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The leading professional association for sclerotherapy, foam and microsclerotherapy ~ www.thebas.uk The annual membership subscription is £125.00.

Foam or microsclerotherapy is often the treatment of choice for varicose veins and telangiectases, with many vascular surgeons, phlebologists, dermatologists, vascular nurses and aesthetic practitioners incorporating it into their practices. Membership of the BAS is open to suitably qualified practitioners who comply with GMC/NMC/GDC guidelines who can demonstrate relevant qualifications and indem

nity insurance. Full membership of the British Association of Sclerotherapists has the following benefits:
• Promote your services through a listing and profile on the BAS web-site public directory and Find a Practitioner sections, and a BAS logo or link on your website
• Access to CPD and member-only articles on the BAS website
• Member newsletters and updates on relevant developments
• Discounted annual conference and exhibition
• Free pair of SIGVARIS® medical compression stockings
• Low start scheme - special low price on first pair of medical compression stockings for each new patient
• Insurance discount

For more information about joining the BAS http://bit.ly/BASmembership

To sign up to the free non-member mailing list http://eepurl.com/dKafsg

17/06/2026

The BAS 2026 Conference Recordings are now available.

Don't miss your chance to catch up on all of the presentations held over our first two day conference - covering both medical and aesthetic veins.

Depending on your area of expertise you can purchase either or both of the days, which is also an excellent opportunity to boost your CPD points.

All recordings are available on our website.

12/06/2026

What's your relationship to AI?

Maybe it's found a place in your practice, or you're wondering how it could be a useful addition.

This was the topic of Emma Kelliher's presentation at the recent BAS 2026 Annual Conference and she has again shared her insights in our weekly newsletter.

Visit our website to join the newsletter where we discuss all things sclerotherapy, vein treatments, running a successful practice and much more.

And if you missed the 2026 Conference you can now purchase the recordings, also on our website.

05/06/2026

The effect of sclerosant in the arterial system is a very serious complication. Undertaking sclerotherapy for cosmetic veins on the face is considered extremely high risk with visual loss and permanent blindness a genuine life changing and devastating outcome.

This week's BAS newsletter article was triggered by a recent case of a patient who received sclerotherapy for a forehead vein which tragically ended with complete blindness. The article discusses the peri-orbital vascular anatomy, the possible mechanisms of the complication and potential management. It is a salutary tale and a reminder why sclerotherapy of facial veins is ill advised.

>> TO JOIN THE BAS NEWSLETTER, FOR ALL ARTICLES, RESOURCES AND EVENT UPDATES, VISIT THE BAS WEBSITE

02/06/2026

We are very much looking forward to the upcoming RSM Venous Forum Annual Scientific Meeting, where three members of the BAS Board will be sharing their expertise.

Philip Coleridge Smith, Haroun Gajraj and Alastair Lewis will be joined by Ian Franklin on Monday 15th June to share the following presentations:

- How to successfully treat thread veins, Philip Coleridge Smith.

- When aesthetic treatment of venous disease goes wrong – complications and how to treat them, Ian Franklin

- What an experienced private practice consultant would tell themself when looking back at setting up in the private sector, Haroun Gajraj

- Cosmetic sclerotherapy beyond the lower limb, Alastair Lewis

Our session will be chaired by Zola Mzimba and Abdusalam Abu-Own.

We hope to see you there!

29/05/2026

One of the most common requests we receive in our conference feedback is for more discussion on the complications of sclerotherapy.

Hence we were delighted to invite recognised expert in neurological events following foam sclerotherapy, Huw Davies to speak at our conference earlier this month.

Huw's presentation was very well received and following which he has also shared an article with our members and subscribers with his expertise around dealing with adverse events following sclerotherapy.

We're keen to keep the conversation open.

Please share your experiences with us so we can continue to bring you the most relevant, inspiring and empowering content.

To receive the BAS newsletter with helpful articles, Journal Club and all updates on our events, please visit our website.

22/05/2026

Interesting, relevant and inspiring is the feedback we've received from BAS 2026 - with a review by board member and aesthetic nurse Gaynor Hughes.

The full review was in our weekly newsletter - sign up to make sure you hear all updates from The BAS!

We were particularly pleased that our new aesthetic day was well-received - as Gaynor mentions in her review, a lot of aesthetic events focus just on face rejuvenation, and BAS 2026 offered this and so much more.

If you'd like to catch up on everything that was covered, the BAS 2026 Conference recording will be available soon.

13/05/2026

And we're back for Day 2 of the BAS 2026 Annual Conference - and today we're focusing on aesthetic vein treatment with another great line-up of speakers.

Day 1 was fantastic - we'd like to thank every one who presented, not just for your brilliant presentations, but for also being open to having honest conversations in the Q&As and the breaks.

And this is what The BAS is all about; presenting you with the best information so you can elevate your practice and deliver the best outcomes for your patients.

The livestream is running as well, and we've loved hearing where you are all tuning in from.

12/05/2026

And the BAS 2026 Annual Conference is underway!

We've already heard from our experts in this morning's Venous Forum; so a big thank you to Professor Bruce Campbell, Dr Leanne Atkin and Hayley Moore for joining us.

Our additional training is also taking place for those wishing to add Basic Life Support and Sepsis Training to their tool kit.

Our audience are breaking for lunch whether here with us in Windsor or watching from our livestream - and then we'll be kicking off our afternoon sessions.

Professor Ellie Lindsay will be starting with her presentation sharing her approach to lower limb maintenance, and we are supporting The Lindsay Leg Club with our raffle.

And this is only the first day! We also have a full day, especially tailored to those interested in aesthetic veins, coming up tomorrow.

If you'd wished you had brought a ticket to BAS 2026, you can still join the livestream, and your ticket will include a recording of the whole Conference.

09/05/2026

Not long to go now until this year's BAS Conference - for those looking to advance in the treatment of medical and aesthetic veins - people are still signing up!

If you can't make it to Windsor, join us on the Livestream! Tickets are on our website - and you will receive a recording and CPD Certificate.

07/05/2026

YOUR CHANCE TO WIN ...
2 GREAT PRIZES!

This year's BAS Annual Conference is supporting a wonderful charity - **The Lindsay Leg Club®️ Foundation** founded by Ellie Lindsay OBE The Lindsay Leg Club Foundation

With the generous support of Dr Javier Pérez Monreal and Silhouette Dermalift we have 2 fantastic prizes in our raffle this year: the Atlas of Phlebology and Doppler Ultrasound and the Epil 100 Shortwave Diathermy Machine.

We at the BAS are excited to welcome you to the conference next week and we hope you will support the LLCF by buying a raffle ticket and having the chance to win one or both of these prizes. Thank you to our guest speakers and workshop demonstrators: Dr Leanne Atkin Ronald Bush, MD, FACS Prof Bruce Campbell Vito Damay Huw Davies Manj Gohel Tara Outram Piotr Marciniuk Gareth Bate Enric Roche MD PhD Ian Franklin Dominic Dodd Alison Russell Emma Davies Ellie Lindsay OBE Gavin Wollacott Richard Oliver Lukla Biasi Hayley Moore

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