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4 Effective Treatments for Varicose Veins
Varicose veins may look unappealing, but there’s more to them than cosmetic concerns. These swollen, twisted veins are a sign of impaired vascular health. They can cause discomfort and pain and even impact your mobility.
Fortunately, vascular intervention techniques offer effective solutions to relieve your symptoms and help restore the appearance of your legs. The providers at Advanced Heart & Vascular Associates offer minimally invasive treatment for varicose veins. Here we discuss four top options and how they can bring you relief and restore your legs’ appearance and function.
ClosureFast: quick relief with minimal downtime
ClosureFast is a minimally invasive treatment that uses radiofrequency energy to close off damaged veins. During the procedure, our vascular specialist, Nader Chadda, MD, FACC, FSCAI will insert a small catheter into the vein and use radiofrequency to heat the vein wall, causing it to collapse.
This approach is highly effective for larger veins, providing fast symptom relief from swollen, achy, heavy feeling legs. Patients are kept comfortable, and most can return to normal activities within a few days. ClosureFast is an excellent option if you’re looking for an effective treatment with minimal downtime.
VenaSeal: a cutting-edge solution
Instead of using heat, VenaSeal relies on a specialized medical adhesive to close off affected veins. As with ClosureFast, the body redirects blood flow to healthier veins once the affected vein is closed.
During treatment, Dr. Chadda places a small amount of adhesive within the vein, sealing it off immediately. Unlike many other varicose vein treatments, this quick procedure does not require compression stockings during recovery.
Sclerotherapy: ideal for smaller veins
In addition to advanced treatments like ClosureFast and VenaSeal, Dr. Chadda offers sclerotherapy, a common treatment. Sclerotherapy is most commonly used to treat smaller varicose veins and spider veins.
To perform sclerotherapy, Dr. Chadda injects a medical solution directly into the vein, causing it to collapse and eventually be absorbed by the body. Treatment usually requires just a few minutes per vein. You can expect to see results within weeks.
Dr. Chadda may recommend sclerotherapy if you have smaller, less severe veins, making it a good option for treating spider veins or the smaller branches of varicose veins. Sclerotherapy requires no anesthesia, and you can resume your normal activities right after the appointment.
Endovenous laser ablation: targeted precision
Depending on your individual situation and needs, Dr. Chadda may recommend endovenous laser ablation (EVLA), which uses laser energy to target and close varicose veins. A very small laser fiber goes into the problem vein and emits controlled heat to seal it shut. EVLA is particularly effective for larger varicose veins and has a high success rate for long-lasting results.
Because it targets the vein directly, EVLA minimizes the risk of damage to surrounding tissue. Patients often report a noticeable improvement in pain and leg heaviness, and recovery time is typically short, allowing you to get back to your normal life quickly.
Effective treatment for varicose veins
If you’re ready to find relief from varicose veins, the Advanced Heart & Vascular Associates team can assist you in finding a treatment that fits your needs. Call or message us today to learn how our expert team can help you choose the best treatment. Our offices are located in Hudson and Brooksville, Florida.
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