In a world with constant advertising and editorials it is often hard to work out who really should be treating your legs. The easiest way to work out this dilemma is to look at who has qualifications that have been certified by an acknowledged training organisation. In Australia the most respected training organisation is The Australasian College of Phlebology (ACP). The ACP training programs have been adopted by the American College of Phlebology and are in the process of being adapted for use by The International Union of Phlebology. The ACP has a website where you can check the qualifications of your doctor. You should treat your legs as you would any other very important purchasing decision and do your research. The first treatment of your condition will influence your long term prognosis – if it is not done properly it is like a poorly done renovation – you will never be able to get the result you could have got if you had the right treatment in the first place.
