Vein treatment
Varicose Vein Assessment & Treatment
Specialist vein assessment with Doppler ultrasound and minimally invasive, walk-in walk-out treatment under local anaesthetic, led by Mr Zola Mzimba.

With Mr Zola Mzimba
Vein assessment with scan
£200
- Treatments from £150
- Anaesthetic Local
- Paying Self-pay or insured
or call 028 7116 5790
Without a scan £125. Thread vein assessments £100, and face or hand vein assessments £75.
Is it right for me?
When to have your veins assessed
Your assessment clarifies whether symptoms are vein-related and whether treatment would help.
Visible varicose veins
Veins that are prominent, worsening or uncomfortable.
Aching or heavy legs
Venous symptoms affecting your comfort, mobility or confidence.
Thread veins
Cosmetic or symptomatic thread veins on the legs or face.
Prominent hand veins
Veins on the back of the hands that you'd like assessed or treated.
Prices
Assessments and treatment prices
Most treatments are minimally invasive and performed under local anaesthetic, so you go home the same day.
Assessments
Varicose vein assessment with scan
Consultation with a Doppler ultrasound scan of your veins to plan the right treatment.
£200
BookVaricose vein assessment without scan
Consultation where a scan isn't needed at the outset.
£125
BookThread vein assessment
Assessment of thread and spider veins on the legs.
£100
BookFace vein assessment
Assessment of fine thread veins on the face.
£75
BookHand vein assessment
Assessment of prominent veins on the back of the hands.
£75
BookVaricose vein review
A review appointment after your initial assessment.
£100
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Treatments
Thermal ablation, one leg
Heat energy seals the faulty vein from the inside, under local anaesthetic.
£2,750
BookThermal ablation, both legs
Thermal ablation for both legs.
£3,750
BookThermal ablation & foam, one leg
Thermal ablation combined with foam sclerotherapy for remaining veins.
£3,000
BookThermal ablation & foam, both legs
Thermal ablation and foam sclerotherapy for both legs.
£4,000
BookUltrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy
Foam injected under ultrasound guidance to close varicose veins. Includes reviews and further treatment.
£1,750
BookSingle foam treatment
For patients who have had thermal ablation but need a small number of remaining veins injected.
£400
BookMicrosclerotherapy
Very fine injections to treat thread and spider veins.
£300
BookShort wave diathermy for face veins
A fine high-frequency current treats thread veins on the face.
£150
BookHand vein treatment
Treatment of prominent veins on the back of the hands.
£1,250
BookDeep vein thrombosis advice
Assessment and advice on the prevention, diagnosis and management of DVT.
For some patients, Mr Mzimba may deduct the cost of your assessment from your first procedure. He will let you know if this applies.
How it works
What happens, step by step
- 1
Send an enquiry
Tell us about your symptoms and we'll arrange your vein assessment.
- 2
Assessment and scan
Mr Mzimba assesses your veins, using Doppler ultrasound where appropriate.
- 3
Treatment
Most treatments are under local anaesthetic on a walk-in, walk-out basis.
- 4
Follow-up
A follow-up review checks your recovery and answers any remaining questions.
Your consultant
Who will look after you
The consultant you meet at your first appointment carries out your treatment and your follow-up.
Questions
Good to know
- What the assessment is for
- It clarifies whether your symptoms are vein-related and whether ultrasound or treatment is needed.
- Before treatment
- Your consultant explains the recommended option, cost and recovery before you decide to go ahead.
- Paying for treatment
- Self-funded and insured patients use the same booking route. Using insurance
Frequently asked questions
Costs and guides
Read more before you book
- Price · Vein assessments from £75Varicose Vein Treatment CostConsultant-led venous assessment and treatment planning for patients with varicose veins or related symptoms.
- Guide · 4 min readVaricose Vein Assessment: Scan or No Scan?Understand the difference between basic vein assessment, scan-based assessment, and treatment planning for varicose veins.
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Appointments
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