VenaSeal™ is an injectable treatment for varicose veins. Unlike other treatments for varicose veins, VenaSeal™ doesn’t use heat or a foaming medication to close and seal damaged veins. Instead, it uses an adhesive substance to help varicose veins close and remain shut. It is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure. 

During the VenaSeal™ procedure, your doctor provides a local anesthetic to ensure your comfort.  Then a small puncture is made in your vein under ultrasound guidance and a thin catheter is introduced into the diseased vein. Next, the catheter is slowly withdrawn while simultaneously injecting the adhesive substance along the length of the vein. Once the adhesive is in place, light external pressure is applied to adhere the vein walls together. Finally, the catheter is removed and a single bandage is applied to the puncture site (stitches are not required).

When your treatment is complete, you can drive yourself home. You can return to your regular exercise routine in 48 hours. We recommend walking at least 10-15 minutes per day to promote healthy circulation. There is virtually no downtime. We do recommend walking and low-intensity exercise after the procedure, but you should avoid strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for two weeks.