Frequently Asked Questions

This video is a compilation of 18 of the most common varicose vein FAQs which runs for just under 13 minutes.

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Varicose Vein FAQs

What are varicose veins?

Are some people more likely to get varicose veins than others?

Is it safe having varicose vein treatment during a pandemic?

Why are varicose veins a problem?

How do I distinguish varicose veins from other conditions?

How can varicose veins be treated?

Will I experience any side effects after treatment?

Can I have both legs treated at the same time?

What does varicose vein treatment cost at Southwest Veins?

When you destroy these veins, how can the blood flow up my leg?

How long does treatment take?

How soon can I go back to work and do exercise?

Is varicose vein treatment painful?

Can you assess and treat my varicose veins all in one visit?

How soon will I be able to see successful results?

Are there any varicose veins that can’t be treated?

What are chances of my varicose veins coming back?

Will I just need one treatment?

Can I get treatment on the NHS?

Can varicose vein treatment help leg ulcers?

Thread Vein FAQs

What are thread veins?

What causes thread veins?

Will my thread veins come back?

Will I see the results from my thread vein treatment straightaway?

Will I need to take time off work after my thread vein treatment?

What's the difference between thread veins and varicose veins?

How do you treat thread veins?

Is thread vein treatment painful?

How much does thread vein treatment cost?

How many thread vein treatments will I need?

How long does thread veins treatment take?

How do you assess threads veins?

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