VenaSeal is an amazing and safe option for some patients in the treatment of superficial venous insufficiency (varicose veins). It is an adhesive that is used to glue unhealthy veins closed. In the right patient, with the right anatomy, it is an excellent choice. The patients it suits best are those with long stretches of incompetent saphenous veins that are 1cm or more under the surface of the skin. I don't like to place the adhesive too close to the skin or a patient can experience more irritation. Venous anatomy is key. VenaSeal almost completely eliminates the risk of nerve injury in areas where the varicose veins are close to nerves, like below the knee along the great saphenous vein, and when it comes to treating the small saphenous vein in the back. The glue is similar to what is used in treating brain aneurysms, gluing in dental implants, and in other parts of medicine. In short, it is safe, and a wonderful options for the right patients. A trusted doctor who is experienced in venous disease can point you in the right direction. Best wishes.

The FDA approved a new varicose vein treatment that's basically an adhesive that seals affected veins. Read that it's a permanent solution, but what else do can one need to know about it and when will it be available? Is this the best varicose vein treatment on the market? And is it dangerous at all? The fact that it is an "adhesive" scares me a little...

Varicose Veins and VenaSeal: Is this better than other varicose vein treatments? (photo)

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Hello Jennifer, I realize this is an old question and likely you've already had helpful responses since it is from 2015. Not everyone with varicose veins needs EVLT. Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT) is primarily used for incompetent saphenous veins and possibly perforators. If on ultrasound examination you did not have "laserable veins", then EVLT is not your answer. However, I disagree that stockings are your only choice. Sclerotherapy (injection of a medication to dry up and treat varicose and spider veins) is a mainstay of varicose vein treatment and is important in annual maintenance. Superficial Venous Insufficiency (varicose veins) are incurable and thus a person's tendency to make them never goes away. Like pruning a tree, as faulty branches show up, they should be treated, often with sclerotherapy, to remove them. If not, they will continue to accumulate. I hope this helps. Sorry for the late response 6 years later! Joking aside, I hope you have found a phlebologist who is treating your venous disease to eliminate symptoms and improve the cosmetic appearance of you legs. This is something you need to maintain or it will slip away on you. Best wishes.

I am a 45 yr old female and have had varicose veins since age 28. I have been unable to wear shorts or skirts or a bathing suit in public for the last 10 years due to how thick and visible my varicose veins are. I&#39;ve always worn compression hose. Due to aching, my primary dr. referred me to a vascular surgeon. Ultrasound was &quot;normal&quot; he said. He said continue the stockings nothing else. He said EVLT or like procedures are a waste of money. How can that be??

EVLT Type Procedures Worth It for Varicose Veins?

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