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:
Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA)Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy (UGS)Catheter Directed Sclerotherapy (CDS)Ambulatory PhlebectomyDirect Vision Sclerotherapy (Microsclerotherapy)
Vascular Malformations:
Diagnosis of the type of malformationBiopsy and surgical removal of vascular malformationsCatheter guided embolisation or sclerotherapyEndovenous laser ablation
Facial or Truncal Capillaries and Veins:
Diagnosis of the underlying problems such as rosacea, scleroderma, sun-damageVascular laser therapySclerotherapy
Venous Thrombosis:
Diagnosis of superficial deep vein thrombosisUltrasound investigationThrombophilia screening for clotting tendenciesManagement of acute DVTManagement of post-thrombotic syndrome
Vulvar Veins and Pelvic Congestion Syndrome:
Diagnosis of the underlying problems such as ovarian vein refluxSclerotherapy of vulvar veinsCoil embolisation and sclerotherapy of ovarian veinsUltrasound examination to rule out deep vein thrombosis or phlebitis
Venous and Thrombotic Complications of Pregnancy:
Compression stockings and general advice regarding the management of varicose veins during pregnancyAnticoagulation and monitoring of deep vein thrombosis during pregnancyTreatment of vulvar veins if required prior to delivery
Vascular Dermatology:
Vasculitis- inflammation of blood vessels'Capillaritis' or pigmented purpuric dermatosesLivedo reticularis and other reticulate eruptionsAcroangiodermatitis and other signs of venous hypertension