Specialist Vein Health
If you are wondering about your varicose veins or spider veins, make that appointment with Specialist Vein Health today and put your mind at rest.
Do you have spider veins? Spider veins can often be uncomfortable and annoying to some people. Come and talk to one of our team members for a consultation regarding your spider veins.
Spider veins are clusters of veins often in the shape of a spider web pattern, hence the name. They are close to the surface of the skin and tend to be very visible, red, black, blue or purple in colour. Spider veins tend to be found on your face and legs. Sometimes we recommend an ultrasound scan to further investigate the cause of your leg spider veins, as you can have underlining venous incompetency (better known as varicose veins).
Spider veins are like varicose veins but a lot smaller. The valves inside the tiny veins are not working properly allowing blood to backflow, pool or burst the vessel – which becomes visible under your skin. At SVH we offer an easy, needless solution to reduce, soften and fade facial and leg spider veins.
At Specialist Vein Health, we offer laser treatment to soften, fade and improve spider veins and other cosmetic, vascular concerns.
Sclerotherapy is a treatment that intentionally damages the lining of spider veins by injecting a chemical, called a sclerosant, into the vein and inducing a chemical phlebitis or inflammation. By doing this and then applying pressure the vein walls stick together. The vein can then no longer fill with blood and so it is obliterated. The compression applied after the injection is an essential part of the therapy.
Aesthetic laser treatment for spider veins is a treatment that uses laser light directed at the spider veins to destroy the veins without damaging your skin. Sometimes small spider veins will disappear immediately after being treated, while large spider veins may take one to three months before they disappear completely. To get complete clearing of your spider veins, you may be required to have multiple treatments.
MBChB, FRCR, CCT(UK), RANZCR (Education Affiliate), EBIR.
Dr Lim qualified in medicine in 2011 from Scotland and completed his radiology and interventional radiology training in Edinburgh, Scotland. He undertook his post graduate interventional radiology clinical fellowships in both Edinburgh and Auckland. Dr Lim has published and presented in various international meetings. He has also done multiple visiting observerships to leading IR centers across Europe and US. He was a committee member on the British Society of Interventional Radiology trainee group and a clinical associate with the University of Edinburgh He is currently working in Wellington Hospital as an interventional radiologist. His main interest is in complex peripheral vascular intervention for critical limb ischaemia and deep venous disease which he works closely with the vascular surgeons on and also oncologic intervention such as chemoembolization and tumour ablations.
He has introduced cryoablation for treatment of renal tumours, endovascular arterectomy, intravascular lithotripsy, intravascular ultrasound and lytic free venous thrombectomy since joining the public hospital.
Dr Lim is a Fellow of the Royal College of Radiology UK, Education Affiliate of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, and a member of European Board of Interventional Radiologist. He is medically registered in both UK and New Zealand. He is multilingual and speaks Malay, Mandarin, Cantonese, Thai and English. He enjoys travelling during his free time.
MB ChB 2012 Otago; FRACS (Vasc Surg) 2025
Dr Sam Taylor is a vascular surgeon based in Auckland, New Zealand, specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the arteries and veins. He provides a full range of modern vascular and endovascular treatments, with a focus on delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
Dr Taylor completed his medical degree at the University of Otago and has undertaken extensive surgical training across New Zealand and Australia. He holds Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in Vascular Surgery.
As one of the first Māori vascular surgeons in New Zealand, Dr Taylor brings a strong commitment to improving health outcomes for all patients, with a particular focus on equitable access to high-quality vascular care.
Dr Taylor has a special interest in minimally invasive procedures and evidence-based treatment approaches, ensuring patients receive the most up-to-date care available.
Outside of work, Sam enjoys spending time with his family. He is a proud father of three and loves travelling and exploring the outdoors, often hiking with his family
Our vein specialists in Auckland use the most advanced and effective procedures to treat your spider veins. This mean that you receive:
Procedures are walk-in-walk-out and you are in experienced, safe hands. No referral is needed for treatment, contact us now.