Dr Francois Steyn Blog: Vein & Artery Health Insights

Varicose Veins & Tattoos

While precise numbers are hard to come by, it is estimated that there are some…

The history of varicose veins

During the pandemic, South Africans have had to adjust to not being able to buy…

Varicose Veins – circulation

What is the circulatory system? Varicose veins are essentially a defect in your circulatory system,…

Varicose Veins – treatment options

Our treatment philosophy is simple: we aim to provide safe, effective varicose vein solutions that…

Consequences of ignoring varicose veins

Like many medical conditions, varicose veins can seem relatively benign at first (although many people…

When treatment isn’t possible

If you’re a regular reader of our blogs, you’ll know that while varicose veins can…

Myths About Varicose Veins

Like all medical conditions, there is a lot of information swirling around about varicose veins…

When to seek treatment for your varicose veins

Very small varicose veins on the surface of your skin tend to be a mostly…

Varicose Veins, Alcohol & Smoking

During the pandemic, South Africans have had to adjust to not being able to buy…

Varicose Veins – Home Remedies

Before you consider a surgical solution to your varicose veins, there are various home remedies…

Exercise & Varicose Veins

If you want to avoid varicose veins, exercise is just as important as sticking to…

Diet & Varicose Veins

That’s certainly true in the case of varicose veins. Diet can play a factor in…

Men & Varicose Veins

Men & Varicose Veins Can men get varicose veins? Because varicose veins are associated by…

Varicose Veins & Sleep

Varicose Veins & Sleep Is varicose vein pain worse at night? Like any condition that…

Elastic Compression Stockings

Elastic Compression Stockings What are elastic compression stockings? Elastic compression stockings are specially designed stockings…

Varicose Veins & Spider Veins

Varicose veins and spider veins There are certain similarities between varicose veins and spider veins,…

Varicose Veins – Treatment Options

In this blog, we’ll take a look at the best varicose veins treatment options. While…

Varicose Veins and Pregnancy

What are varicose veins? Varicose veins are caused by a weakness in the walls of…

We offer specialist treatment of varicose veins and venous reflux using the latest technology. A qualified surgeon performs this in-room procedure using radio-frequency ablation, a modern alternative to traditional vein stripping. 

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