Varicose vein surgery

Varicose Vein Surgery is now available entirely through Court House Clinics under our Specialist Vascular Surgeon, Mr Keith Rose.

Mr Rose was originally trained in London and admitted as a fellow to the Royal College of Surgeons in 1984. He has specialised in diagnosis and treatment of venous disease for more than 15 years and has experience of conventional surgery endovenous laser ablation and foam injection sclerotherapy. His wide experience allows him to tailor his services to the individual needs of clients at whatever level of treatment they require.

Leg veins become varicose when the one way valves along the length of the veins fail and blood under pressure flows downward instead of being guided back up to the heart. The veins do not cope well with this increased pressure and they bulge and become more visible. Venous disease is usually an inherited condition.

Varicose veins can affect men and women equally; all veins can vary in type, size and colour and can be caused by a variety of factors including genetics, pregnancy, hormones and sun. They are not caused by standing for long periods, but the symptoms may be increased. In addition, they are not related to weight, blood pressure or smoking, nor are they caused by crossing the legs.

It is recommended that patients undergo a Doppler Ultra sound assessment of the veins to correctly diagnose their condition. From the information ascertained at this assessment Mr Rose can most accurately recommend the particular treatment you require. Such consultations can be offered nationwide.

Please telephone our Customer Care Advisors on 0845 555 50 50 to schedule a consultation with Mr. Keith Rose at your earliest convenience.

Frequently asked questions

What causes varicose veins?

Varicose veins occur when the one way valves in the veins in the leg fail allowing blood under pressure to flow the wrong way. The veins are not designed to cope with this increased pressure so they enlarge and become prominent and more visible.

Who gets varicose veins?

Venous disease is largely inherited. It affects men and women equally but starts earlier in women often beginning in pregnancy. It is not caused by standing for long periods but the symptoms may be increased. They are not related to weight, blood pressure or smoking, nor are they caused by crossing the legs.

How does the Doppler Scanner work?

The Doppler machine emits high frequency ultrasound waves which bounce off the blood corpuscles and the reflected sound frequency depends on the direction of blood flow enabling incompetent veins to be identified with ease. This prevents misdiagnosis and ensures veins are treated in the correct way.

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