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Veincentre Nottingham 2022-08-03 Person 5 5 0

I would not hesitate to recommend the Nottingham Vein Centre. The reception is very welcoming, beautifully clean and bright, and immediately made me relax. Gemma, the receptionist, was very professional, informative and put me at ease. It was a lovely touch to be offered a cup of coffee on arrival. I didn't have to wait both times that I visited for an appointment. Dr Duncan Drury was very thorough in his explanation of both the treatment and the ultrasound scan he carried out. I felt very reassured about what the treatment would entail. I particularly liked the fact that they offered a 'See and treat' service which meant I was able to supply photos and details about my varicose veins prior to the visit and then to have the diagnosis confirmed on the day, together with treatment in the same visit. The EVLA, which is used to treat the root cause of the veins, was a little uncomfortable but only in one area and Dr Duncan immediately stopped until I was ready to proceed again. I then had the foam therapy which I didn't feel at all. Throughout the process he talked to me as did the nurse ( I'm sorry I can't remember her name but she was also very friendly). When back at home, I continued to wear the support stockings, even in the shower, as was recommended, drying them in situ with the hair drier. I had very little discomfort at all. I did use Arnica gel to the bruising as I have found in the past it greatly helps me with any swelling. I got back straight away to walking the dog twice a day. As time went on I couldn't believe the change in my veins, particularly to a very unsightly, bulbous one on the top of my legs which looked almost like a bunch of grapes and I was very aware of people noticing it when at the swimming baths etc. It has pretty much disappeared and the irritating itching with it. I've noticed good improvement with the other veins too and my legs don't swell later in the day like they used to. I returned this morning for a follow up and just required a little more foam therapy to the back of my ankles. Again my treatment was brilliant. I really wish I'd gone for treatment before- the veins started when I was pregnant with my son who is 27 now!! A big thank you goes to Dr Duncan, his nurses and Gemma the receptionist!