Varicose veins in Windsor

The Princess Margaret Hospital offers a range of private varicose veins treatments and procedures for patients based in Windsor, Maidenhead and Ascot.

Varicose veins are often enlarged and raised veins most commonly found in the leg. They are usually blue or purple in colour and appear lumpy and/or twisted.

The symptoms of varicose veins can include:

• Tired, aching, heavy and restless legs
• Swollen feet and ankles – especially after standing for long periods
• Leg cramps – often at night
• Unsightly, lumpy or bulging veins
• Thread veins, changes in skin colour (red/brown) and skin ulcers
• Bleeding

What are the benefits of private varicose veins treatment The Princess Margaret Hospital in Windsor?

Private varicose vein treatment can make a huge difference to a person’s confidence and the activities they choose to take part in. Treatment removes unsightly varicose veins and alleviates your symptoms - it should also help prevent further complications that varicose veins may cause.

As part of private varicose vein treatment your Circle Health Group consultant vascular surgeon will complete an initial assessment of your veins and perform a scan. This will enable the consultant to give you more detail on the severity of your varicose veins and which procedure is most suitable for you.

Private varicose vein treatments at The Princess Margaret Hospital in Windsor:

Most varicose vein treatment is minimally invasive and performed as a keyhole procedure, under local anaesthetic as walk-in, walk-out treatments. All minimally invasive techniques work by destroying the inner lining of the vein, ablating or sealing the varicose vein.

Payment Options

Accessing private healthcare is easy, whether you choose to pay directly or use private medical insurance.

If you are paying for yourself, we can usually offer an upfront cost which you can then choose to pay in full or access one of our easy payment options.

If you have insurance, we can arrange direct settlement with your insurance provider, although you should check in advance to see if your treatment is covered. For more information, visit our private medical insurance page.