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
Having interventional treatment early, even if aesthetically your veins might not be “that bad”, can alter the course of your disease progression and save you from experiencing these painful and potentially life-threatening outcomes.
Veins and the Treatment of Them
- 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 (spider veins), 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 staged approach to treatment means, we treat the underlying malfunction in the trunk first, before moving on to the affected branch vessels, and lastly the leaves ( spider veins).
This approach results in greatly improved aesthetic appearance of bulging varicose vein, spider veins and improved venous health reducing the risk of ulcers and DVT's.
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
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Initial Consultation and Key Information with Dr. Tom Silva
Dr. Tom Silva grew up in Brazil, and moved to Australia 17 years ago, he trained as a medical resident at Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide and in the Gold Coast University hospital in multiple surgical and medical specialties.
Dr. Tom is a trained member of the Australasian College of Phlebology.Prior to the opening of Kangaroo Point Medical Centre, Dr. Silva was working in one of the leading vein hospitals on the Gold Coast. The skills he attained through this training lead to the establishment of the Queensland Vein Clinic in Kangaroo Point Medical Centre.
Symptoms
Dr. Tom will ask you to relay your symptoms and point out your concerns while also taking note of your full medical history. This is then followed by an ultrasound assessment in order to assess the health of the deeper veins.
Assessment of the venous network
Assessment of the venous network is at the heart of deciding the way forward to achieve the best results for your legs.
Ultrasound scan
The Ultrasound scan begins at your groin (where the main vein originates) and runs all the way down to the ankle. Consider this when choosing what to wear.
Specific treatment plan
Following this, you will receive a specific treatment plan which will include all rebate information. It's important to note, Medicare offers rebates on certain treatment plans only. If your venous condition is deemed to be a non-medical issue, then it is seen as ‘cosmetic’, and no rebates are available.
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Call us: 07 3391 8008Most Popular Questions
What is vein disease?
What are varicose veins?
What are spider veins?
Can I leave my varicose veins untreated?
How pregnancy affects varicose veins?
Should I treat my veins after I am finished having children?
How painful is the procedure
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?
How soon can I fly following my Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA)
How do I prevent varicose veins
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?
Can I use my own stockings for treatment?
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?
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.
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We are a Vein Clinic with Specialised medical practitioners providing the latest evidence based solutions for your medical problems. We are located in the heart of Brisbane, just metres away from the iconic Story Bridge in Shafston Avenue.
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