Vein Treatment in Brisbane
Australia's Leading Practice for Varicose & Spider Vein Treatment.
- Treatment For All Stages
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- No Downtime
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Correct Diagnosis
and Treatment Plan
The Symptoms below are indicators of potential venous issues which if left untreated can significantly increase your risk of Venous ulcers and Deep vein thrombosis.
Symptoms such as these can be overlooked or feel ‘normal’, as you may just be ‘used’ to these conditions. The importance of correct assessment and diagnosis is vital in ensuring optimal venous health.
- Pain
- Aching legs
- Restlessness legs
- Heaviness in legs
- Swelling
Our Veins Treatment Process
Veins visible on the surface are the leaves (spider veins) and branches (reticular veins), while deep under the skin lies the trunk (varicose veins).
The ‘trunk’, supplies blood to the branch vessels and is typically where the problems lie.The branch vessels ‘feed’ the leaves, so it’s vital we never treat the leaves or branches without ensuring the trunk has been treated if it is needed.
If treatment is not done in this order, you are significantly at risk of aesthetically creating a much bigger problem then you currently have such as matting.
Our Queensland vein clinic uses a staged approach to treatment. We treat the underlying malfunction in the trunk first, before moving on to the affected branch vessels, and lastly the leaves.
Treatment stages
Stage 1
Treatment of large malfunctioning Varicose veins (trunk)
Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLA) to great, small, and/or anterior accessory saphenous veins.
Stage 2
Treatment of small varicose and reticular veins (Branches)
Ultrasound Guided Foam Sclerotherapy (UGS) on smaller veins
Combined with or
Phlebectomy
Partial removal of larger malfunctioning veins
Stage 3
Treatment of Spider Veins / surface veins / Telangiectasia (leaves)
Microsclerotherapy
Microsclerotherapy involves meticulous injection (often with the aid of magnification, transillumination, or augmented reality) of a sclerosant solution using very fine needles
Our Locations
Our clinics are conveniently located around Brisbane, Sunshine Coast & Gold Coast.
Kangaroo Point
Cleveland
Jindalee
Mooloolaba
North Lakes
Southport
Toowoomba
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Why Choose QLD Veins
Doctor Led Team
Ultrasound Examinations Available
Minimally & Non-Invasive Procedures
Quick & Convenient Treatments
Minimal Downtime
Our Process
Meet Dr. Tom Silva
Dr. Tom Silva is an Australian-trained doctor who began his career with comprehensive training as an intern and medical resident at Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide, followed by rotations in various surgical and medical specialties in major hospitals over the next 10 years. He is the director of Kangaroo Point Medical Centre, a centre of excellence affiliated with the University of Queensland (UQ), where he is heavily involved in research and the training of future doctors (as a lecturer).
Dr. Silva values extensive hospital training as essential for building a strong foundation as a medical practitioner and gaining exposure to a diverse range of medical conditions to become an expert in his field. Some notable positions in his career include serving as a registrar in emergency medicine at Flinders Medical Centre, an Orthopaedic registrar at Gold Coast University Hospital, and a Senior registrar in Oncology at Princess Alexandra Hospital. All these hospitals are centres of excellence, where he worked for over 10 years. Additionally, he gained experience in country hospitals, such as Lismore Base Hospital.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is vein disease?
Vein disease, also known as venous insufficiency, is the improper functioning of the vein valves within the legs that can cause painful symptoms.
What are varicose veins?
Enlarged, sometimes twisted veins that have become swollen due to venous insufficiency causing blood to pool in the legs. Veins become varicose when their valves fail to successfully pump blood back up to the heart.
What are spider veins?
Spider veins are dilated capillaries closer to the surface of the skin. They can be red, purple or blue that are smaller and usually not raised. Spider veins are most common the legs and face.
Can I leave my varicose veins untreated?
Unfortunately vein disease is progressive and if left untreated, will likely become worse over time. Increasing symptoms that can occur with untreated varicose veins include leg tiredness, heaviness, aching, throbbing, restlessness, tingling, itching, numbness and swelling. More serious complications such as phlebitis, blood clots, dermatitis, and vein ulcers can develop if varicose veins are left untreated.
How pregnancy affects varicose veins?
Women who are pregnant experience higher volumes of blood flow during the pregnancy. The increased blood flow can contribute to enlarged veins in your legs and make developing varicose veins more likely. Another cause of varicose veins during pregnancy has been linked to the change in hormones women go through during pregnancy.
Should I treat my veins after I am finished having children?
No.Becoming pregnant with existing varicose veins will only lead to the veins becoming significantly worse as the pregnancy develops. Treatment for varicose veins is best performed before or between pregnancies.
How painful is the procedure?
We are aware that medical procedures can be more painful for some individuals than others, and we carefully cater for this.
At the Brisbane Vein Clinic, we use the smallest needles available and have a wide range of pain relief options. These include the use of:
– Valium prior to your treatment.
– Numbing cream
– Mandatory local anaesthesia where required
– Laughing gas ( Entonox)
– Green whistle ( Penthrox)
Note: if either laughing gas or the green whistle are used, you will be required to have someone drive you home.
Does someone need to attend treatments with me?
No. Treatments are walk in, walk out, however, if you require the use of Penthrox or Enternox, then someone is required to drive you home.
How soon can I fly following my Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA)
If your flight is longer than 4hrs, it is generally recommended you complete your treatment at least 4 weeks prior to travel. In certain circumstances such as unexpected work travel, we can prescribe a blood thinning agent to be taken prior to travel to reduce your risk of venous thrombosis.
How do I prevent varicose veins
The most effective means to prevent varicose veins would be to make sure that neither of your parents suffer from varicose veins as hereditary disposition is the strongest risk factor. Unfortunately this is not a viable option.
The next strongest risk factor for varicose veins in women is multiple pregnancies, and once again, limiting the number of children based on your desire to limit the likelihood of varicose veins again is not practical.
There are however a number of practical things that can be done to prevent progression of varicose veins:
1. Walk 20-30 minutes per day.
2. Maintain a normal healthy weight.
3. Regularly alternate between sitting and standing positions.
4. Avoid constipation by eating a high-fibre diet.
5. Wear graduated compression garments.
6. Use orthotics if suffering from flat feet.
7. Elevate your feet at the end of the day or when symptoms occur.
8. Venotonics and venoactive drugs.
Will the treated veins come back?
The spider veins that are treated won’t return, however, the body is constantly forming new blood vessels with healing, therefore new spider veins can show up in a different area as a result of this.
Can I use my own stockings for treatment?
Please bring the compression stockings with you to your consultation so we can assess if they are suitable.
However typically, you will be required to purchase our medical grade compression stockings. These are to be brought to every appointment.
The compression required for treatment, is different to the stockings that you receive while you are in hospital.
Cost of the stockings is $150. Private health funds typically cover a certain percentage of the stockings. Please check with your health fund.
Why cant you give me a quote over the phone for the treatment of my veins?
The costs will depend on the methods required to treat/remove your abnormal veins, the number of abnormal veins to be treated, the number of treatments required, the time and complexity of each treatment; the amount of consumables needed and will naturally vary significantly from person to person.
Once you have had a thorough ultrasound and clinical examination to identify the extent and nature of your vein problem, we will be in a position to provide a quote for treatment.
