Varicose Veins

For Effective Varicose Vein Treatments

At The DOC Clinic, Dr Ed Omarjee and the clinic team boast a wealth of experience in helping people reduce the appearance of varicose veins. Varicose vein treatment brings with it numerous benefits that may enhance your quality of life. Once we’ve treated your varicose veins, you may feel more confident in your appearance, may suffer less pain, potentially enjoy a better night’s sleep, and be able to move about much easier. Our cosmetic physician uses an effective treatment called Foam Sclerotherapy which you can read about below.

• Performed over 1000 Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy Treatments
• All Treatments Performed by a Cosmetic Physician
•  Partially Covered under Medicare

If your varicose veins are getting in the way of leading a full and enjoyable life, book an appointment with The DOC Clinic today.

Treatment For Varicose Veins

One of the most common non surgical varicose vein treatment options available is sclerotherapy performed by a cosmetic physician. Also known as foam sclerotherapy, the procedure typically involves injecting a saline/sulfur foam solution straight into the vein. The foam injections for varicose veins aggravate the lining of the blood vessels, leading them to collapse and prompting the vein to shrink (a process called sclerosis).

Ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins is regarded as an effective treatment, including for those large varicose veins that can become painful. We use ultrasound to visualise the veins of interest before inserting a needle (catheter) into the varicose vein. The ultrasound helps to guide the catheter so it can deliver the sclerosant into the vein. This procedure is minimally invasive and is less painful than previous varicose vein treatments.

Foam Sclerotherapy Cost

Foam sclerotherapy for varicose veins is partially covered under Medicare. (Medicare Rebates may be available, subject to eligibility).

Each varicose vein treatment (Item No. 32500) can attract a Medicare Rebate of approximately $95 per treatment, up to a maximum of six treatments per twelve month period. If you have exceeded the Medicare Safety Net, you can claim an additional rebate. You are encouraged to discuss this directly with Medicare.

To book a consultation or find out more about varicose vein treatment, call The DOC Clinic on (03) 9021 6022 or email us at info@thedoc.com.au. You can also visit us at our Hoppers Crossing clinic, located close to Point Cook and Werribee.