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If you find yourself struggling with chronic symptoms such as leg pain, achiness, itchiness, or throbbing due to varicose veins or venous insufficiency, endovenous radiofrequency ablation may be the answer you’re looking for.
At Virginia Vein Care, we understand the toll that venous problems can have on your quality of life. We also recognize that outdated and complicated venous procedures often require extensive downtime and long-term healing to get you feeling like yourself again.
We believe in providing advanced treatment options, like radiofrequency ablation, to repair your damaged veins sooner.
What is radiofrequency ablation?
Endovenous radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive treatment option for those living with varicose veins or venous insufficiency. It utilizes radiofrequency energy to effectively treat damaged veins at the source by cauterizing and closing them for good.
Once closed, they are slowly reabsorbed, leaving you with fewer symptoms and noticeable results.
Understand how damaged veins are repaired
The steps involved in radiofrequency ablation are pretty straightforward. For most, this in-office procedure is performed by a vein specialist in as little as 1 hour, leaving you feeling more confident and comfortable than ever after healing.
First, the treatment area is numbed using a local anesthetic.
Next, a needle is used to allow entry of a thin catheter underneath the skin and into the affected vein.
Once the catheter is placed into the proper vein, a state-of-the-art machine sends radiofrequency impulses into the affected vein through the tip of the catheter. This process heats the walls of the varicose veins, causing them to collapse instantly. The vein is closed off to blood flow, and the body automatically redirects circulation to nearby, healthy veins.
Finally, the catheter is removed, and the area is covered using a small bandage.
Patients can comfortably resume normal activities on the same day as their vein treatment.
Are there any side effects?
Although minimal, you may experience side effects at or near the treatment site, such as:
- Bruising
- Mild tenderness
- Redness
- Swelling
- Achiness
Typically any side effects subside within 24 hours.
What are the benefits of radiofrequency ablation?
The benefits of endovenous radiofrequency ablation are plenty. They include:
- Minimal downtime
- Less recovery time
- Little to no bruising or scarring
- Fast treatment, completed in under an hour
- Lasting results
If you believe that endovenous radiofrequency ablation would be beneficial to your treatment plan, speak with one of our vein specialists to determine the exact benefits for you. Don’t continue to live with the symptoms of varicose veins. Boost your confidence and your health with this advanced treatment option.
Radiofrequency ablation treatment near me
At Virginia Vein Care, we want you to feel better sooner when living with varicose veins or venous insufficiency.
We offer a wide range of minimally invasive options, such as endovenous radiofrequency ablation treatment, to help alleviate symptoms and boost your overall health. Don’t delay care; visit a Virginia Vein Care location near you today.