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...
July 22, 2021
Answer: VenaSeal- better than other treatment options for varicose veins? 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.
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July 22, 2021
Answer: VenaSeal- better than other treatment options for varicose veins? 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.
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December 11, 2019
Answer: VenaSeal is safe 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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December 11, 2019
Answer: VenaSeal is safe 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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