Venous reflux disease can cause discomfort, swelling and varicose veins in your legs, it’s superficial, and approximately 25 million Americans suffer from venous reflux. There a procedure called VNUS Closure Fast that is minimally invasive and can treat venous reflux disease.

VNUS Closure Fast Procedure

This procedure utilizes heat to permanently close the problem vein. With VNUS Closure FAST a catheter is threaded into the vein near the knee, through a very small (2 mm to 3 mm) incision. Ultrasound is then used to correctly position the catheter in the vein. Before the catheter is turned on, local anesthesia is injected around the vein. The catheter heats up a 6.5 cm length of the vein for about 20 seconds and is then moved along the length of the vein. The VNUS Closure FAST closes and scars the vein, which is then treated as waste by the body and is removed over time.

Some parts of the treated varicose vein may remain in bulging sections and a few smaller veins may remain after treatment. These remaining veins can later be treated with sclerotherapy (injections which also close smaller veins) or laser treatment.

Because this treatment is minimally invasive, and performed with only local anesthesia, patients are back on their feet the next day. Improvements will be noticed in about one week, with the body taking several months to remove the scarred vein.

Dr. Thomas Elliott, MD is a highly skilled physician providing Tucson vein treatment services to patients in the Tucson, Arizona area. Patients have found success through the procedures and treatments provided by Dr. Elliott and his team of medical professionals. Varicose veins and spider veins may be very painful and/or embarrassing conditions. Helping patients overcome these conditions is the top priority of this Tucson vein treatment facility. Patients are provided the opportunity to speak with a medical professional on staff before undergoing treatment to discuss their condition, treatment options and their goals.

This Tucson vein treatment center utilizes microphlebectomy, radiofrequency occlusion, sclerotherapy, varicose vein surgery and VNUS as treatment options for patients suffering from venous conditions. Patients should discuss these treatments with a medical professional on staff for more information and to determine which treatment may provide the best results and most favorable benefits. All procedures are performed using advanced and safe medical equipment and technology.