Spider veins are a common condition, typically found on the face, hands and legs. They develop as we age, with approximately 60% of people over 30 reporting spider veins somewhere on their body.

Usually a simple cosmetic issue, they can sometimes be a symptom of an underlying problem, so it’s best to see a Phlebologist (vein expert) for advice just in case.

Varicose Veins are not simply a cosmetic issue. They are a serious medical condition which can result in painful symptoms such as throbbing, swelling and ulcers. 

Varicose veins are a type of progressive vein disease, meaning they will only get worse over time if left untreated.

The end stages of the condition can cause the skin below the affected veins to become thin, making it susceptible to bleeding and ulcers.
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If you suffer from this unfortunate disease and live in New Zealand, there is some good news - this country has one of the industry’s top experts on hand to help.

 If you’ve suffered from varicose veins for too long now, then make your New Year’s Resolution for 2019 to be the year you finally get rid of these unsightly and painful veins.

Modern varicose vein treatment is now less invasive, faster, and more affordable than ever!
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Depending on your situation, most vein treatments can be completed over 2 -3 hours, and you can return to work almost immediately with virtually no side-effects.

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. 

The “winter itch” as it’s known in the cosmetic industry, is a condition which leaves skin tight, itchy, and blotchy.
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The cold, dry, windy weather draws the moisture from your skin, leaving it dry, flaky and exposed. This can lead to a range of issues, but most noticeably, a breaking out of facial veins, leaving a permanent “blush”.

Did you know the Vein and Skin clinic also offer a range of services in Invercargill?
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Dr Henryk Poczwa regularly operates from the Southern Cross hospital, helping patients with a variety of procedures.
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If you’re in the South Island and can’t make it up to Wellington for treatment, then Dr Poczwa will come to you! 

The Vein and Skin Clinic in Wellington is at the forefront of all vein treatments and procedures available in New Zealand. We are experts in the non-surgical treatment of all types of conditions, from very large varicose veins right through to tiny facial veins.

Visible redness to the face is often a sign of broken facial veins beneath the skin’s surface. When these tiny blood vessels and capillaries break beneath the skin, the affects can greatly impact our appearance.

At the Vein and Skin Clinic, we understand that visible facial veins and facial blush can be distressing to the sufferer and we see a range of severities on a weekly basis.

Visible facial veins come in many different forms and affect both men and women. Redness can occur in small patches on the face, or cover a wide area, sometime travelling down the neck and to the chest.

There are a number of factors that cause facial vein conditions. Age, genetics, sun exposure and alcohol consumption are some of the more common reasons. However, anything that has the potential to put pressure on our delicate facial veins can break them and result in visible and sometimes permanent redness.

​The Vein and Skin Clinic offer a treatment for spider veins, rosacea, blush areas and poikiloderma of civatte (tiny red vessels that cause pigmentation changes) with sessions of IPL (Intense Pulse Light). This is a highly effective treatment with a consistently successful track record.