Surgery is another option that can be considered. Having surgery as a varicose vein treatment
can give a person permanent relief from the symptoms, but many times this is a scary option.
However, as science continues to progress, new and less invasive surgery options become
available.
VNUS Closure Procedure:
The VNUS Closure Procedure is one of these new options that provide promising results for
patients. This procedure causes less pain and bruising than the current traditional methods of
treating varicose veins. During this procedure, a catheter is inserted into the affected vein.
Once it is positioned it is heated using temperature-controlled RF energy. This type of
energy is also known as radiofrequency radiation and has been used in medical practice for
more than seventy-five years. The heating of the catheter causes the collagen in your
vascular walls to shrink. Once the procedure is complete the damaged veins are completely
closed and your blood then changes course to flow through healthy veins.
Proponents of this treatment point to the fact that patients return to their normal lifestyle and
activities much quicker than with traditional treatment methods. Along with much quicker
healing, this treatment has been shown to have a 97.4 percent efficacy rate at one year.
What are some of the benefits of VNUS Closure?
The benefits of the VNUS Closure procedure are discussed below: