however, the full cosmetic results may take several months to become apparent.
We offer a fixed-price package to treat your varicose veins, which includes consultation, scans, treatment, stockings, and follow-up. It even includes our 12-month guarantee.
Return home on the same day
Local anaesthetic and a quick recovery
Only one-hour treatment
12 Month
Guarantee
Ultrasound-Guided Foam Sclerotherapy (UGFS)
What can I expect?
Before the procedure, our award-winning vascular consultants will explain the treatment to you and ask you to sign a consent form.
During Ultrasound-Guided Foam Sclerotherapy, your consultant will use an ultrasound and administer local anaesthetic to make on average 3 – 4 small punctures into the vein, no bigger than 2mm, to insert tiny tubes (cannulas) through it. Subsequently, your feet are raised higher than your heart, and a clever foam mixture is injected via the tubes which causes the vein walls to collapse and seal shut. As a result, blood flow naturally redirects through other healthy veins. Finally, the tubes are removed, punctures are dressed and bandaged, and a compression stocking is applied. UGFS usually takes only 45 minutes in total.
In most cases, it’s possible to return to work immediately, and light exercise such as walking is encouraged to improve and maintain blood circulation. If you are a swimmer, you can return to the pool once the bandages have been removed. You will be able to discuss engaging in other, more vigorous forms of exercise during your follow-up appointment. You should avoid driving on the day of the procedure; but, most patients can resume driving very quickly following treatment. There are some additional post-treatment considerations like travel, driving and exercise which we explore in this article.
Clinics vary widely in their pricing structures, with some quoting scans as an “add-on” feature, while others charge extra for follow-up appointments. You can avoid any nasty surprises by taking advantage of ourfixed-price packagefixed-price packages that even include the cost of your initial consultation.
Return home on the same day
Local anaesthetic and a quick recovery
Only one-hour treatment
12 Month
Guarantee
Microsclerotherapy
This is the most effective treatment for spider veins (thread veins) on the legs and feet. It is performed without anaesthetic in an outpatient setting, meaning you will return home that same day.
Microsclerotherapy uses a light and a very fine needle to inject the veins with a liquid that helps the body to absorb them naturally. The procedure usually takes only one hour per session, and a bandage and compression stocking is then applied. It’s important to note that some patients may need more than one treatment (on average 2 sessions per leg).
What can I expect?
Microsclerotherapy will only be used to treat spider/thread veins.
Depending on the extent of the veins being treated, you should be able to drive yourself home from the clinic and return to work straight away. However, there are some additional post-treatment considerations like travel, driving and exercise which we explore in this article
You should start to see an improvement within 2-3 months. However, it can take up to 18 months to achieve full cosmetic results. In many cases, patients may need more than one treatment
Prices and pricing structures vary from clinic to clinic. You can avoid being faced with any hidden costs with our fixed-price sessions that include everything you need to have your thread veins treated.
Return home on the same day
No anaesthetic needed
Only one-hour treatment
Shortwave Diathermy
Short Wave Diathermy (SWD) is an incredibly effective treatment for spider veins (thread veins) on the face. Targeting problem areas on the cheeks and nose particularly, SWD uses an electrical current and a very fine needle to heat and clot blood vessels, which are then absorbed naturally by the body. The number of treatments needed depends on the severity of the veins but most patients will need multiple treatments, usually four to six weeks apart. Individual treatments last no more than 45 minutes each.
What can I expect?
Performed under a local anaesthetic, a Short Wave Diathermy treatment takes less than 45 minutes. Before the procedure, your specialist will explain the treatment to you and ask you to sign a consent form.
During your treatment, we use a very fine needle to puncture the surface of the skin. This needle emits a current of electrical energy to heat the blood vessel and clot the blood inside. Once clotted, the treated vein becomes redundant, and over the next 4-6 weeks, your body will naturally absorb it, causing it to disappear.
This precision technique avoids damage to the surrounding skin, something which is common with alternative laser treatments, meaning that recovery time is quick and you’ll return to your daily activities as soon as you leave the clinic.
In most cases, you can return to your normal daily activities (including work) immediately after treatment. It’s normal to experience some discomfort or stinging for a few hours afterwards – we recommend soothing this with cool aloe vera, wearing SPF when outside, and waiting 24 hours before using any water or soap on your face. Our clinic team is always available if you have any questions or concerns after your treatment.
You may notice an improvement in the appearance of facial veins four to six weeks after your treatment. The full cosmetic results may take several months to become apparent and, in many cases, patients may need more than one treatment. Some patients may only need one or two, while severe cases may need six or more. At your consultation, your specialist will offer advice and craft a tailored treatment plan for you.
We offer personalised packages to treat your facial veins, depending on the extent of your needs and the number of treatments required. Your package includes your consultation, treatments and follow-up care, so you can feel reassured there will be no expensive surprises.
Return home on the same day
No anaesthetic needed
Only one-hour treatment
Talk to a vascular expert near you
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Positive results
The procedure was not painful , good advice provided by Mr Adam following my first leg being treated, 3 weeks later back again for the other leg.
So far I am very happy with the results, still some bruising and darkness on the treated veins but Mr Adam assured me this would settle down and eventually dissappear.
I woukd definitely recommend Premier Veins and Mr Donald Adam. Thank you.
The surgeon was punctual for all appointments.
The procedure was explained in detail.
Whilst it was a little uncomfortable, it was quite painless.
The results were very good. The veins were blocked and have now begun to disappear.
I. Had no adverse side effects.amd I'm pleased with the results.
I saw Mr Claridge who reassured me he could sort this with RFA in outpatients
I was booked in within 2 weeks and the treatment took 45 minutes under local- it was virtually pain free and within 4 weeks I can now wear normal socks and shorts with no swelling or pain.
Thank you to Mr Claridge and Gareth- my only regret is that I didn’t do this years ago
Mrs C Jones
The procedure was easy and there was only mild discomfort afterwards that subsided very quickly. My symptoms improved really quickly and now I have none of my previous symptoms from the problem vein.
I'm really pleased with the result.
I have see Mr. Claridge first time few month ago for the consultation regarding varicose veins on my left leg. He explained which treatment would be the best for me & answeared all my questions. During my first visit I gained the trust from him & decided to book treatment for RFA (Radio Frequency Ablation) on my left leg.
Procedure took less than 1 hr. & procedure was tolerated with ease. No pain at all post treatment!
I just see Mr. Claridge today for my follow up appointment after 2 & half month. Mr. Claridge was so pleased with the recovery & said that results are excellent! I could not agree more!
Thank you Mr. Claridge & Gareth!
If you have any issues with veins, Mr. Claridge is definetly the expert to seak help from!
Martin Claridge carried out both UGFS on my right leg & both UGFS plus RFA on my left leg to achieve the best results.
What a great gentleman & a wonderful personality.
A credit to the profession.
Would highly recommend