Endovenous laser treatment is a procedure used to treat varicose veins in which an optical fiber is inserted into the vein to be treated, usually the great saphenous vein, and laser light, is projected into the interior of the vein.

 

The laser heats the lining within the vein, damaging it and causing it to collapse, shrink, and eventually disappear. The fiber is slowly withdrawn and the vein is progressively treated as the fiber progresses.

What are the advantages of Endovenous Laser Treatment?

 

- Office based treatment

- Immediate relief of symptoms.

- Return to normal activity usually within a day

- No general anesthesia or hospitalization.

- Minimal-to-no scarring.

- Covered by most insurance.

 

 

 

 

The VNUS® Closure procedure is an alternative treatment option to traditional vein stripping surgery, brings state-of-the-art technology to an age-old disease. 

The Closure procedure is performed on an outpatient basis.  Using ultrasound, your physician will position the Closure catheter into the diseased vein, through a small opening in the skin.  The tiny catheter delivers radiofrequency (RF) energy to the vein wall.  As the RF energy is delivered and the catheter is withdrawn, the vein wall is heated, causing the collagen in the wall to shrink and the vein to close.  Once the diseased vein is closed, blood is re-routed to other healthy veins. 

Following the procedure, a simple bandage is placed over the insertion site, and additional compression may be provided to aid healing. Your doctor may encourage you to walk, and to refrain from extended standing and strenuous activities for a period of time. 
What are the advantages of VNUS Closure?

 

1. Immediate Relief of symptoms

2. Office procedure

3. Return to normal activity the  next day

4. No general anesthesia or hospitalization

5. Minimal-to-no scarring

6. Covered by most insurance