Varicose veins affect around 30% of adults and can lead to swelling, discomfort and visible veins that impact both your day-to-day comfort and your confidence.
At Skin Institute, you have access to clear diagnosis, effective treatment and long-term support from a dedicated team of vein specialists and vascular clinicians, professionals with decades of experience helping people feel comfortable in their legs again.
Varicose veins are not just a surface issue. They are usually caused by faulty valves beneath the skin that disrupt normal blood flow.
Our specialists use advanced ultrasound imaging to accurately assess your vein health in detail, identify the true source of your symptoms and understand exactly what is happening below the surface.
This means your treatment can be precise, targeted and focused on long-term results, not just short-term cosmetic improvement.
Every patient’s experience is unique. Our goals and focus is always to reduce discomfort, support healthy circulation and help you feel confident in your legs again, whether your concerns are physical, visual or both.
Varicose veins can return if the underlying causes are not properly managed. That is why we emphasise education, monitoring and comprehensive aftercare.
Ongoing support at Skin Institute may include:
Because healthy legs do more than just look good, they support your comfort, your confidence and mobility everyday.
Q: Is varicose vein treatment painful?
A: Modern treatments are minimally invasive and performed under local anaesthetic. Most patients experience very little discomfort and walk out of the clinic soon after the procedure.
Q: Will my health insurance cover varicose vein treatment?
A: If you have symptoms such as pain, heaviness, or swelling, treatment is often classified as a medical necessity and may be covered by providers like Southern Cross. We recommend checking your specific policy, and our team can assist with the approval process.
Q: What is the difference between varicose veins and spider veins?
A: Varicose veins are larger, bulging veins caused by valve failure deep under the skin. Spider veins are small, red or blue veins on the surface. While spider veins are cosmetic, varicose veins often require medical treatment to improve circulation.
Q: Do I need to take time off work for recovery?
A: Recovery is usually quick. Most patients return to light activities the same day or the following day. We may advise you to wear compression stockings for a short period to aid healing.
Q: Why do I need an ultrasound if I can see the veins?
A: The veins you see on the surface are often just the “tip of the iceberg.” An ultrasound map allows us to find the root cause (the feeding vein) deeper in the leg, ensuring we treat the source of the problem so the veins are less likely to return.
