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Why do varicose veins come back after surgery?

By Mark Whiteley / June 10, 2013

We have had a lot of questions, from all around the world, asking why varicose veins keep coming back again...

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What happens if all my veins fail?

By Mark Whiteley / May 29, 2013

Peter from New York has asked the question “What happens if all the veins fail in the leg, will you...

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Does crossing your legs cause varicose veins or deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?

By Mark Whiteley / April 29, 2013

Professor Mark Whiteley answers questions about veins submitted to The Whiteley Clinic website. In this video, Mark answers the commonly...

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Spider veins and thread veins due to hidden varicose veins

By Mark Whiteley / April 2, 2013

Spider veins or Thread veins of the legs are usually casued by underlying hidden varicose veins or "venous reflux" -...

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Endovenous laser of big varicose veins

By Mark Whiteley / March 26, 2013

Dr Previn Diwakar answers questions about why some doctors tell patients that their veins are unsuitable for endovenous laser ablation....

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Do high heels cause varicose veins?

By Mark Whiteley / February 28, 2013

Do high heels cause varicose veins? Mark Whiteley andswers a question about whether varicose veins can be caused through wearing...

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What is the cause of varicose veins?

By Mark Whiteley / February 21, 2013

An online question from Jane in Devon asks, “What causes varicose veins? In particular, will I get them from my...

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How much does Varicose Vein or Leg Ulcer Surgery cost?

By Mark Whiteley / February 12, 2013

How much does varicose vein surgery cost? How much does leg ulcer surgery cost? Mark Whiteley of The Whiteley Clinic...

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Is the LSA I was offered in Finland the same procedure as The Whiteley Clinic?

By Mark Whiteley / February 8, 2013

The patient asked if the LSA he has been offered in Finland is the same procedure as was developed by...

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Is endovenous surgery painful? Does endovenous surgery hurt?

By Mark Whiteley / February 7, 2013

It really depends on exactly which vein operations you are having. The first thing to say is that they are...

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