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 Soho Vein & Vascular

Those searching for a Manhattan varicose veins center should look no further than Soho Vein and Vascular. Located in New York, New York, Dr. Michael J. Kassouf, MD and his staff of experienced and skilled professionals are on hand to provide excellent service and care to patients looking to find relief from their vein diseases. Varicose veins and spider veins can be very painful and embarrassing conditions to suffer from. Many begin to feel self-conscious or ashamed of their unsightly nature. Having a physician such as Dr. Kassouf you can turn to for help makes all the difference for many patients. He is happy to share his expertise in the field with his patients in helping them achieve their goals and find relief from these painful venous conditions. The Manhattan varicose veins center uses only the most advanced technology and equipment when performing their procedures and treatments.

The Manhattan varicose veins center knows that safety is very important when performing a service such as this one. Only the most effective and least invasive treatments are used in helping patients, thus ensuring the well-being and safety of each patient who walks through their doors. Some of the treatments used include compression stockings, endovenous laser ablation, sclerotherapy, laser and light therapy and VNUS.

Additional Information on Procedures performed by Soho Vein & Vascular

Compression Stockings

Endovenous Laser Ablation

Laser & Light Therapy

Radiofrequency Occlusion

Sclerotherapy

Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy

Varicose Vein Surgery

Venous Reflux Exams

VNUS