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.
Vein treatments and procedures we offer
Varicose Veins
Almost one in three people suffer from varicose veins, with women being more prone than men. Symptoms include aching, burning, stinging, throbbing, swelling, leg cramps and restlessness. Advanced cases can 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 bleeding and ulcers.
Here at the Vein and Skin Clinic, we offer the very latest in treatment for varicose veins. With almost two decades of pioneering work in New Zealand, we have perfected non-surgical procedures which will have you walking in and out of the clinic on the same day.
Here at the Vein and Skin Clinic, we offer the very latest in treatment for varicose veins. With almost two decades of pioneering work in New Zealand, we have perfected non-surgical procedures which will have you walking in and out of the clinic on the same day.
EVLA (Cool Touch Laser)
Treatment of varicose veins has come a long way in the past two decades, and EVLA is a great example of that. Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) converts light energy to heat energy, which in turn destroys vein walls. This causes veins to collapse, they cease working and gradually disappear over several weeks or months.
EVLA treatment is a simple day procedure, and the patient remains awake during the treatment. Anaesthetic is used to numb the vein, so there is no pain, and this procedure can be used to treat even the largest of varicose veins.
EVLA treatment is a simple day procedure, and the patient remains awake during the treatment. Anaesthetic is used to numb the vein, so there is no pain, and this procedure can be used to treat even the largest of varicose veins.
Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy
Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy (UGS) is a world-wide recognised treatment. UGS involves an injection of a chemical solution into the vein to irritate the inside of the vein wall. The vein turns from soft, to solid and fibrous. The body then gradually absorbs the fibrous vein over the next few weeks or months.
UGS allows accurate visualisation and mapping of all leg veins, and an experienced sonographer assists the Phlebologist during the procedure. It is often more suitable for post-surgical recurrence and for some small varicose veins, and again is a simple day procedure. All normal activities can be resumed immediately, although compression stockings may need to be worn for a couple of weeks.
UGS allows accurate visualisation and mapping of all leg veins, and an experienced sonographer assists the Phlebologist during the procedure. It is often more suitable for post-surgical recurrence and for some small varicose veins, and again is a simple day procedure. All normal activities can be resumed immediately, although compression stockings may need to be worn for a couple of weeks.
Reticular veins
Reticular veins, also known as feeder veins, are the dilated blue and green veins beneath the skin surface. These veins are usually seen on legs and arms and normally act as heat regulators. Unfortunately, due to an increase in pressure, they can become enlarged to cosmetically unpleasant sizes.
The Vein and Skin Clinic use Microsclerotherapy to treat reticular veins. Much like the above UGS treatment, a very fine needle is used to inject the vein with a chemical foam. This foam breaks down the vein walls, allowing the body to reabsorb the cells.
The Vein and Skin Clinic use Microsclerotherapy to treat reticular veins. Much like the above UGS treatment, a very fine needle is used to inject the vein with a chemical foam. This foam breaks down the vein walls, allowing the body to reabsorb the cells.
Spider veins
Spider veins are very similar to reticular veins, but are closer to the surface of the skin and are more often found on the face. While Microsclerotherapy can also be used to treat spider veins, the Vein and Skin Clinic prefer IPL, or Intense Pulsed Light.
IPL treatment is the use of intense pulses of light at certain wavelengths to break down cells, allowing them to be reabsorbed by the body. Healing from IPL treatment is often compared to having a slight sunburn, and there are rarely any serious side-effects.
IPL treatment is the use of intense pulses of light at certain wavelengths to break down cells, allowing them to be reabsorbed by the body. Healing from IPL treatment is often compared to having a slight sunburn, and there are rarely any serious side-effects.
Why choose the Vein and Skin Clinic?
Dr Poczwa pioneered and performed the first EVLA (Endovenous Laser Ablation) treatment of large varicose veins in New Zealand in 2002. Since then, numerous Phlebologists and Vascular Surgeons across the country have adopted the procedure, to the point where EVLA treatment is replacing traditional surgery of varicose veins.
EVLA is a walk-in, walk-out procedure, allowing minimum disruption of the patient’s life.
Dr Poczwa has successfully treated around 3,000 cases including some of the largest varicose veins on record in New Zealand. All staff at the Vein and Skin Clinic are continually being up-skilled, attending educational workshops and industry conferences both home and abroad, to ensure their patients are receiving the best and most up to date treatments available.
If you have any questions about these veins treatments, or are unsure which category you fall into, book a consultation today and we’ll explain which treatment is best for you and your condition.
Our friendly and experienced staff will be happy to help.
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