About Us
Vascular Specialists – Venous Disease Treatment - Sydney Skin & Vein Clinic
Sydney Skin & Vein Clinic is a specialist centre dedicated to the treatment of vascular disorders and in particular varicose veins, vascular malformations and venous thrombosis (blood clots). This Clinic has been serving its patients since 1997. Our doctors specialise in Phlebology (venous disease), Dermatology (skin disorders), or Vascular Surgery.
Phlebology is an evolving specialty dealing with diseases of the veins. Our Phlebologists are experts in the field, and have pioneered the use of several procedures such as Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA), Catheter Directed Sclerotherapy (CDS) and Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy (UGS) in Australia and internationally.
Sydney Skin & Vein Clinic provides all the latest treatment options for venous disease and vascular malformations. These include:
Varicose and Spider Veins:
Vascular Malformations:
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Diagnosis of the type of malformation
Biopsy and surgical removal of vascular malformations
Catheter guided embolisation or sclerotherapy
Endovenous laser ablation
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Facial or Truncal Capillaries and Veins:
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Diagnosis of the underlying problems such as rosacea, scleroderma, sun-damage
Vascular laser therapy
Sclerotherapy
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Venous Thrombosis:
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Diagnosis of superficial deep vein thrombosis
Ultrasound investigation
Thrombophilia screening for clotting tendencies
Management of acute DVT
Management of post-thrombotic syndrome
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Vulvar Veins and Pelvic Congestion Syndrome:
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Diagnosis of the underlying problems such as ovarian vein reflux
Sclerotherapy of vulvar veins
Coil embolisation and sclerotherapy of ovarian veins
Ultrasound examination to rule out deep vein thrombosis or phlebitis
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Venous and Thrombotic Complications of Pregnancy:
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Compression stockings and general advice regarding the management of varicose veins during pregnancy
Anticoagulation and monitoring of deep vein thrombosis during pregnancy
Treatment of vulvar veins if required prior to delivery
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Vascular Dermatology:
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Vasculitis- inflammation of blood vessels
'Capillaritis' or pigmented purpuric dermatoses
Livedo reticularis and other reticulate eruptions
Acroangiodermatitis and other signs of venous hypertension
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