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.
About The Vein Center of FloridaOffering the Destin, Florida area his experience working with all sorts of vein disorders, Dr. James Jimenez, MD treats spider veins and varicose veins with amazingly simple techniques which are minimally invasive and allow patients to get back to their everyday lives in little time. At The Vein Center of Florida, Dr. Jimenez offers the most advanced treatment options at his Destin varicose veins treatment center, geared to get you well again, with beautiful legs. He also treats other areas of the body and offers and understanding and experienced approach to venous health. For those seeking laser spider vein removal, this Destin varicose veins treatment clinic offers advanced laser technology which is growing in popularity due to its convenience and effectiveness.
Dr. Jimenez also offers ambulatory care for vein disorders which are serious and need prompt attention. At his Destin varicose veins treatment clinic, he offers in depth care both for the treatment and prevention of future spider veins. With his extensive experience working with patients suffering from venous disorders, he offers the ability to advise patients on what they can do to prevent veins from recurring and how to care for their body’s after treatments are performed. Seeking Destin varicose veins treatment is simple with The Vein Center of Florida.
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