Research Treatment Options
ClosureFast™/Radiofrequency closure – for the treatment of varicose veins
ClosureFast™, also known as RadioFrequency Closure or endovenous RadioFrequency ablation, is an FDA approved procedure which has exceptional results. ‘Same-day’ surgery, which takes one to one and a half hours, is performed under “twilight anesthesia” or minimal I.V. sedation and local anesthesia. RadioFrequency Closure is a minimally invasive, walk-in/walk-out procedure and patients are usually able to resume normal activities quickly. Patients generally only take one day off work following surgery.
New reports show significant benefits of the Closure procedure over stripping and laser ablation with less pain, faster return to normal activities and quality-of-life scores. RadioFrequency Closure is covered by most insurance plans.
Ambulatory Micro Phlebectomy
This method, performed separately or in combination with the RadioFrequency Closure procedure, surgically removes large varicose veins near the surface through micro-incisions. The cosmetic affect is remarkable.
Foam Sclerotherapy – for the treatment of spider veins
This non-operative treatment for spider veins uses micro-injection technology through very small needles using an FDA approved solution, Sotradecol®. Compression hose are required to be worn by the patient after treatment. Normal activities can be resumed immediately (no hot tubs or high-impact aerobics). It usually takes 2 to 4 treatments, six weeks apart, to complete effective sclerotherapy. Sclerotherapy is considered cosmetic and is therefore not generally covered by insurance plans. Areas that can be treated include hands, facial veins, legs and chest veins.
Laser Treatments –for the treatment of spider veins
Our new addition the Gemini® laser produces dynamic results on smaller spider veins. The laser treatment also takes from to 3 to 5 treatments, 6 to 8 weeks apart to affect, the veins.
