Varicose vein surgery

Endovenous laser

Radiofrequency ablation

Varicose vein avulsions

Non-surgical treatment of varicose veins

Thread vein Sclerotherapy

Thread Vein Skin Laser

Leg ulcer management

Common venous investigations

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This procedure aims at removing the superficial veins by cauterising them.

Usually the actual varicosities have to be removed separately.

The long saphenous vein is cannulated using an ultrasound machine

The laser wire is passed up the superficial vein to the groin

The position of the tip of the laser probe is confirmed in the groin

The laser is switched on and the vein is cauterised along its length by pulling the  wire out slowly

After the procedure, which can be done under local or general anaesthetic, bandages will be applied and you will be able to go home.