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. Mark Adelman and this New York City varicose veins center provides patients with the latest treatments so that they can overcome painful and embarrassing venous conditions. Varicose veins and spider veins may hamper a person's personal, professional or social life. This New York City varicose veins facility helps patients find relief so that they may get back on the road to recovery, health and happiness.

This New York City varicose veins treatment facility helps patients using the latest treatments. This ensures patients receive safe, efficient treatments so that they walk away feeling their best. Some of the treatments used include compression stockings, ELVeS, endovenous laser ablation and laser and light therapy. Other treatments are also available to help patients. Sclerotherapy and radiofrequency occlusion are also used to help patients. Patients may speak with a professional prior to treatment to ensure they fully understand their options.