VenaSeal is an FDA-approved treatment that can treat varicose veins. Treating these affected veins can also help to alleviate swelling and cramping that may occur. Varicose veins result from damaged valves in the vein that inhibit the usual blood flow to the heart and allow blood to pool in the legs. If these veins are left untreated, they will become even more noticeable over time.
This treatment uses medical glue to close off these diseased veins. The procedure is done in a clinic. It is relatively painless and quick.
The provider will first numb the treated area before inserting a catheter into the damaged vein via ultrasound guidance. The practitioner then injects the medical adhesive into the affected vein and holds pressure on the area to adhere the vessel walls together. The catheter will then be removed and the site bandaged. The blood in the affected vein will naturally flow into other healthier veins, and the body will reabsorb the damaged veins over time.
The procedure is safe, and patients can immediately return to their daily activities. There is no need for compression stockings.
Some patients may experience swelling and inflammation. These side effects should subside relatively quickly.
