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  1. Steer out of lockdown, the easy way Posted: 17th May 2020 THE BAS ESSENTIAL BLUEPRINT WEBINAR 20TH JUNE 2020 10:30 am – 2:00 pm   The past few months have been exceptionally challenging for all medical practitioners – those in the NHS who have been called upon to respond rapidly to unprecedented demands, and private practitioners forced to close their clinics and get to grips with… View Article
  2. ADVICE FOR PATIENTS DURING COVID-19 LOCKDOWN Posted: 30th April 2020 Dr Stephen Tristram, Consultant Vascular Physician and Chairman of the British Association of Sclerotherapists, chats to Dr Haroun Gajraj about how he is managing his patients remotely during the COVID-19 lockdown, and shares practical advice for those who are worried about their leg veins during lockdown.   FURTHER INFORMATION: More information on sizing and buying… View Article
  3. New! Maternity compression leggings for pregnancy Posted: 21st April 2020 Now you can wear fashionable-looking graduated compression leggings if you are worried about varicose veins and aching or swollen legs while pregnant. New leggings especially designed for pregnancy are available online from MaryMarguerite, who will be exhibiting at the next BAS Conference. Here the founder of MaryMarguerite, Esther Demery, talks to Dr Haroun Garaj about… View Article
  4. New article “When to refer” Posted: 10th February 2020 Phlebologist Dr Haroun Gajraj (VeinCare Centre, Dorset) writes in Aesthetic Medicine Feb 2020 journal on when NOT to treat leg telangiectases and reticular veins with microsclerotherapy but to refer for prior colour duplex imaging. “Leg telangiectasias and reticular veins can be a sign of superficial venous reflux”, he says, “and may benefit from investigation by… View Article
  5. What’s new? BAS Twitter feed Posted: 6th February 2020 See the latest Tweets on BAS Twitter Feed here.  
  6. New Board Appointments Announced Posted: 11th November 2019 The British Association of Sclerotherapists is delighted to welcome two recent appointments to the BAS Management Board. Dr Haroun Gajraj is a vascular surgeon specialising in the management of complex venous conditions including varicose veins, thread veins, deep venous thrombosis and their complications. He carries out duplex ultrasound, EVLT (laser), VNUS closure, foam sclerotherapy and… View Article
  7. How to improve before & after photographs Posted: 12th September 2019 Contributed by Dr Haroun Gajraj, Director of the VeinCare Centre I frequently get asked by colleagues how I take photographs and what my motivation is. Well, I have refined my method of photography over many years and I now have a dedicated space in the corner of my consulting room to take photographs. My motivation is… View Article
  8. BAS 2020 conference details announced Posted: 19th July 2019 BAS 2020 Sclerotherapy Conference on Tuesday 19th May will be back at Dorney Lake Conference Centre. A day dedicated to your sclerotherapy CPD, the conference promises topics that will appeal to a range of experience levels. Encompassing both foam and microsclerotherapy, the event brings together phlebologists, vascular surgeons and nurses, aesthetics practitioners and dermatologists with a… View Article
  9. Missed BAS conference? Read all about it Posted: 11th June 2019 An enthusiastic group of over 80 surgeons, doctors and nurses gathered at the magnificent lakeside Eton Dorney Conference Centre near Windsor for BAS 2019 conference on 14th May. This unique event brought together practitioners from the worlds of phlebology, vascular surgery, aesthetics and dermatology, all with a common interest in foam sclerotherapy and/or microsclerotherapy and… View Article
  10. Design a poster presentation Posted: 18th April 2019 The BAS is interested in knowing about the great work our delegates are doing and so, for the first time, we are inviting Poster Presentations to be displayed at BAS 2020 Conference on 19th May 2020. Help others learn and grow – and raise your own profile – by sharing some of the valuable knowledge, tips… View Article

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