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Varicose Veins

Traditional treatment for venous reflux or varicose veins is ligation or tying of the great or small saphenous veins and stripping them from the leg. This is not considered the best option for treatment nowadays.

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How to Avoid an Aesthetic Treatment ‘Trick’
16 Oct 2024

How to Avoid an Aesthetic Treatment ‘Trick’

Halloween is almost here but one thing you shouldn’t feel scared of is having treatment! We spoke to a Dr to get the ultimate guide on what to look out for...

Who Can Inject Leg Spider Veins By Microsclerotherapy?
2 May 2024

Who Can Inject Leg Spider Veins By Microsclerotherapy?

Choosing the right Microsclerotherapy is crucial in treating spider veins, here's what you need to know...

What is the Best Sclerosant for Microsclerotherapy in 2024?
14 Apr 2024

What is the Best Sclerosant for Microsclerotherapy in 2024?

This is everything you need to know about choosing the right Microsclerotherapy Sclerosant in 2024...

Aesthetic Industry Regulation – Is It Really Needed?
22 Feb 2024

Aesthetic Industry Regulation – Is It Really Needed?

Did you know that the UK is the only country in the world with an unregulated aesthetic industry?

Keep Yourself Safe When Choosing Aesthetic Treatments
2 Feb 2024

Keep Yourself Safe When Choosing Aesthetic Treatments

The recent documentary by Olivia Attwood shows how confusing it can be to choose who and where to get your aesthetic treatments from, and how safe they are...

Lasers in Skincare: The Ultimate Guide for Radiant Skin
21 Dec 2023

Lasers in Skincare: The Ultimate Guide for Radiant Skin

Everything you need to know about lasers...

20 Years of ConsultingRoom.com!
16 Aug 2023

20 Years of ConsultingRoom.com!

2023 marks a momentous milestone as Consulting Room celebrates 20 years of excellence!

The Importance of the Initial Consultation
30 May 2023

The Importance of the Initial Consultation

An in-depth consultation process is to find out about any current or previous medical conditions and medication that may impact aesthetic treatment.

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment Abroad
27 Sep 2022

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment Abroad

Sun, sea, sand and surgery... Should I abroad for cosmetic surgery or treatment? It’s easy to be tempted by the idea but sadly, it’s not always as easy.

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Questions to Ask
12 Sep 2022

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Questions to Ask

If you're seeking out a clinic for any kind of cosmetic treatment. You need to ask your practitioner these important questions...

Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Treatment?
27 Jul 2022

Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Treatment?

Let Consulting Room safely guide you through the process of gathering information about surgical and non-surgical cosmetic treatments and products.

Varicose Vein Treatment: All You Need to Know
26 Jun 2018

Varicose Vein Treatment: All You Need to Know

Varicose veins treatment options. If you’ve just started looking into treatment but feel overwhelmed by all you need to know, you may find this blog useful.

Treatment of Thread and Spider Veins on Legs
3 Apr 2017

Treatment of Thread and Spider Veins on Legs

It is estimated that in many areas over 60% of the adult population suffers from varicose veins, thread veins or spider veins. How can you get rid of them?

Are You Comfortable in Your Perfect Imperfection!?
10 Jun 2016

Are You Comfortable in Your Perfect Imperfection!?

On a daily basis, we are faced with images of male and female "perfection". As a result of this, we are becoming more critical when we look into the mirror.

How to Better Understand the Cost of Cosmetic Surgery
18 Feb 2016

How to Better Understand the Cost of Cosmetic Surgery

We all like a good deal, to feel that we are getting value for money so how do you better understand the cost of cosmetic surgery treatments?

Varicose Veins - How Modern Treatments Have Evolved
16 Dec 2015

Varicose Veins - How Modern Treatments Have Evolved

The good news for anyone suffering from varicose veins today is that more modern treatments have Improved and evolved.

The Safety of Cosmetic Procedures Always Comes First
22 Jun 2015

The Safety of Cosmetic Procedures Always Comes First

The General Medical Council (GMC) Recommend more openness and pre-treatment consideration time for patients considering treatments.

NICE Updates NHS Guidelines for Varicose Veins
22 Aug 2013

NICE Updates NHS Guidelines for Varicose Veins

Guidelines for England and Wales from NICE now recommend laser and heat treatments for varicose veins over surgery.

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Varicose Veins
12 Nov 2012

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Varicose Veins

I'm going to provide you with ten useful facts about varicose veins and dispel some of the most common misconceptions along the way.

Sapheon Venaseal Superglue for Varicose Veins
27 Sep 2012

Sapheon Venaseal Superglue for Varicose Veins

Venaseal or `superglue` treatment by Sapheon is a unique non-surgical treatment that uses a medical adhesive to treat varicose veins.

How Does Clarivein Work ?
11 Sep 2012

How Does Clarivein Work ?

Varicose veins are a common disorder affecting 30 percent of the population at some stage in their lives. Can Clarivein help?

Changes to NHS Funding of Varicose Vein Procedures
11 May 2012

Changes to NHS Funding of Varicose Vein Procedures

The NHS began to restrict access to vein surgery, such as endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) and sclerotherapy in parts of the UK.

Cosmetic Surgery - The Role of the Surgeon as Counsellor
9 Mar 2012

Cosmetic Surgery - The Role of the Surgeon as Counsellor

The role of any great surgeon is far more than just a medic or even artiste; the best Consultant Surgeons are great Counsellors too.

The Best Value Cosmetic Surgery Deals on Groupon?
2 Mar 2012

The Best Value Cosmetic Surgery Deals on Groupon?

Like many in the industry, I tend to keep an eye on deal website Groupon with a mixture of fascination and suspicion.

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