Vein Closure and Endovenous Ablation: In-Office Treatment for Varicose Veins
Minimally-invasive vein treatments can help patients achieve smoother skin with less discomfort and risk of complication. If you suffer from varicose veins, talk to your vein doctor about the VNUS Closure procedures and if it could benefit you. With a high rate of success, the treatment utilizes radiofrequency energy to collapse and shrink damaged veins and can be performed during a patient’s lunch break.
How Vein Closure Works
The VNUS ClosureFast and VNUS ClosureRFS treatments both use radiofrequency to target damaged veins and can be performed as in-office procedures. Your doctor will first administer a local anesthesia to numb the area being treated. A catheter is then inserted into the damaged vein through a tiny incision, which delivers radiofrequency energy endovenously. The heat causes the collagen in the vein walls to close, redirecting blood flow to healthy veins and allowing the damaged vein to shrink down and be reabsorbed by the body.
Vein Closure Candidates
Many patients who are treated with the VNUS Closure procedure experience symptoms like pain, swelling, ulceration, and heaviness in the legs. The treatment can be used to eliminate both saphenous veins that appear just under the skin and perforator veins that connect superficial blood vessels to those deeper in the leg. After the procedure, patients find relief from both varicose veins and their symptoms, and usually experience a low rate of recurrence.
Dr. David D. Shin and Houston Vein Specialists specialize in treating the whole spectrum of venous disease, including varicose veins and spider veins, utilizing the most advanced techniques and instruments available. Visit us online for more information, or call us today at (888) 902-0493.
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