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.

At The Vein Center at Allure Medical Spa, patients seeking Shelby Township vein treatment are offered the latest medical prowess and technology, with Dr. Charles Mok, DO serving the local Michigan city of Shelby Township.  Patients can rest assured that their care is in fine hands, as Dr. Mok integrates some of the latest technologies available to offer treatments with minimal discomfort and down time.  This is a great benefit for a number of patients that are seeking quick and effective treatment options without having to remain out of work or off their feet for an extended period of time.  There are a great many options available now and with this Shelby Township vein treatment clinic, patients are closer to clear and healthy legs which are varicose and spider veins free. 

As a Shelby Township vein treatment doctor, Dr. Mok offers sclerotherapy and laser treatment for spider veins, both of which are widely used forms of treatment for all types of vascular disease.  Furthermore, for patients suffering from more serious forms of vascular dysfunction, patients can be sure that there are treatment options to assist them toward a healthier vascular system.  Speaking with Dr. Mok regarding which treatment option is best can help clarify what route is best.