Services

Vein Treatments  (Varicose and Spider veins)

Sclerotherapy.

It is effective, safe, and relatively painless and patients may return to work immediately. This is a walk in walk out procedure. This centre has provided over 6000 treatments.  For more severe disease  see below

Endo Venous Laser Treatment (EVLT)

EVLT is a new procedure that takes about 45 minutes.   EVLT uses laser energy delivered in a thin fibre-optic probe to treat the underlying cause of the varicose veins.  Performed under ultrasound guidance and local anaesthesia allows a more gentle "minimally-invasive" approach to the treatment of varicose veins.  During the procedure there is minimal to no pain and virtually no scarring. 

Ambulatory Phlebectomy

The advent of Endo-venous laser treatment for large varicose veins means that varicose vein surgery (ligations and stripping) is now considered by some to be obsolete. With advancing techniques much minor varicose vein surgery can be done in the rooms this is called Ambulatory Phlebectomy. This technique is the removal of varicose veins through micro incisions 1 to 2 mm under local anaesthetic with the use of small hooks

 Non Scalpel Vasectomy (Permanent Contraception)

 Non scalpel vasectomy is another service offered by the medical and vein centre. This newer technique uses an advanced local anaesthetic technique and can be performed in the rooms or at a day surgery centre. Dr Elvy as performed in excess of 800 procedures

  Compression Stockings (Swollen, Aching legs, Travel DVT)

Stockings for aching and swollen legs are available. Each patient will be personally fitted according to his or her needs. Wearing stockings has been shown to reduce the incidence of DVT brought on by travelling

                                       Hyperhidrosis (Sweating Axilla and Hands)

Hyperhidrosis is the secretion of sweat in amounts greater than  needed for regulation of body temperature.

Iontophoresis  Iontophoresis is the introduction of ionized substances through intact skin by the application of direct current. The exact mechanism of action is unclear, but it is thought to  block sweat glands. Iontophoresis for hyperhidrosis is typically performed with tap water.

Injection Therapy By blocking the release of acetylcholine, can also temporarily reduce sweat production. Injections are used for armpit hyperhidrosis. This can give between 9 to 12 months relief from sweating. Palms can be treated under local anaesthetic block with a good result expected for 4 to 8 month.