About Vein and Skin Clinic

Our mission is to provide safe, excellent and effective treatments for the benefit of our clients.

The Vein and Skin Clinic is the central hub of vein treatment and Cosmetic Medicine in the greater Wellington Region.

Established in Wellington in 1998 by Dr Henryk Poczwa and his wife Bernadette, the Vein and Skin Clinic features a team of expert doctors, theatre nurses, friendly clerical staff and a vascular ultrasonographer. The Vein and Skin Clinic has many years of experience in the fields of varicose veins,liposuction, cosmetic procedures and skin rejuvenation.

Outlying clinics are established in Invercargill, Wanaka, Arrowtown, Masterton, Greytown, the Hutt region, Kapiti Coast and Taranaki.

Trust in experience.
Dr Henryk Poczwa and Dr Lorraine Smith perform both Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) and Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy (UGS) to treat the largest of varicose veins, at the Mt Victoria (Wellington) Clinic. All doctors are assisted by highly trained vascular ultrasonographer (Kellie) and theatre nurse (Paige).

Dr Poczwa also works out of Southern Cross hospital, Invercargill, where he performs the above procedures.

Why choose Vein and Skin Clinic

Latest Technology and Advanced Techniques.
The Vein and Skin Clinic utilises the latest laser technology. This gives patients the best benefits possible.

Modern lasers range from those that treat varicose veins and tiny red veins, through to acne scarring, hair removal and skin rejuvenation.

The Vein and Skin Clinics cosmetic nurses (Bernadette, Juanita, Lisa-Jane and Paige) and doctor (Dr Henryk Poczwa) have over 20 year’s experience injecting Botox®/Dysport®.

The Vein and Skin Clinics doctor and cosmetic nurses offer the most advanced techniques for injecting dermal fillers into the face, neck and hands.

Highly Trained Medical Professionals.
The Vein and Skin Clinic only employs qualified doctors and nurses. All procedures are performed by well trained, capable staff. When you consult the Vein and Skin Clinic, you can be sure you are receiving the best, medically appropriate care.

At the Vein and Skin Clinic, it is policy to continually up-skill all staff. The doctors and cosmetic nurses who work at the Vein and Skin Clinic attend conferences both overseas and in New Zealand. Staff will routinely participate in educational workshops.

Varicose veins procedures are covered by most insurance companies including Tower, Sovereign and Southern Cross. The Vein and Skin Clinic is an affiliated provider to Southern Cross Healthcare for treatment of varicose veins and excision of skin cancers.

About Dr Henryk Poczwa

Dr Henryk Poczwa (MBCHB, F.NZSCM, F.ACCS, F.ACP, Diploma in Lipoplasty) Dr Henryk Poczwa (MBCHB) graduated from Otago Medical School, New Zealand in 1977. Following a period in general practice and obstetrics (delivering babies for many years), he went on to follow his passion in venous (vein) and cosmetic (appearance) medicine in the early 1990’s.

Dr Poczwa has a passion for aesthetic beauty, which has encouraged him to study Tumescent Liposculpture under Dr Jeffery Klein, California, USA. Liposculpture is liposuction of fat, performed under local anaesthesia. Compared to traditional liposuction, performed under general anaesthetic, it is a safe, walk-in, walk-out procedure.

Dr Poczwa is also one of only a few NZ physicians who perform mini thread-lifts of the face and neck to support sagging skin.

Dr Poczwa pioneered and performed the first EVLA (Endovenous Laser Ablation) treatment of large varicose veins in New Zealand in 2002. He has successfully treated well over 1000 cases including some of the largest varicose veins seen in this hemisphere.

Numerous intensive training courses, workshops, conferences and examinations over the years have seen Dr Poczwa awarded with fellowships in:
F.NZSCM (New Zealand Society of Cosmetic Medicine)
F.ACCS (Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery) (Medical Faculty)
F.ACP (Australasian College of Phlebology) (veins)
Diploma in Lipoplasty (Liposuction) of ACCS (Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery)

Dr Poczwa continues to attend numerous workshops and conferences to keep up-skilling and to keep the Vein and Skin Clinic at the forefront of venous and cosmetic medicine.

Book A Consultation

When you consult the Vein and Skin Clinic, you can be sure you are receiving the best, medically appropriate care.

Please phone 04 939 1353 or 0800 639968 (0800 NEW YOU) and talk to one of our friendly and helpful staff.