If you have pain in your legs, fullness, tiredness or heaviness, aching, mild swelling at the ankle, you may have varicose veins. Self care such as avoiding excessive standing, wearing support stocking and raising your legs when resting can help. However if you are unable to obtain relief from any self care, it is advisable to seek medical attention to obtain a diagnosis.
Diagnosis is simple and is normally carried out by ultrasound.
There are many types of treatment options for varicose veins including sclerotherapy, ultra sound guided sclerotherpay and laser ablation. Contact us today for an appointment where we can review your treatment options.
how long does it take for an appointment?
It depends on the nature of your problem but it usually takes approximately 30 minutes for a cosmetic consultation and up to 1 hour for a laser consultation.
do i need a doctors referral to make an appointment?
No you don’t need a referral but if you have one then you get most of the consultation fee reimbursed back by Medicare. Please ring Kandi on 55381133 and she will explain this further.
I often have achy legs and my ankles sometimes look more like cankles. I don’t have any external signs of having varicose veins however they do run in my family. Sometimes walking and exercise helps however I get very restless legs when I am sitting or
trying to get to sleep. Could this be the early stages/warning signs of varicose veins?
Yes. The presence of deeper incompetence does not always show as varicose veins (although they will often appear with time) and sometimes the symptoms are exactly what you have.
I am from Brisbane. Can you see me for treatment at the Gold Coast as it it pretty close for me to get to Broadbeach?
Hi Carol, I am in Broadbeach! I suggest you ring 55381133 to make an appointment.