Phlebectomy is a minimally invasive procedure used to remove visible, bulging veins just beneath the skin. Performed under local anaesthetic, it involves tiny incisions through which the affected veins are gently extracted. The technique offers both cosmetic and functional benefits, allowing patients to recover quickly with minimal discomfort or scarring.
The best candidates for phlebectomy are patients with prominent, lumpy veins that are visible on the surface of the skin and who are not taking blood-thinning medications. These individuals typically experience symptoms such as discomfort, heaviness, or cosmetic concerns, making them suitable for this minimally invasive treatment.
Phlebectomy is a quick, minimally invasive procedure performed under local anaesthetic. Tiny incisions are made along the marked veins, which are then gently removed using a fine hook. The small wounds are closed with skin tape, allowing patients to recover rapidly with minimal discomfort or scarring.
Anaesthetic Details
Phlebectomy is performed under local anaesthetic, which numbs the skin and vein while keeping the patient awake and comfortable throughout the procedure.
Number of treatment Sessions
Typically, phlebectomy requires one session per leg, though legs with minimal veins can sometimes be treated together in a single session.
Pain Level
Patients may feel a brief sting from the anaesthetic and some pressure from the tumescent solution, but the vein removal itself is pain-free.
Price Range
The cost of phlebectomy typically ranges between £720 and £1,550, depending on the complexity and number of veins treated.
Financial Aids
Low-interest finance options are available at The Whiteley Clinic to help spread the cost of phlebectomy, making this effective and minimally invasive treatment more accessible to patients.
Patients can resume normal activities immediately after phlebectomy, with walking encouraged to aid recovery. Intense exercise should be avoided for the first three days. Compression stockings should be worn day and night for three days, and any bandages removed after 24 hours. Steristrips can be taken off after three days. Swimming and bathing should be avoided until the small surgical incisions have fully healed, usually within 3 to 7 days. Most bruising and tenderness resolve within 1–2 weeks, though complete healing may take up to six weeks.
Potential side effects and risks of phlebectomy include pain, bruising, and a small amount of bleeding. Small scars may form at the incision sites. The risk of wound infection is approximately 3%, deep vein thrombosis 0.1%, and pulmonary embolism 0.01%. Temporary numbness or nerve pain may occur in about 20% of patients, while permanent numbness or nerve pain is rare, occurring in around 1% of cases. Some patients may experience hypersensitivity in the inner thigh lasting several weeks. There is a 0.2% risk of brown staining and a 0.2% risk of developing new thread veins.
Phlebectomy is a safe and effective method to remove varicose veins. Most patients recover quickly and can return to normal activities the next day. The Whiteley Clinic’s personalised approach ensures high success and patient satisfaction.
By treating both visible veins and underlying causes, Phlebectomy at The Whiteley Clinic has a low recurrence rate. Advanced diagnostics and tailored treatment help keep veins from coming back.
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