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Clinic closed Good Friday 3rd April and bank holiday Monday 6th April
Same/Next Day GP Appointments
Leading Day Surgery
Consultant Led Specialist Clinics
Expert, consultant-led care for varicose veins — close to home. Assessment, ultrasound scan and treatment with Mr Nick Lagattolla, Consultant Vascular Surgeon, all under one roof in Canford Cliffs.
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins — usually in the legs — that develop when the tiny one-way valves inside the vein stop working properly. Blood then pools instead of flowing back towards the heart, and the vein bulges and becomes visible at the surface. This underlying valve problem is called venous reflux, and it’s something we can measure precisely with an ultrasound scan.
They’re very common and often run in families. For some people they’re mainly a cosmetic concern; for others they cause real symptoms and, left untreated, can slowly worsen over time. The good news is that modern, minimally invasive treatment is quick, done under local anaesthetic, and highly effective.
Many people live with varicose veins for years before seeking help. You don’t need to wait until they’re severe — if any of the following sound familiar, a consultant assessment will tell you exactly what’s going on.
Legs that ache, throb or feel heavy and tired — often worse after standing for long periods or by the end of the day.
Swollen ankles, night cramps, or a restless, itchy feeling around the affected veins, particularly in warm weather.
Rope-like, blue or purple veins that bulge above the skin — the most recognisable sign, and often the reason people seek treatment.
Dry, discoloured or hardened skin around the ankle. These are signs the condition may be more advanced and worth assessing promptly.
Fine red or purple surface veins can sometimes point to a larger vein problem underneath — which is why a scan matters.
If your veins are becoming more prominent or uncomfortable over time, early treatment is simpler and helps prevent complications.
Your treatment at Haven Medical is delivered personally by Mr Nick Lagattolla, Consultant Vascular Surgeon — from your first scan through to your follow-up review. You see the same expert at every stage, which means true continuity of care and a treatment plan built around your veins, not a one-size-fits-all package.
Mr Lagattolla is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons with more than 25 years’ experience in vascular surgery, and a long-standing consultant career in Dorset. He offers the full range of modern endovenous treatments, so your care is matched to what will work best for you.Mr Lagattolla is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons with more than 25 years’ experience in vascular surgery, and a long-standing consultant career in Dorset. He offers the full range of modern endovenous treatments, so your care is matched to what will work best for you.
Every treatment begins with a proper diagnosis. A duplex ultrasound scan maps the veins beneath the surface and shows exactly which valves are leaking — so your treatment is precise and evidence-based.
Mr Lagattolla examines your legs and performs a full colour duplex ultrasound scan to map the veins and pinpoint any valve reflux. You’ll receive a clear written report and a personalised treatment plan. £300 — and if you go on to have treatment, £100 is credited against your procedure.
We explain your options in plain English — which treatment suits your veins, what it involves, the cost, and what to expect. No pressure, no jargon.
Most procedures take around an hour, under local anaesthetic, as a walk-in walk-out appointment. You go home the same day and can usually return to normal activities quickly.
Your package includes compression stockings, a nurse safety check, a consultant follow-up review and routine aftercare — so you’re fully supported through recovery.
National guidance (NICE) recommends minimally invasive endothermal treatments — such as radiofrequency ablation and laser ablation — as first-line care for most varicose veins. Because we offer the full range — including single-puncture VenaSeal bio-adhesive closure, ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy and liquid sclerotherapy — your treatment is chosen to fit your veins, not the other way round. With our endothermal treatments (RFA and EVLA), any phlebectomies needed to remove bulging surface veins are included in the price, not charged on top.
A thin catheter uses radiofrequency energy to gently seal the faulty vein from the inside. Performed under local anaesthetic, RFA is comfortable, highly effective and often causes less bruising than laser — with a fast recovery. Any necessary phlebectomies to remove bulging surface veins are included in the price.
A laser fibre delivers targeted energy to close the affected vein. A gold-standard, minimally invasive treatment done under local anaesthetic, EVLA has excellent long-term success rates and a quick return to normal life. Any necessary phlebectomies to remove bulging surface veins are included in the price.
A specially prepared foam is injected under ultrasound guidance to close smaller or residual varicose veins. Ultrasound guidance makes the treatment more precise and accurate. A quick, needle-based treatment with no incisions — often used alongside ablation to give the best cosmetic result.
A fine injection of a liquid sclerosant is used to treat smaller surface veins and thread veins, causing them to fade over time. A simple, well-established treatment, often used to refine the final cosmetic result.
A single-puncture technique that seals the faulty vein using a specially developed medical bio-adhesive — no heat and no tumescent local anaesthetic along the leg. That means minimal discomfort, little or no bruising, and often no need for compression stockings afterwards.
Prominent, bulging surface veins are removed through tiny 1–2mm incisions that need no stitches, under local anaesthetic. Frequently combined with RFA or EVLA to treat both the source and the visible veins in one plan.
Our treatment prices are inclusive. When you have a varicose vein procedure at Haven Medical, your package covers everything from diagnosis to recovery:
Clear, fixed prices with no hidden extras. Your initial assessment is £300, and £100 is credited against your treatment if you decide to proceed.
| Service | One leg | Both legs |
|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation + duplex ultrasound scan + written report | £300 (£100 credited if you proceed) | |
| Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) — includes any phlebectomies | £2,995 | £4,395 |
| Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) — includes any phlebectomies | £2,795 | £4,095 |
| VenaSeal™ single-puncture bio-adhesive closure | Price on assessment | |
| Ultrasound-Guided Foam Sclerotherapy (UGFS) | £1,395 | £1,995 |
| Liquid sclerotherapy | Price on assessment | |
| Ambulatory Phlebectomy | £2,695 | £3,995 |
All treatment prices are inclusive of consultation, duplex scan, procedure, compression stockings, nurse safety check, consultant follow-up and routine aftercare. Your final treatment plan and price are confirmed after your assessment. No GP referral is required for self-pay treatment.
The same Consultant Vascular Surgeon looks after you from scan to follow-up — not a rotating team. Genuine continuity of care.
RFA, EVLA, foam sclerotherapy and phlebectomy all under one roof — so your care is matched to your veins, not limited by what we offer.
Expert vascular care right here in Poole — no long journeys to London. Convenient for Sandbanks, Branksome Park, Poole and Bournemouth.
For many people varicose veins are uncomfortable rather than dangerous. However, if left untreated they can sometimes progress and lead to complications such as skin changes, inflammation (phlebitis), bleeding, or in some cases leg ulcers. If your veins are causing symptoms or getting worse, it’s sensible to have them assessed. A consultant assessment and ultrasound scan will tell you exactly what’s happening and whether treatment is advisable.
The NHS does treat varicose veins, but access is restricted by strict eligibility criteria and waiting lists can be long. Many people choose private treatment for a faster, more convenient route with a named consultant and a treatment date that suits them. At Haven Medical you don’t need a GP referral for self-pay treatment — you can book an assessment directly.
No. For self-pay (private) treatment you can book your consultation and duplex scan with us directly, without a GP referral. If you have private medical insurance, your insurer may require a referral — it’s worth checking with them first.
There’s no single “best” treatment — the right choice depends on the size, position and pattern of your veins, which is why the ultrasound scan matters. NICE guidance recommends endothermal treatments (radiofrequency ablation or endovenous laser ablation) as first-line for most varicose veins, with ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy often used for smaller or residual veins. We also offer single-puncture VenaSeal bio-adhesive closure and liquid sclerotherapy. Because Mr Lagattolla offers all of these, your treatment is tailored to give you the best result, rather than limited to one technique. With RFA and EVLA, any phlebectomies needed to remove bulging surface veins are included in the price rather than charged separately.
Modern endovenous treatments are carried out under local anaesthetic and are generally very well tolerated. Most people feel some pressure or minor discomfort rather than pain, and are up and walking straight afterwards. You won’t need a general anaesthetic, and there’s no overnight stay.Modern endovenous treatments are carried out under local anaesthetic and are generally very well tolerated. Most people feel some pressure or minor discomfort rather than pain, and are up and walking straight afterwards. You won’t need a general anaesthetic, and there’s no overnight stay.
Recovery is usually quick. Most people return to normal daily activities within a day or two, and many go back to work the next day. You’ll wear compression stockings for a short period afterwards and we’ll advise you to keep active and avoid strenuous exercise for a week or two. Your consultant follow-up review checks that everything is healing well.Recovery is usually quick. Most people return to normal daily activities within a day or two, and many go back to work the next day. You’ll wear compression stockings for a short period afterwards and we’ll advise you to keep active and avoid strenuous exercise for a week or two. Your consultant follow-up review checks that everything is healing well.
Once a faulty vein has been properly closed, it very rarely reopens. However, no treatment can stop entirely new veins from developing over time, as the underlying tendency remains. Accurate ultrasound mapping and treating the true source of the problem — as we do — gives the best chance of a lasting result. Occasional follow-up treatment of new veins is straightforward if ever needed.
No. Compression stockings can ease symptoms such as aching and swelling, but they don’t remove or cure varicose veins — they manage them. The only way to treat the underlying valve problem is with a procedure such as RFA, EVLA or foam sclerotherapy.
At Haven Medical, treatment starts from £1,395 for foam sclerotherapy and from £2,795–£2,995 for laser or radiofrequency ablation of one leg, all inclusive of consultation, scan, procedure, stockings and follow-up. Your initial assessment is £300, with £100 credited against your treatment if you proceed. You’ll be given a clear, fixed price after your assessment.
Haven Medical is at 15 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, BH13 7LE. We’re conveniently located for patients across Poole, Bournemouth, Sandbanks, Branksome Park, Parkstone, Christchurch, Wimborne, Ferndown and the wider Dorset area — expert vascular care without the trip to London.
Take the first step with a consultant-led assessment and duplex ultrasound scan. You’ll leave with a clear diagnosis, a written report and a personalised treatment plan.Take the first step with a consultant-led assessment and duplex ultrasound scan. You’ll leave with a clear diagnosis, a written report and a personalised treatment plan.
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Haven Medical’s practice is conveniently located in Canfords Cliffs (just between Bournemouth and Poole) in Dorset.
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