Vnus in Columbia, Maryland (MD)

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 Maryland Vein Professionals at Columbia

At Maryland Vein Professionals at Columbia, patients will find a Columbia varicose veins clinic with all the right tools for patient success and satisfaction. Located in Columbia, Maryland, Dr. Jonathan Calure, MD and his team are on hand to provide patients with the very best service and patient care available. Venous diseases can be very painful and unpleasant for those suffering from such conditions. The embarrassment caused by the unsightliness of the disease’s appearance can cripple a person’s social life and leave them searching for relief. With an experienced physician such as Dr. Calure, patients know they are getting the expertise and skill needed for a successful recovery. Using the best equipment and cutting edge technology, the Columbia varicose veins center knows the recipe for relief from spider veins and varicose veins. The Columbia varicose veins center knows that safety is often a concern for patients entering their offices. All the appropriate steps are taken to ensure each treatment and procedure is administered under the safest of conditions. Consultation is also available to those who wish to take advantage of it so that the patient can speak with a doctor before undergoing their treatment. Some of the treatments used include endovenous laser ablation, sclerotherapy, VNUS and laser and light therapy.