Varicose vein treatment at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital

A variety of methods to treat unsightly and painful varicose veins.

At Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital, our consultants offer a range of techniques to treat varicose veins – swollen, twisted, dark veins that develop due to weak valves in your blood vessels.

Varicose veins, which are typically found on the legs or feet, can be treated by closing off and destroying or removing the affected veins.

Sometimes also called

  • Endothermal ablation
  • Ligation and stripping
  • Endovenous laser treatment
  • Radiofrequency ablation

The procedure(s) listed above are examples only and may not be available at all Spire hospitals.


At a glance

  • Typical hospital stay
    Same day discharge or 1 night

  • Procedure duration
    45-90 minutes

  • Type of anaesthetic
    General, spinal, epidural, or local

  • Available to self-pay?
    Yes

  • Covered by health insurance?
    Yes

Why Spire?

  • Fast access to a wide range of treatments
  • Consultants who are experts in their field
  • Clear pricing with no hidden charges
  • Rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission

By Wallace Health I Medically reviewed by Adrian Roberts.
Page last reviewed: October 2018 I Next review due: October 2023

Varicose vein treatment: what to expect at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital

At Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital, we provide comprehensive treatments in a comfortable and relaxed private hospital environment for our patients across Cambridgeshire and East Anglia.

We offer treatment for varicose veins if they’re causing pain or complications, or if you’d like them treated for cosmetic reasons.

You can expect fast access to a consultant of your choice, in our clean, modern facilities. Your consultant will recommend a treatment and recovery plan that’s personalised to your needs.

How much does Varicose vein treatment cost at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital

It’s a common operation to have done privately, and our inclusive prices and access to payment plans make it easy and more affordable, even if you don’t have medical insurance.

Varicose vein treatment (EVLA - one leg)
Initial consultation £250
Treatment price £3,750
Aftercare Included
From price From £4,000
Monthly treatment price

(Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation)

£194
Representative example
Loan amount £3,250
Deposit £500
Loan period 18 months
Representative APR 9.9%
Total amount repayable £3,492
Varicose vein treatment (VNUS - one leg)
Initial consultation £225
Treatment price £4,810
Aftercare Included
From price From £5,035
Monthly treatment price

(Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation)

£257
Representative example
Loan amount £4,310
Deposit £500
Loan period 18 months
Representative APR 9.9%
Total amount repayable £4,626
Varicose vein treatment (EVLA - both legs)
Initial consultation £250
Treatment price £5,273
Aftercare Included
From price From £5,523
Monthly treatment price

(Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation)

£207
Representative example
Loan amount £4,523
Deposit £750
Loan period 24 months
Representative APR 9.9%
Total amount repayable £4,968
Varicose vein treatment (VNUS - both legs)
Initial consultation £225
Treatment price £6,335
Aftercare Included
From price From £6,560
Monthly treatment price

(Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation)

£256
Representative example
Loan amount £5,585
Deposit £750
Loan period 24 months
Representative APR 9.9%
Total amount repayable £6,144
Varicose vein treatment (surgical - both legs)
Initial consultation We can't display the initial consultation fee just now. Call us for a quote.
Treatment price £5,033
Aftercare Included
From price From £5,033
Monthly treatment price

(Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation)

£196
Representative example
Loan amount £4,283
Deposit £750
Loan period 24 months
Representative APR 9.9%
Total amount repayable £4,704

The price shown is the ‘from price’ (ie the minimum cost of the procedure). Please note that for some procedures the actual price you are quoted may vary significantly and can increase depending on your choice of Consultant (who is an independent practitioner and not an employee of Spire). The fees charged by Consultants and Anaesthetists are set independently and are outside the control of Spire. The price may also vary depending on the type of anaesthetic, implant or drug used, and your medical history.

Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital can provide you with a single, fixed price for your procedure so there are no surprises. Please read Spire Healthcare's terms and conditions for full details of what’s included and excluded in your fixed price when paying for yourself. Finance options are available through our partner Omni Capital Retail Finance Ltd, 10 Norwich Street, London, EC4A 1BD.

Procedures offered for varicose vein treatment at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital

Your consultant will recommend a treatment based on the type of varicose veins you have, your general health and your desired outcome.

We have a range of treatments available. All have their own potential benefits and risks which your consultant will discuss with you.

The following procedures all use ultrasound imaging to guide your consultant when positioning the injection or catheter (a thin tube through which smaller instruments can be inserted):

  • Radiofrequency ablation (eg Venefit®, also called VNUS closure) – a probe inside a catheter is inserted into the affected vein and uses radiofrequency energy to heat and seal the vein
  • Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA) – a tiny laser inside a catheter is inserted into the affected vein which emits bursts of energy to heat and seal the vein
  • ClariVein® – a catheter is inserted into your vein and the end rotates and releases a chemical which seals the vein

Preparing for varicose vein treatment at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital

Coming into hospital

We're 15 minutes from Cambridge train station, which has direct links into London's King's Cross and Liverpool Street stations. There’s free parking available for you and your visitors.

Meeting your consultant

Your appointment will take place in one of our consultation rooms. Your consultant will discuss:

  • Your symptoms or reasons for wanting treatment
  • Your general health and medical history
  • If they recommend any additional tests or scans to help plan your treatment
  • Your treatment and recovery plan
  • What the treatment involves, along with potential benefits and risks
  • The anaesthetic you’ll require

You may also need a pre-operative assessment before going ahead with treatment. This is to ensure you're fit and well enough for surgery.

Varicose vein treatment: your procedure

On the day

Once you arrive for your treatment, you’ll meet your consultant again who’ll work with our nurses to get you ready for your procedure.

Depending on the treatment and anaesthetic you’re having, you’ll be taken to an operating theatre or a consulting room.

The time taken for each procedure ranges from half an hour to an hour or longer if you’re having more veins treated.

Anaesthetic

Most procedures can be performed under local anaesthetic, meaning you won’t be able to feel anything in the area being treated. Alternatively, you may have a general anaesthetic (eg usually for surgical ligation and stripping) where you’ll be completely asleep.

After your procedure

You can usually go home a few hours after your treatment. It may be longer for general anaesthetic and if you’ve had more veins and/or both legs treated. You’ll be able to relax in our outpatient department until you’re ready to leave.

Occasionally, you may need an overnight stay. If so, you’ll have one of our private, en-suite rooms. All of our rooms have:

  • TV
  • En-suite
  • Chair
  • Free WiFi

Q & A

Gary Maytham, Consultant Vascular Surgeon

Talking about varicose veins

Varicose vein treatment: your recovery

You can usually get back to your normal routine straight away after your treatment. However, if you’ve had ligation and stripping, or more veins treated, you may need to take a few days off work and rest. Your consultant may recommend compression stockings which can help improve blood flow while your body heals.

After your procedure, you’ll return to the hospital for a follow-up appointment so we can check that you’re recovering well and the treatment has worked.

Your recovery will be personal to you and you should always take your consultant’s advice. Here’s a typical recovery timeline as a guide:

0-1 days

Leave hospital

1 week

Stop wearing compression stockings and back to most normal activities

2-4 weeks

Aching should stop

4 weeks

Full recovery for open surgery techniques

  • 0-1 days


    Leave hospital

  • 1 week


    Stop wearing compression stockings and back to most normal activities

  • 2-4 weeks


    Aching should stop

  • 4 weeks


    Full recovery for open surgery techniques

The treatment described on this page may be adapted to meet your individual needs, so it's important to follow your healthcare professional's advice and raise any questions that you may have with them.

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