Endovenus Ablation, also known as varicose vein treatment,
is a minimally invasive outpatient treatment that uses radiofrequency
technology to cauterize and close enlarged veins in the legs. Radiofrequency technology treats veins from
the inside using a catheter with a heated tip.
The radiofrequency through the catheter causes the vein walls to shrink
down and the collagen on the inside of the vein to become tacky. The vein then seals itself shut and the blood
is diverted to healthy veins.
This easy treatment is growing in popularity and has an
incredible success rate. Radiofrequency
Ablation treatments, Sclerotherapy, and Ambulatory Microphlebectomy are all
office-based procedures that are typically covered by insurance, given the
right indications.
Are you worried about what to expect during this simple procedure? Pacific Vein Care offers the highest quality
care with modern treatment techniques. When
you walk in for a 2-hour treatment, you can expect these basic steps from an
Endovenus Ablation procedure:
- You will be fully awake and resting comfortably on an examination table.
- An ultrasound of your leg will be done so we may identify and mark the vein to be treated.
- Your leg will be cleansed with a disinfectant soap, and draped so it is kept sterile.
- The numbing medication will be administered and the radiofrequency catheter will be inserted through a micro-incision using ultrasound guidance.
- Additional numbing medication will be administered until your leg is sufficiently numbed.
- RF will be used to treat one 7 cm section at a time (20 second treatment). The RF ablation catheter will then be withdrawn 7 cm and repeat this process until we reach the micro-incision point, sealing the vein closed as it is removed
- A small steri-strip will be applied to the tiny incision that was made for the catheter. No stitches are necessary.
