The Vein and Skin Centre

Welcome to The Vein and Skin Centre, located at 66 High Street, Randwick, Australia. We are an establishment focused on providing high-quality health services for vein and skin treatments.

Are you self-conscious about the appearance of your legs, preventing you from wearing shorts or enjoying a day at the beach? If so, we have great news for you. Thanks to modern medical techniques, spider and varicose veins can be effectively treated, restoring your confidence and allowing you to embrace your natural beauty.

Varicose veins are enlarged blood vessels that can become swollen and twisted, giving them a blue rope-like appearance. As a sufferer of varicose veins, you may experience symptoms such as tiredness, heaviness, aching, burning, itching, or cramping legs. On the other hand, spider veins are small, thin blood vessels that appear red or blue and lie close to the surface of the skin. They can manifest as short, unconnected lines or in a spider web or cluster pattern.

The main cause of varicose veins is the improper functioning of the one-way valves in the veins. These valves are designed to prevent the backward flow of blood against gravity as it returns to the heart. When the vein walls become weak, the veins stretch, hindering the valves and causing blood to pool in the veins. This pooling stretches and damages the veins. Spider veins, on the other hand, can be caused by blood backup, hormone changes, sun exposure, or injuries.

At The Vein and Skin Centre, we specialize in sclerotherapy (micro-injection), a technique that effectively treats most varicose and spider veins. Our skilled medical professionals use tiny needles to inject a medication called a sclerosing solution directly into the unwanted vein. This solution acts on the inner lining of the veins, causing it to collapse and shrink, preventing blood from flowing through the vein. Over time, the unused vein is absorbed by the body, becoming barely noticeable.

It is important to note that sclerotherapy should only be performed by trained medical professionals. The skill and techniques used by the clinician play a significant role in the end result. Our principal doctor, Dr. Joe Chan, is an experienced sclerotherapist. He specializes in treating different types of vein problems through sclerotherapy and is a member of the Australian & New Zealand Society of Phlebology and the American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Chan has a special interest in skin cancer management and holds a professional certificate in skin cancer medicine and surgery from the University of Queensland.

In addition to our Randwick location, we also have a clinic in Sydney CBD at 569-581 George Street Suite 191, Sydney NSW 2000.

Don't let vein and skin concerns hold you back any longer. Visit The Vein and Skin Centre today and let us help you regain your confidence and embrace a healthier, more beautiful you.