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

Venaseal is the newest approved treatment for saphenous reflux.  Being new, it does not have the data over the same period of time as some of the other established treatments, such as RF and laser ablation. The current data suggests that Venaseal is safe and effective.  We really don't know whether it is better, or even equivalent to the other methods over the long term. Venaseal is also not recognized by many insurance companies yet.  That will likely change in the future. 

VenaSeal is one of the most minimally invasive vein treatments to date. It is completely safe and FDA approved for vein specialists. I would highly recommend visiting a vein specialist to get an evaluation first. From there, they should be able to tell you if VenaSeal is the best option for your individual treatment plan. Depending on what your plans are for either using your health insurance or paying out right will make a difference as well. 

This particular adhesive has long been used to treat variety of vascular conditions with excellent safety profile. But one should consider other options (such as Radiofrequency or laser ablation) if not comfortable with possible complications.

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.

VenaSeal is a great option to treat varicose veins. This is a minimally invasive procedure that uses an adhesive to close off the vein, this is a very safe and effective procedure comparing to vein ablation. Wish you the best.
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Venaseal is a very safe and effective treatment for varicose veins.  It is available now and it is FDA approved.  The results in our practice has been excellent.  We have not seen any significant dangers outside of typical small procedural risks that are associated with all varicose vein therapies.  In my experience, adhesives within veins is not anything that make the procedure more dangerous or concerning.  Although I do not like to label anything the "best", I would definitely say that VenaSeal is among the best options available for varicose vein therapy.  What makes it stand out from other treatments is that no compression stocking use is needed, you can exercise without restriction immediately following the procedure, no anesthesia is needed, no incisions are needed, and the discomfort related to both the procedure itself as well as discomfort during the recovery are less than the other procedures out there.  The procedure is performed through a single IV site, requiring only one injection of Xylocaine / Novacaine at a single site.  I think it is an excellent option for the majority of patients with varicose veins and venous reflux disease.

Venaseal is a nice alternative to the older venous closure systems on the market.  It does not require tumescent anesthesia and any compression stockings after the procedure.  Draw backs are it is not covered by insurance and there is a higher risk of vein irritation or phlebitis after treatment.  The final results are excellent.  

venaseal is a newer vein treatment option. It is a glue that closes off the problematic veins. This is for large veins with venous insufficiency. However, is it better than other treatments that have been around for decades? That remains to be determined. It has no long term data or long term head to head comparisons with other treatments. Also most insurances do not cover it. The radio frequency ablation procedure and endovenous laser procedure have been available for decades and have excellent long term data and results. Is this better? That will be determined in time. I would say newer is newer. Time will tell if newer is better. Hope this helps. 

Venaseal is a great new addition to the arsenal of treatments we have to treat varicose veins.  Is it better?  That really is tough to know.  The benefits are that it should be painless and requires no significant local anesthesia other than at the access site.  Patients can return to normal activity and do not need compression.  Initial studies show similar outcomes to RF but long term data is lacking for now.

Hello,Venaseal is already available.  In fact, our clinic in Miami is a training site for this procedure.  Overall, general patient response and satisfaction for Venaseal has been higher for us when compared to laser or radiofrequency ablation.  This is mainly because Venaseal does not require patients to return on multiple occasions and further, no compression therapy needed after.  In terms of efficacy, Venaseal has been shown to be equal or more effective than current traditional modalities.