Through this catheter, heat is delivered to collapse the vein. Learn more about radiofrequency ablation vein treatment. This approach to varicose vein treatment is also referred to as endovenous adhesive ablation. VenaSeal is performed by your doctor using a small catheter to put medical adhesive into your damaged vein to close that vein.
This helps to redirect blood to healthy veins. All of the vein ablation procedures offered at Vein Clinics of America can be done at our vein clinic locations and do not require any hospitalization.
Which is not only convenient, but also means that they are all out-patient procedures and you can go home shortly after your treatment is complete.
The outpatient procedure time for a leg vein ablation procedure is typically less than an hour. You may find yourself dealing with some swelling, bruising and slight pain around the area you received treatment, but pain is most often not one of the major side effects following your treatment.
Side effects from vein ablation are not anything that would keep you from going back to your normal activities aside from working out almost immediately. Most of our patients do not find vein ablation to be overly uncomfortable.
One of the reasons patients choose to go with these forms of vein treatment is because they require almost no down time. Unlike vein treatments of the past where you may find yourself out of commission for weeks, modern-day vein treatments like those we offer at Vein Clinics of America will have you back on your feet.
Patients tend to see some results from their vein ablation treatment within a week of the procedure. In this shorter amount of time the severity of the varicose vein appearance will slightly decrease. However, the results will become more visible as time passes, and the complete results are likely to be seen anywhere from a few weeks to a month or two following treatment. Your doctor will have you wear compression stockings following your procedure for anywhere from a few days up to a few weeks to keep your legs compressed.
Recovering from vein ablation surgery will also require that you move as much as possible to get your blood flowing properly again.
This means lots of walking, so make sure you have some comfortable tennis shoes! Ablation means a doctor uses heat to damage and close off the vein. Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins near the surface of the skin.
Your doctor will put a needle and wire into the vein. A thin tube catheter is placed over the wire and moved into the vein. Your doctor will use the catheter and special tools to send energy into the vein. The energy damages the tissue inside the vein. The energy and heat come from a laser or from radio waves called radiofrequency energy.
The procedure is usually done in your doctor's office. You may wear some type of eye protection. You'll be given medicine so you will not feel anything or you will feel relaxed. The procedure takes less than 1 hour. After this treatment, you may have a few bruises along the length of the treated vein. Your doctor may put a bandage on the area. Most people go home the same day of the procedure. You can continue your usual activities, but avoid vigorous exercise for about 1 week.
You will need to wear compression stockings for 1 week or more. Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems.
It's also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. Procedures can be stressful. This information will help you understand what you can expect. And it will help you safely prepare for your procedure. You may have medicine to help you relax sedative. Arrange to have someone to drive you home after the procedure. Your healthcare provider may have other instructions for you.
What happens during endovenous laser varicose vein surgery? The table may be tilted in different positions during the procedure. You may be given special goggles or eyeglasses to wear during the surgery. This is to protect your eyes from the laser light. Your healthcare provider will numb the area where the tube or catheter will be put into your vein.
Your healthcare provider will also give you a shot or injection of numbing medicine along the length of the vein that will be treated. Your healthcare provider will use a Doppler ultrasound device to check the vein before and during the procedure. This process uses sound waves to make an image of the vein on a computer screen.
Your healthcare provider will make a small cut or incision in your skin and insert the catheter. It will be guided into the varicose vein. A laser fiber will be put into the catheter. As your healthcare provider slowly pulls out the catheter, the laser will heat up the length of the vein.
The vein will close up and should eventually shrink. What happens after endovenous laser varicose vein surgery? You will be encouraged to walk right after the procedure, for about 30 to 60 minutes.
Your leg may have some bruising. The bruises should go away in about 2 weeks. At home After you go home, be sure to follow any instructions from your provider. You may be told to: Put an ice pack over the area for 15 minutes at a time, to help reduce swelling. Check the incision sites every day.
Keep the incision sites out of water for 48 hours. You may need to take a sponge bath until the bandages are removed.
Wear compression stockings for a few days or weeks, if advised. These stockings gently squeeze your legs.
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