Morrison Vein Institute

Updated on: August 18, 2014
What if I told you that there was a way to successfully eliminate your varicose veins that doesn't involve invasive surgical treatments would you be interested? If the answer is yeas than Morrison Vein Institute is the solution that you are seeking, they offer in-office techniques for varicose and spider veins. The goal of the Institute is to help you feel and look better as quickly as possible, the expert staff offer effective as well as efficient procedures.

Procedures

VNUS Closure - this procedure uses a thin catheter which is inserted into your vein through a tiny incision and your surgeon utilizes an ultrasound to guide him or her through the opening. The catheter uses radiofrequency energy to attack the wall of the effected vein. Once the catheter is removed, the treated vein is heated and sealed shut. This treatment is quick and painless. You should be able to return to work as well as normal activity within a few days.

Advantages

• No surgery

• Rapid recovery

• Outpatient

• Local or regional anesthetic

• Minimal or no scarring

• Immediate relief of symptoms

Endovenous Laser Ablation - is another option available for outpatient treatment of your varicose veins. This procedure utilizes ultrasound technology as well; a slender laser fiber is gently directed into your vein through a tiny incision and delivers pulsed laser heat to the damaged vein wall. This allows the vein to close which eliminates venous reflux at its foundation.

Advantages

• Immediate relief of symptoms

• Less invasive

• Minimal downtime

• Outpatient procedure

• Minimal scarring and bruising

• Less likely hood of ulcers

You should also know that there is no cure for vein disease and it is a progressive disease that requires regular follow-up after every form of treatment.

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