Options for Varicose Veins?

It is very interesting that VNUS CLosure is marketed for varicose veins, but in fact, is FDA approved for venous reflux disease. It is used to treat venous reflux disease involving the great saphenous vein, short (lesser) saphenous vein or perforator veins. However, it is being used for varicose veins by those who are not properly trained or who are using it for that reason. It can work to close varicose veins but can leave you with other vein problems that require additional expertise,... more

Your options include: 1. Ultrasound guided sclerotherapy (injection of a sclerosant solution) 2. Ultrasound guided endovenous laser treatment 3. Radiofrequency ablation of varicose veins 4. Surgical Vein Stripping Among these three, the first three are considered to be minimally invasive, have fewer complications and a faster recovery time. Ultrasound guided sclerotherapy is a faster outpatient procedure and can actually be done without anesthesia but multiple treatments may be required. If... more