Why are autumn & winter the best times of year to get varicose veins & thread veins treated?
Although many people are embarrassed by the appearance of their varicose veins and thread veins, they often put off treatment due to concerns over pain and recovery time. This can lead to their vein conditions worsening, and a lack of self-confidence around wearing shorts and a swimming costume. HOWEVER, thanks to advances in modern technology, varicose vein and thread vein treatment couldn’t be any simpler. That is why we always recommend fixing your veins as quickly as possible.
The best time of year for your treatment is during the autumn and winter months. This allows your legs to be fully healed in time for you to enjoy the spring and summer.
But what are these mystical, minimally-invasive treatments that we speak of, and how do they work?
Varicose vein treatment
At Premier Veins, we offer two types of varicose vein treatment – Radiofrequency Ablation and Ultrasound-Guided Foam Sclerotherapy. These are walk-in-walk-out procedures that are performed under local anaesthetic within an hour. Furthermore, we are so confident in our varicose vein treatments, we offer a 12-month guarantee.
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA): a form of Endothermal Ablation and is used to treat larger varicose veins in the thigh. It is recommended as the first line of treatment by The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence and uses radiofrequency energy (like laser) to cause the vein walls to collapse and seal shut; this naturally redirects blood flow through other healthy veins. Generally, RFA is preferred over Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) as it causes less pain, better results and quicker recovery time. For more information on this procedure, click here.
- Ultrasound-Guided Foam Sclerotherapy (UGFS): uses a clever foam injection to treat more tortuous varicose veins. This foam mixture causes the vein walls to collapse and seal shut, which naturally redirects blood flow through other healthy veins. For more information on UGFS, click here.
Thread vein treatment
We offer Microsclerotherapy to our patients to help treat thread veins. This gold-standard, minimally invasive procedure is performed in an outpatient setting without the need for any local anaesthetic. It takes less than an hour, and uses a special light and a very fine needle to inject the veins with a liquid that helps the body to absorb them naturally. For more information on Microsclerotherapy, click here.
Now that you are aware it is possible to treat your varicose veins and thread veins with minimal pain and recovery time, it is time to book in a consultation and perhaps even a holiday!
Next steps
At Premier Veins, we offer a FREE, no-obligation mini-consultation for anyone considering varicose vein or thread vein treatment at one of our private clinics in Birmingham, Solihull, Leamington Spa and London. The consultation will provide you with an opportunity to:
- Meet the award-winning team of vascular consultant surgeons who would be carrying out your treatment;
- Discuss our walk-in-walk-out treatment options and all-inclusive pricing plans; and
- Ask any questions that you may have about our services.
To get started, click here and book your FREE mini-consultation or call 0333 366 2246 to speak to a member of our friendly receptionist team today.
