Varicose Vein Treatment in London — Harley Street
Consultant-led · day surgery · Harley Street, London
Varicose veins are treated with minimally invasive techniques — laser (EVLA), foam sclerotherapy or microphlebectomy — to close or remove the faulty veins. At Minor Surgery UK a consultant performs treatment in London from £2,025, usually under local anaesthetic. Most patients walk in and out and return to work within a few days.
What the treatment involves
Modern varicose vein treatment closes the faulty vein from the inside using laser energy (EVLA) or foam, or removes surface veins through tiny punctures (microphlebectomy). It has largely replaced traditional vein stripping.
Which technique is right?
The best technique depends on which veins are affected, confirmed by an ultrasound scan at consultation. Often a combination is used for the best cosmetic and medical result.
Recovery
You walk straight after treatment and wear compression stockings for one to two weeks. Most people return to work within one to three days, avoiding strenuous exercise briefly.
Cost
Varicose vein treatment starts from £2,025 all-inclusive (medical procedure — VAT-exempt). The total depends on the number of veins and sessions, confirmed after your scan.
Why choose Minor Surgery UK
Consultant-led, minimally invasive techniques, CQC-registered London facility and transparent pricing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does varicose vein treatment cost in the UK?
At Minor Surgery UK it starts from £2,025 all-inclusive. The total depends on how many veins are treated and the technique, confirmed after an ultrasound scan.
Is varicose vein treatment painful?
Modern treatments are done under local anaesthetic and are generally well tolerated, with mild bruising and tightness afterward rather than significant pain.
How long is recovery?
Most people return to work within one to three days and wear compression stockings for one to two weeks.
Will my varicose veins come back?
Treated veins are permanently closed or removed, but new varicose veins can develop over time, which is why follow-up and good leg care matter.
What anaesthetic is used?
Most varicose vein treatments are performed under local (tumescent) anaesthetic, so you stay awake and go home the same day.
Are varicose veins just cosmetic?
Not always — they can cause aching, swelling, skin changes or, rarely, ulcers, so treatment can be both medical and cosmetic. A scan assesses the underlying cause.