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Walk Out Happy

Walk-in, walk-out modern laser treatments

Expert vascular consultants from start to finish

UK’s largest network, 40+ specialist clinics 

Flexible appointment times

Transparent pricing

Patient Stories

Don’t take our word for it, hear first-hand how
we’ve helped thousands of patients walk out happy.

Say Yes to Better Legs

Feel lighter, inside and out
Move freely, without discomfort
Happy legs, no lumps or bumps
Relief from restless, heavy & itchy legs
Better sleep, every night
Look your best for that special occasion
Increased confidence, no need to cover up

3 simple steps to ensure you walk out happy

1.

The VeinCentre Consultation

A detailed conversation with your dedicated consultant about your veins, including an ultrasound scan. They’ll explain the results and recommend the best treatment options for you.

3.

Follow Up

A follow-up ultrasound scan to check the results and, if needed, a quick touch-up to ensure you get the best outcome.

Tips for a Smooth Recovery

To ensure the best possible varicose vein treatment recovery time, follow these aftercare tips:

The VeinCentre Consultation

A detailed conversation with your dedicated consultant about your veins, including an ultrasound scan. They’ll explain the results and recommend the best treatment options for you.

Treatment

A minimally invasive procedure to restore healthy blood flow. It’s a walk-in, walk-out treatment that takes about an hour.

Follow Up

A follow-up ultrasound scan to check the results and, if needed, a quick touch-up to ensure you get the best outcome.

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Meet our
expert team
of consultants

Our team of over 50 expert vascular consultants are the best in their field. They are specially recruited for their skill and quality of care by our dedicated Medical Advisory Committee.

Varicose Veins Treatment

The below content has been medically reviewed and approved by Consultant Interventional Radiologist Dr. Mark Bratby (MBBS, MRCP, FRCR), Medical Director and Head of the Medical Advisory Committee at Veincentre.

Last reviewed 25th March 2025.

Varicose Vein Treatment FAQs

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Your VeinCentre Journey Starts Here

Varicose veins are more common than you think! They actually affect 1 in 3 people at some point in their lives. These swollen, twisted veins, typically found on the legs, can cause discomfort, swelling, or aching for some, while others may not experience any pain at all.

The good news is that modern, minimally invasive treatments are available to effectively treat varicose veins with a local anaesthetic and in only around 
an hour. At Veincentre, we offer modern walk-in, walk-out treatments tailored to fit into your busy schedule.

If you’re concerned about varicose veins for whatever reason, we’re here to help you. Our aim is to ensure you Walk Out Happy, looking and feeling your best.Test item

1.

The VeinCentre
Consultation

1-on-1 time with your vascular consultant

Comprehensive ultrasound scan

Personalised treatment plan

£250

2.

Treatment

EVLA addresses the root cause
of varicose veins, while foam sclerotherapy targets visible veins

NICE-endorsed as the treatment choice

Quick, walk-in, walk-out procedure
with a 99% success rate

One Leg

£2,495

Both Legs

£3,350

3.

Follow Up

Includes another scan of
your legs to check results

If needed, foam sclerotherapy
to treat remaining visible veins

£250

Total

One Leg

£2,995

Both Legs

£3,850

Your Veincentre Consultation begins with a relaxed conversation with your dedicated consultant –
the same consultant that will carry out your treatment. Together you will review your medical history,
and your consultant will take the time to understand the concerns you have with your condition -
whether cosmetic, symptomatic or both. Everyone is different and we want to make sure that this is your time to ask questions, talk through
your goals and feel truly listened to by a vascular consultant – no question is too small!
Our aim is to have you leaving your consultation feeling informed and ready for the next step.

Your Veincentre Consultation begins with a relaxed conversation with your dedicated consultant –
the same consultant that will carry out your treatment. Together you will review your medical history,
and your consultant will take the time to understand the concerns you have with your condition -
whether cosmetic, symptomatic or both. Everyone is different and we want to make sure that this is your time to ask questions, talk through
your goals and feel truly listened to by a vascular consultant – no question is too small!
Our aim is to have you leaving your consultation feeling informed and ready for the next step.

Your consultant will carry out a Colour Duplex Ultrasound Scan on both legs while you are standing up.
This quick, painless, and non-invasive scan is a key part of the consultation as it provides a complete picture of your vein health by showing both the structure of your veins and the direction of blood flow.
If there’s reflux – which is where blood flows backwards due to faulty valves – it helps us identify the underlying cause of your symptoms or visible veins. With this insight, we’re able to recommend the most effective treatment options – tailored just for you

Your consultant will carry out a Colour Duplex Ultrasound Scan on both legs while you are standing up.
This quick, painless, and non-invasive scan is a key part of the consultation as it provides a complete picture of your vein health by showing both the structure of your veins and the direction of blood flow.
If there’s reflux – which is where blood flows backwards due to faulty valves – it helps us identify the underlying cause of your symptoms or visible veins. With this insight, we’re able to recommend the most effective treatment options – tailored just for you

Once your scan is complete, your consultant will explain the results and you will receive a
treatment plan designed around your needs and preferences -
along with full information about the benefits, risks and expected outcomes. The same consultant you meet today is the one who will perform your treatment -
so you’re in safe, consistent hands throughout 
Although no one likes to talk about pricing, you’ll be pleased to know that our prices are clear,
with a fixed-price quoted and no hidden fees or ‘from’ prices.
This means you will understand exactly how much the treatment will be. Your scan results are valid for six months after which time your consultant may want to take
another scan to see if your condition has progressed and if the treatment plan needs to be altered.
We therefore recommend booking in as soon as possible.

Once your scan is complete, your consultant will explain the results and you will receive a
treatment plan designed around your needs and preferences -
along with full information about the benefits, risks and expected outcomes. The same consultant you meet today is the one who will perform your treatment -
so you’re in safe, consistent hands throughout 
Although no one likes to talk about pricing, you’ll be pleased to know that our prices are clear,
with a fixed-price quoted and no hidden fees or ‘from’ prices.
This means you will understand exactly how much the treatment will be. Your scan results are valid for six months after which time your consultant may want to take
another scan to see if your condition has progressed and if the treatment plan needs to be altered.
We therefore recommend booking in as soon as possible.

Your Varicose Veins Treatment in 3 simple steps

We adopted our treatment pathway on how to diagnose and treat all types of leg veins in 2003, and it is now firmly established and
recognised by the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

We have over a 99% success rate at fixing the underlying cause of varicose veins.

At Veincentre, you will have a dedicated consultant who looks after you from your first appointment.
The consultation includes a colour duplex ultrasound scan, which is necessary to determine if you have
an underlying cause of your vein problems. We will explain the results of the scan to you there and then,
along with a tailored treatment plan that will be based on your preferences and desired outcome.

For the majority of our patients, a treatment plan typically involves EVLA or Endovenous Laser Ablation which is endorsed by NICE as their treatment of choice. EVLA treats the source of your vein problems, and is often
combined with foam sclerotherapy which works to treat the visible veins.

This walk-in walk-out approach, conducted under local anaesthetic, is highly effective and offers
a 99% success rate.

For patients with minor varicose veins or thread veins, EVLA treatment may not be needed and the primary treatment is likely to be Foam Sclerotherapy. Depending on the scan results, alternative treatments
to EVLA may be available.

Approximately six weeks after EVLA, a further colour duplex ultrasound scan will be carried out to confirm that the vein has been successfully closed and the source of the problem has been fixed. It is likely that foam and/or microsclerotherapy will also be required at this stage. Occasionally, some people return again for a further cosmetic follow-up.

Varicose Veins
Before After
Thread Veins
Before After
Facial Thread Veins
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Leg Ulcers
Before After

Our Private Medical Insurers

We are recognised by all major private medical insurers, including BUPA, AXA Health, Aviva, WPA, and more. If you are planning to use your health insurance to cover the cost of your consultation or treatment, please contact your insurer first to find out the next steps and then you will be able to book in a consultation with us. You will need to provide your authorisation code to us, once confirmed, to secure your appointment.

Find your nearest VeinCentre clinic today

With over 40 clinics nationwide, you don’t have to walk far to walk out happy.

How did varicose veins affect David?

David Tag came to Veincentre with a longstanding concern. He had multiple varicose veins on his legs, one was particularly large and had grown to the size of a thick rope (2-inches thick). The varicose veins not only affected his appearance but also caused unbearable pain and discomfort. After hearing about Veincentre and the modern treatments we offer, David decided it was time to take control and get his varicose veins treated.

Before After

How did varicose veins affect David?

David Tag came to Veincentre with a longstanding concern. He had multiple varicose veins on his legs, one was particularly large and had grown to the size of a thick rope (2-inches thick). The varicose veins not only affected his appearance but also caused unbearable pain and discomfort. After hearing about Veincentre and the modern treatments we offer, David decided it was time to take control and get his varicose veins treated.

Professional Summary

  • Current Post

    Consultant Vascular Surgeon

  • Hospital

    The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

  • GMC Number

    6026599

  • Qualifications

    MBChB Medical Degree (Glasgow)

    MSc in Trauma Surgery (Swansea)

    FRCS(Ed) Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh)

  • Specialities

    Vascular and General Surgery

  • First Year of Qualification

    2001

  • Member of

    Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh)

    European Society of Vascular Surgery

  • Other professional interests

    Aortic Aneurysm surgery

    Vascular trauma

    Carotid surgery

    Vascular Access for haemodialysis

    Peripheral Vascular Disease

    Emergency vascular surgery

    Varicose vein surgery

Profile

Mr Dan Ablett MBChB MSc FRCS(Ed) has been a consultant vascular surgeon since 2016. After completing higher surgical training in Edinburgh Dan did a 1-year trauma and emergency surgery fellowship at The Royal London Hospital. He began as a Consultant in Stoke-on-Trent before returning home to Edinburgh in 2020 where he now works at The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

Dan is a Surgeon Commander in The Royal Navy, having joined in 2007 and has served on numerous operational tours.

Dan has a wide-ranging and varied NHS practice including aortic aneurysm surgery, carotid surgery, lower limb revascularisation surgery for peripheral vascular disease, emergency vascular surgery, trauma surgery and vascular access surgery for haemodialysis. He also has a wealth of experience in all aspects of varicose vein treatments and surgery and has been doing minimally invasive endovenous procedures for over 10 years.

Dan offers the full range of venous treatments including endovenous laser ablation, foam sclerotherapy, avulsions and targeted ligations as well as microsclerotherapy for thread veins. He will be able to deliver a bespoke treatment plan based on the exact pattern and characteristics of your venous problem to get the best possible result for you.
Dan has a particular interest in medical education and surgical training, is an honorary senior lecturer at Edinburgh University Medical School and has taught on numerous Royal College of Surgeons courses.

In his spare time Dan enjoys cycling, running, keeping fit, travel, DIY, the theatre and spending time with friends and family.

What Are Varicose Veins (And How to Spot Them)?

Key Characteristics of Varicose Veins

It’s natural to wonder how to spot varicose veins. Here are three common signs:

  • Enlarged and twisted veins

  • Often appear blue or dark purple

  • Most commonly found on legs and feet

Symptoms of Varicose Veins

Recognising the symptoms early can help in seeking timely treatment.
Common symptoms include:

  • Aching, heavy legs

  • Swelling in the ankles or feet

  • Burning or throbbing sensations in the legs

  • Dry or itchy skin over the affected veins

  • Muscle cramps, particularly at night

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How to Avoid Varicose Veins

While some risk factors, such as genetics, cannot be changed, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk:

Maintain a healthy weight

Exercise regularly to improve circulation

Avoid prolonged periods of standing or sitting

Elevate your legs when resting

Wear compression stockings (if advised by a healthcare provider)