<![CDATA[The Vein Clinic Northern Ireland

<![CDATA[The Vein Clinic Northern Ireland - Blog]]>Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:59:07 +0100Weebly<![CDATA[Updates Clinics and other information]]>Sat, 27 Apr 2024 19:21:36 GMThttps://www.theveinclinicni.com/blog/updates-clinics-and-other-informationCurrently I am offering clinics and all types of vein treatment as follows:

Hillsborough Private Clinic every Tues evening and every 2nd Tuesday afternoon

Fitzwilliam Clinic, Lisburn road Belfast alternate Fridays all day

Kingsbridge Private Hospital, treatments at Kingsbridge Diagnostic and Treatment Centre near the Old Kings Hall, Belfast and Consultations at No6 Lisburn Road, Belfast

I am currently a member of
The British Association of Sclerotherapists
The Venous forum of The Royal Society of Medicine
The European Venous Forum

as well as Fellowship Of Royal Colleges of Surgeons Edinburgh and England

I continue to be a leading expert in all types of vein treatment, including microsclerotherapy, foam sclerotherapy, ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy, endovenous laser and radiofrequency ablation. I still very very occasionally undertake surgery to the veins only when a specific need arises.

The vast majority of patients are treated without the need of surgery under general anaesthetic or involving wounds or scars on the leg.

]]><![CDATA[Extended Clinic times and availability]]>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 18:00:21 GMThttps://www.theveinclinicni.com/blog/extended-clinic-times-and-availabilityFitzwilliam clinic is now available all day alternate Fridays.
At Hillsborough Private Clinic, Mr Weir is offering a weekly clinic on Tue and additional vein treatment sessions
At Kingsbrigde all clinics and treatment are at 6 Lisburn Road, Belfast, alternate Fridays

Check the contact info page
]]><![CDATA[Instagram Account is active]]>Thu, 27 May 2021 20:52:31 GMThttps://www.theveinclinicni.com/blog/instagram-account-is-activeInstagram feed is live please check www.instagram.com/colinweirveins
]]><![CDATA[British Association of Sclerotherapists]]>Tue, 16 Apr 2019 13:27:42 GMThttps://www.theveinclinicni.com/blog/british-association-of-sclerotherapists2040816We are pleased again to be attending the UK and Ireland's main clinical meeting for sclerotherapists in May 2019 at Dorney Lake, Windsor. We have both presented to this meeting and are speaking again to the expert audience.

The meeting is an important opportunity to update everyone on best practice in sclerotherapy from the leaders in the field
]]><![CDATA[Three clinics and more!]]>Sun, 11 Mar 2018 20:26:41 GMThttps://www.theveinclinicni.com/blog/three-clinics-and-moreAll three clinic sites are working well. At Hillsborough, Fitzwilliam Clinic and Kingsbridge Private Hospital
Remember most treatments are available at all these sites.

We will be at the British Association of Sclerotherapists meeting in May. And Colin Weir has been asked to lecture on how to make foam sclerotherapy a success.

Updates to follow after the meeting

EVENING EDUCATIONAL EVENTS at Fitzwilliam Clinic, Belfast on Varicose Veins

Tues 17th April and 12th June 6:30pm

Contact the clinic to book a place.

We will give brief talks on the techniques available and undertake quick consultations and advice.

]]><![CDATA[Importance of Ultrasound in Vein treatment]]>Mon, 02 May 2016 20:49:24 GMThttps://www.theveinclinicni.com/blog/importance-of-ultrasound-in-vein-treatmentOne fact that is widely accepted by UK and Ireland experts in vein treatment is the need for ultrasound scanning prior to any treatment. This is also known as Doppler scan, Duplex scan, Colour Doppler: they all mean the same thing

Ultrasound helps to decide if laser, radio frequency, or ultrasound guided foam sclerotherapy treatment is possible. These are recommended FIRST line treatments when possible, using the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) criteria. If you don't have a scan, you can't realistically have these treatments considered.

We now know that even with THREAD veins, a scan is usually required as up to 25% of patients have underlying vein disease that may need dealt with first.

To find out more and find what our experts can offer you, make an appointment by visiting the contacts page
]]><![CDATA[British Association Of Sclerotherapists]]>Sun, 01 May 2016 20:05:21 GMThttps://www.theveinclinicni.com/blog/british-association-of-sclerotherapistsThe team are just back from the annual meeting of the British Association of Sclerotherapists. The meeting took place in The Ark conference centre in Basingstoke.
It was good to meet and interact with the leading experts in sclerotherapy and all types of vein treatment.
We continue to provide treatment in line with the standards set out by the group. This includes laser, radio frequency and foam treatment which still are the recommended techniques for most patients with varicose veins.
It was again emphasised the importance of ultrasound assessment of veins before any treatment and we continue to undertake this as part of our routine assessment.
For more information and consultations please visit the contacts page]]><![CDATA[Videos Go Live]]>Sat, 07 Nov 2015 23:07:06 GMThttps://www.theveinclinicni.com/blog/videos-go-liveOur new videos are ready and available to view on the web site.

Made at Kingsbridge Private Hospital in Belfast by the visualnarrative team we think they look really good.

We will be uploading better links soon to the FAQ and testimonial videos.

Please contact the team at Kingsbridge if you wish to make an appointment.]]><![CDATA[Web site update]]>Wed, 19 Aug 2015 03:46:44 GMThttps://www.theveinclinicni.com/blog/web-site-updateWe have made a few updates to the Web Site. We have changed our pricing for self paying consultations-downwards!]]><![CDATA[Presentation to Beauty Therapists]]>Mon, 27 Apr 2015 21:10:27 GMThttps://www.theveinclinicni.com/blog/presentation-to-beauty-therapistsThis evening we had the opportunity to present the latest information and techniques to Beauticians and Beauty Therapists at Kingsbridge Private Hospital.

This give us a chance to discuss modern varicose thread and facial vein treatment. We explained the importance of proper surgeon assessment and ultrasound, providing a one stop service for treatment planning. Some in the audience had experience in treating facial veins but didn't realise that leg veins require a completely different approach. One that we provide. ]]>