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
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
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.
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) | |||
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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 | |
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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) | |||
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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 | |
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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) | |||
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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 | |
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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) | |||
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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 | |
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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) | |||
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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 | |
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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.
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):
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:
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.
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:
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:
Leave hospital
Stop wearing compression stockings and back to most normal activities
Aching should stop
Full recovery for open surgery techniques
Leave hospital
Stop wearing compression stockings and back to most normal activities
Aching should stop
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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