Vein treatments
WHICH TREATMENT IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Dr Sanjay believes that patients that understand their condition make informed decisions and reap the most satisfactory outcome. With his unique patient- centred approach, Dr Sanjay explains to all of his patients the nature and treatment options of their vein condition. As a patient, you will be included in the decision making treatment process.
Before any treatment is suggested, all patients receive educational material, have a full history taken by Dr Sanjay and undergo a complete clinical examination which may include a duplex ultrasound to evaluate the venous circulation. After the examination and consultation, you will understand the nature of your vein condition and then treatment options can be discussed to cater to your individual needs.
This procedure is the latest treatment for varicose veins, it is the minimally invasive alternative to conventional vein surgery. It is safe, fast and effective.
...read more
This procedure has been done for decades and has been proven to be safe and effective, it has a success rate of > 95%. It involves a small incision in the groin and removal of the “damaged” vein (LSV) via the groin incision.
...read more
This procedure involves using a fine needle to inject a sclerosant( liquid) into these small veins. The sclerosant damages the lining of the veins and causes it to collapse. The veins and then reabsorbed by the body.
...read more
Using a fine needle, sclerofoam is injected carefully into these spider veins and reticular veins. Sclerofoam is mixture of sclerosant (liquid) and air.
...read more
This is the latest modality for the treatment of spider veins. It is fast, safe, easy and effective. The laser beam heats up the blood in these veins and causes the veins to collapse.
...read more
This procedure involves making small incisions along the varicose veins and removing them using special tools. It may require multiple incisions and local anesthesia is needed.
...read more
Deep vein thrombosis occurs when there is a thrombus or clot within the deep veins of the leg. This occurs as a result of injury to the vein, increased viscosity of the blood or stasis/slow blood flow.
Some women will experience unsightly varicose veins or spider veins during the course of their pregnancy.