Treatment
Another name for varicose vein treatment is endovenous ablation. It uses radiofrequency or laser energy to cauterize and close varicose veins in the legs. Using Endovenous Ablation for cosmetic purposes is possible. However, the most common use is to help ease varicose veins-related symptoms. Symptoms include aching, swelling, skin irritation, discoloration, or inflammation. Endovenous ablation is safe, less invasive than conventional surgery, and leaves virtually no scars. In addition to that, sclerotherapy is also available to treat such an abnormality. The process includes injecting the vein with a sclerosing agent or other substances that cause the veins to scar and close. The body absorbs the scar tissue over time.
Our Approach
Our center is one of the first centers in the area that uses the most advanced technology of VenaSeal. The VenaSeal™ closure system is the only nontumescent, non-thermal, non-sclerosant procedure that uses a proprietary medical adhesive delivered endovenously to close the vein. This unique approach eliminates the risk of nerve injury when treating the small saphenous vein. This is a risk with certain thermal-based procedures. Clinical studies have demonstrated that the procedure is safe and effective. Administering the procedure without the use of tumescent anesthesia is the standard. This procedure avoids patient discomfort associated with multiple needle sticks and the tissue damage that can be caused by thermal or laser therapy.
Varicose Veins Explained
Varicose veins are abnormally large veins commonly seen in the legs. Normally, blood circulates from the heart to the legs via arteries and back to the heart through veins. Veins contain one-way valves which allow blood to return from the legs against gravity. If the valves leak, blood pools in the veins, and they can become enlarged or varicose.
Endovenous Ablation
Endovenous ablation is an image-guided, minimally invasive treatment for varicose veins. It uses radiofrequency or laser energy to cauterize (burn) and close the abnormal veins leading to varicose veins. Nowadays, Insurance covers varicose vein ablation because of the considerable discomfort this condition can cause. In addition, because of the condition’s link to more chronic and serious venous conditions. This disease has a very high prevalence among both men and women equally. Often seen to cause significant discomfort and disability related to pain, inability to stand for a long period of time, and the lost working days as a consequence.
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