Sclerotherapy
Focuses on closing damaged veins by injecting them with a sclerosing agent, which is guided in place using ultrasound imagery. Once injected, the pharmaceutical solution irritates the lining of the vein walls causing them to close and prevent blood from flowing. As the body heals, it reroutes the blood flow to other normally functioning veins and the treated vein disappears within a few weeks.
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Radio Frequency Ablation involves inserting a catheter into the vein then delivering a source of heat, closing off the vein and stopping the flow of blood. During RFA treatment, radio frequency energy is administered in 20-second bursts directly into the vein through a tiny catheter. Rather than clotting the blood, the radio frequency energy targets the collagen in the vein wall, causing it to shrink and prevent blood from circulating through that vein. Over the past decade, this along with Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) has emerged as the gold standard treatment, due to its high success rates, short recovery times and minimal discomfort for patients.
Following the main treatment, generally two follow up appointments will be scheduled where you may receive additional sclerotherapy before being discharged from Delphi Clinic. These appointments range from 15-30 minutes in length and are covered by the initial procedural cost.
The cost of the treatment will be customised to the condition of your veins. The final cost will be determined at the initial consult before you commit to any treatment. Delphi Clinic has third party financing options to assist with payment.
Your medical record is handled securely by Delphi Clinic respecting your privacy. Our staff are bound by strict confidentiality requirements as a condition of their employment. Customer information will only be disclosed if the law requires it to be.
Our business hours are 8.30am – 5pm Monday through Friday. Appointments are best requested via email and an appointment can be requested through the website. Once received, Delphi Clinic will ring you within 24 hours to make your appointment time with Dr Zach Kidman. Changes to your appointment time can be requested by email [email protected]