McKeown Medical
167 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4SQ
Do varicose veins increase the risk of DVT (deep vein thrombosis)?
Dr Alex Vesey is our expert consultant vascular surgeon who heads up our varicose vein team at McKeown Medical. Here, he discusses whether varicose veins can increase the risk of DVT (deep vein thrombosis).
Published by Dr Alex Vesey
Date posted — 28.08.24
Varicose veins themselves do not directly cause deep vein thrombosis (DVT), but both conditions do share risk factors such as obesity and immobility.
Occasionally, a large varicose vein will spontaneously clot, a condition we refer to as superficial thrombophlebitis.
When this happens, the affected vein becomes firm, red and painful. If the thrombophlebitis is extensive, it can lead to DVT.
We offer a range of treatment options for varicose veins including VenaSeal™ – the most up to date method of treating varicose veins that causes less pain and allows you to get back to normal almost immediately, without the hassle of wearing bandages or compression stockings.
Get in touch with our friendly team and we’ll help you find the right varicose vein treatment for you.
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As we come towards the end of another spectacular year with this spectacular team, it was time for our annual festive celebration together.
This year we spent the weekend at Gleneagles, and what an incredible time we all had! Thank you to each and every member of our incredible team for making our business so amazing in what we deliver together for our patients 🎄🎅🌟
Ok, I promise we will stop showing off our new interiors and get back to posting normal content next week, but before we get back to business as usual I had to share these pics of the hallway. It`s one of my favourite features of the building.
All of the traditional panelling, skirtings, doors and frames had been removed from the building and so we re-created the old world feel of quality and luxury whilst complying with modern building and standards and healthcare regulations. It was a complex challenge to make it all work together but I am so proud of where we got to with it.
Seeing our patients` reactions this week has made it all worthwhile!
So this is where the magic happens on Bath Street!
This is my own treatment room, just off my fancy new office. I have to say, it`s an absolute dream to work here. I`ve already treated over 100 patients on this chair so far this week.
Who`s up next week?
I was asked by Hello this week to comment on something I think the whole world has been talking about - Lindsay Lohan`s new face.
Although Lindsay has never talked about cosmetic treatments, and I don`t want to be too critical of something that is essentially a private matter for her, I think we have all seen her face looking bloated in recent years consistent with excess use of fillers.
Believe it or not, Lindsay is only 38, but she looks like she`s been having a lot of filler for a long time. I think she has had the filler removed, and a surgical facelift - which is a pretty early stage in life such a radical treatment. Does this mean that fillers are bad? No, quite the opposite. Fillers are very effective and powerful when used appropriately, in the right doses, at the right stages in life.
I think Lindsay is a cautionary tale of what can happen if you get too much too soon. I am however delighted that she is looking so great and seems to be doing so well in life again!
Check the link in our bio to read the full article.
Ok, so you all know we love a bit of Christmas in the clinic. So it stands to reason that the Christmas tree was one of the most important priorities given that we have moved in November!
We went for some dusky pink colours on the tree to complement the accents of pink in the waiting room. I have to say, I am especially loving this year`s efforts!
What do you think?
We`ve just finished our first day in our new home and what a day!
Our patients are absolutely loving it and have been taking selfies all over the place - bathroom selfies have been particularly popular with our custom made marble sinks!
It`s been an exhausting marathon to get here, but seeing the smiles on our patients’ faces today makes it all worth while! Excited for all of you to see it in person, but I will post some more snaps throughout the week!
I am very excited to let you know that we have FINALLY moved to our new home at 167 Bath Street!
As you know only too well, we`ve been building this project for 2.5 years now and it`s been an absolute labour of love - but we finally have it over the line!
We are moving in to what will be phase 1, which will be a day surgery hospital in the first instance. We have more work to complete next year to get us up to full capacity, but we are finally in at last!
The new clinic is just a few minutes` walk from our previous home on West George Street and we have a little map to help you find your way.
I`m only sharing one pic here to give you a sneak peek at what`s in store, but looking forward to showing you the full place in person soon!
Thank you to this lovely patient for allowing us to share these photographs.
This is before and just 14 days after laser resurfacing for the lower eyelids. Laser resurfacing is the gold standard for tightening the eyelid skin and removing fine lines and wrinkles under the eyes.
We think her eyes look incredible already. What do you think?
Thank you SOOO much to our incredible patient Pauline who documented her laser treatment in a video diary to show you what the recovery is like.
Pauline had our favourite BBL / Halo combo which is a great option for patients who want a noticeable improve in their skin quality, but don`t have the downtime (or stomach!) for full field resurfacing.
We posted Pauline`s incredible before and afters a couple of weeks ago, but this is an insight into the `during`. What do you think?
Join us on Instagram to keep up with the latest results and expert insights from the clinic team.
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When you first make contact with us you will be assigned your own personal Patient Relationship Manager. They’ll start by understanding your needs and liaising with our doctors to book you an appointment with the most suitable specialist. For any additional questions or needs, you can message or call them anytime and they’ll be delighted to assist you. Our entire team is dedicated to providing you with the best possible treatment and care tailored to your needs.
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