Leg vein consultations
Spider veins and small varicose veins on the legs are very common, especially with age, pregnancy and jobs that involve standing. A doctor’s assessment looks at what’s causing them and whether they need further tests.
All procedures carry risks and results vary. Read about recovery and risks below.
About leg veins
Veins carry blood back to the heart, using small valves to stop it flowing backwards. When those valves weaken, blood can pool and veins widen and become visible. Spider veins are small red, blue or purple veins near the surface. Varicose veins are larger and can bulge.
Larger varicose veins, or veins with symptoms such as aching, swelling, skin changes or ulcers, may need an ultrasound and a referral to a vascular specialist. Your doctor will tell you if that’s the case.
Your consultation
- iA review of your medical history, including any history of blood clots
- iiAn examination of your legs
- iiiAdvice on whether you need an ultrasound or a specialist referral
- ivA discussion of options, including compression and not having treatment
- vClear information on recovery, risks and costs
- viTime to think it over before you decide
Depending on your assessment, treatment may or may not be recommended.
Options we may discuss
Your doctor will explain which options may suit you, including not having treatment.
Compression and lifestyle advice
Compression stockings and practical advice to support your veins.
Treatment of small veins
If your doctor considers it suitable after assessment.
Referral to a vascular specialist
For larger or symptomatic veins.
Recovery and risks
Every option carries risks, and your doctor will explain them in detail before you decide.
Recovery
If treatment goes ahead, you’ll usually wear compression stockings for a period afterwards and be asked to walk daily. Bruising and temporary marks are common and can take weeks to fade. Several sessions may be needed, and new veins can appear over time.
Recovery varies from person to person.
Possible risks
Bruising, temporary brown discolouration of the skin, small red veins appearing nearby, tenderness, and less commonly skin ulceration, allergic reaction, or blood clots.
Who you’ll see
Dr Dalli is our leg vein practitioner.
Doctor-led since 2002
More than 20 years of cosmetic medicine on Victoria Road, Drummoyne.
Three clinics
Drummoyne, Newcastle and Bowral.
Medical-grade technology
Including Fraxel Repair and Morpheus8, used by doctors and an experienced registered nurse.
Time with your doctor
Unhurried consultations and a written plan to take home.
Book a consultation
Every treatment at Concept Cosmetic Medicine starts with an unhurried, one-on-one consultation with an experienced practitioner. You’ll talk through your concerns and goals, and leave with a clear plan built around your skin, with recovery, risks and costs explained, so you can decide with confidence.
Important information. All procedures carry risks. Results vary from person to person and are not guaranteed. Before any treatment you’ll have a consultation with a registered practitioner, who will explain the expected benefits, recovery time, possible side effects and complications, costs, and alternatives, including not having treatment. Take time to consider your decision. You may wish to seek a second opinion.