Varicose vein treatment is a continuously evolving process. Early treatments involved removing the vein surgically, but this is no longer common practice.

As techniques and equipment improved, other less invasive treatments developed, including Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) and Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy (UGS) to treat even the largest of varicose veins.

Dr Henryk Poczwa was the first Phlebologist in New Zealand to introduce the revolutionary laser treatment into New Zealand in 2002, and today, he is still a leading pioneer in varicose vein treatment with the introduction of the Venaseal Closure System.

​Varicose veins are not simply unsightly, but they can have genuine health impacts on your body. 

Most people with varicose veins will tend to develop other symptoms, such as throbbing, swelling and aching. 

Advanced cases of the disease cause dermatitis, pain and tired legs, and while very rare, end stages of the condition can cause the skin below the affected veins to become thin, making it susceptible to cuts, nicks and ulcers.

Fortunately, there are a variety of treatments available to help stop the condition before things get out of control.