Varicose vein treatment at Spire Yale Hospital
A variety of methods to treat unsightly and painful varicose veins.
At Spire Yale 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
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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 diagnostic tests and scans
- Internationally and nationally renowned consultants
- Flexible payment options to help you spread the cost
Varicose vein treatment: what to expect at Spire Yale Hospital
Spire Yale Hospital provides comprehensive private hospital care to our patients across Wrexham and the surrounding region including Wales, Cheshire and Shropshire.
If varicose veins are causing you pain or complications, or you’d like them removed for cosmetic reasons, we have a choice of consultants who can provide a treatment that’s personalised to your needs.
We offer fast access to consultations and treatments, in a clean, comfortable environment.
Pricing for Varicose vein treatment at Spire Yale 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 [2] | £180 | ||
| Treatment price[3] | from £3,751 | ||
| Aftercare[4] | Included | ||
| Price[1] | from £3,931 | ||
|
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
from £194 | ||
| Representative example | |
|---|---|
| Loan amount | £3,251 |
| Deposit | £500 |
| Loan period | 18 months |
| Representative APR | 9.9% |
| Total amount repayable | £3,492 |
| Varicose vein treatment (EVLA - both legs) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation [2] | £180 | ||
| Treatment price[3] | from £4,847 | ||
| Aftercare[4] | Included | ||
| Price[1] | from £5,027 | ||
|
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
from £260 | ||
| Representative example | |
|---|---|
| Loan amount | £4,347 |
| Deposit | £500 |
| Loan period | 18 months |
| Representative APR | 9.9% |
| Total amount repayable | £4,680 |
| Varicose vein treatment (surgical - one leg) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation [2] | £180 | ||
| Treatment price[3] | from £3,470 | ||
| Aftercare[4] | Included | ||
| Price[1] | from £3,650 | ||
|
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
from £177 | ||
| Representative example | |
|---|---|
| Loan amount | £2,970 |
| Deposit | £500 |
| Loan period | 18 months |
| Representative APR | 9.9% |
| Total amount repayable | £3,186 |
| Varicose vein treatment (surgical - both legs) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation [2] | £180 | ||
| Treatment price[3] | from £5,020 | ||
| Aftercare[4] | Included | ||
| Price[1] | from £5,200 | ||
|
Monthly treatment price (Loan applicable to the treatment cost and excludes the initial consultation) |
from £196 | ||
| Representative example | |
|---|---|
| Loan amount | £4,270 |
| Deposit | £750 |
| Loan period | 24 months |
| Representative APR | 9.9% |
| Total amount repayable | £4,704 |
[1]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.
- [2]Initial Consultation” covers your initial appointment with your Consultant. The price displayed is a guide only as consultant fees may vary.
- [3]“Treatment” includes all the pre-assessment tests and the cost of the treatment, Consultant and Anaesthetist fees, nursing care, medication and food during your stay in hospital and any standard prosthesis. Your hospital stay is included as long as your Consultant advises is necessary.
- [4]“Aftercare” includes your care after you leave hospital, including consultations and physiotherapy visits (up to the number stated in your treatment letter), removal of stitches, change of dressings and the medication you need for up to 14 days after you leave hospital. Note that some home aids are not included.
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Spire Yale 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 Yale Hospital
We offer a variety of treatments for varicose veins. Treatment choices available to you will depend on the type of varicose veins you have, what you’d like to achieve and your general health. Your consultant will discuss which treatment is best for you at your initial appointment.
The following procedure uses ultrasound imaging to guide your consultant when positioning the injection or catheter (a thin tube through which smaller instruments can be inserted):
- 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
We also offer:
- Hook phlebectomy or microphlebectomy – small incisions are made close to the vein and a hook-shaped instrument is used to remove the affected veins through the incisions
- Ligation and stripping – a surgical procedure to remove the veins
Every treatment has its own benefits and risks which your consultant will explain to you during your consultation.
Find a consultant at Spire Yale Hospital
Preparing for varicose vein treatment at Spire Yale Hospital
Coming into hospital
The hospital is a few minutes by taxi from Wrexham General and Wrexham Central stations, and approximately 25 minutes by taxi from Chester station. 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
One of our nurses and your consultant will meet you on arrival and get you prepared for your treatment. You’ll then be taken to an operating theatre or outpatient treatment room.
Where you’ll be treated depends on what treatment you’re having and what kind of anaesthetic you’ll need.
The procedure will take between 30 minutes to an hour but may be longer if you’re having a lot of veins and/or both legs treated.
Anaesthetic
The anaesthetic required varies depending on the procedure you’re having and your overall health. Most procedures are performed using local anaesthetic (so the area being treated will be numb). However, sometimes it may be necessary to have a general anaesthetic, for instance it’s often needed for ligation and stripping which is a surgical procedure for treating varicose veins.
After treatment
You can usually go home around four hours after your procedure. You’ll be taken to relax in our outpatient department or private room (for day case procedures) before going home when you’re ready.
However, you may require an overnight stay, particularly if you’ve had a general anaesthetic. If so, you’ll have your own en-suite room which will have:
- TV
- En-suite
- Armchair
- Window
Q & A
Gary Maytham, Consultant Vascular Surgeon
Talking about varicose veins
Varicose vein treatment: your recovery
After you leave hospital, you may need to take some time off work while you recover. However, most people can carry on with their normal routine without any problems. Your consultant will advise you on what’s best, including whether you should wear compression stockings and for how long.
We’ll arrange a follow-up appointment two weeks after your procedure to check that you're recovering as expected and assess how the treatment went.
Here’s a typical recovery timeline, although you should always follow your consultant’s advice and bear in mind that everybody is different:
Treatment and recovery timeline
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
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0-1 days
Leave hospital
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1 week
Stop wearing compression stockings and back to most normal activities
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2-4 weeks
Aching should stop
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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.
How to get to us
Our location allows us to provide comprehensive private hospital care to patients from Wrexham and surrounding parts of North and Mid Wales, Cheshire and Shropshire. Liverpool airport is about 45 minutes away by taxi and Manchester airport about 75 minutes.
Spire Yale Hospital,
Wrexham Technology Park
Croesnewydd Road
Wrexham
LL13 7YP