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Second Round - Oakville, ON
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I had this procedure done and although not too...
RaquelHiJuly 18, 2016
$3,500
I had this procedure done and although not too painful, the glue can be a little creepy feeling. There was a big improvement in my leg, which had looked very bad. I just had a second follow up treatment (six needles) that was quick and not nearly as bad. The doctor thinks I will need one more treatment before my leg is 100%. I will be happy to wear shorts again! I did nearly faint both rounds but I also am very needle phobic. My veins are hereditary and four pregnancies did not help. What is great is that you can walk around immediately after but the bruising took longer to heal than I thought... Maybe four weeks.
Replies (5)
July 23, 2016
Hi! I'm so glad to find you on here. I'm scheduled to have this done Aug. 2nd, in Oakville as well. I have a massive panic/anxiety problem with needles/medical procedures ( i've actually gotten up off of exam tables in an ER when they wanted to start an iV and left :(. ) I have a diagnosed panic and anxiety disorder. I've explained this to the dr, stressing how bad it is. I can barely stand to have my blood taken, and I have walked out many times over my lifetime, I have to have the laughing gas to get my teeth cleaned. Now, I have had a baby (c-sec) and a hysterectomy, so I do know what it feels like to recover from major surgery, but I am VERY skeptical about me not needing some sort of serious drugs to sedate me. I went with this option as supposedly it has the least amount of pain, and there is no way I could handle 5 needles in each leg. I'd be out of there likely after the 2nd one. So my question for you is, honesty, how bad is it? I think i'm going to call and discuss with the dr again and see what they can give me.
November 27, 2021
Hi! I know this was a long time ago but if you're still around, any update on the VenaSeal procedure?
January 13, 2017
Hi! I have bad varicose veins after my pregnancies and am trying to decide between VenaSeal and endovenous ablation. How many treatments did you have to have in one leg before your leg was 100% back to normal? Would you be able to post a before and after photo? Do you think you almost fainted because the needle was so painful or was it just the sight of the needle? I would love to hear more about your experience. Thank you!
January 14, 2017
Hi! No, it's not extremely painful, I just have a fear of needles. During the procedure, the pain is minor. It also depends on the area the doctor is working on. Right behind the knee is a sensitive area, so I flinched for that part. My first treatment was nearly an hour and I have been back four times but these were 5-10 minute sessions, which were fine. I would have to look up my photos, I don't have them handy. My leg was so bad that I wore pants all summer. Now, you would never know. All that is left are some minor tiny spider veins that I will get treated in April. So, that first session was tough because of my own fear but after that it was smooth sailing and I am happy I did it. I can wear shorts, skirts and bathing suits without feeling embarrassed!
Dr Salazay is really good and I am happy I worked with him.
Dr Salazay is really good and I am happy I worked with him.
July 22, 2017
Hi Rachel, thanks for your comments. I have terrible problems with both my legs - hereditary and three children later...similar to you. Over the last month my legs feel totally worse. I have been to the vascular surgeon in Mississauga. He does this Venaseal. From your perspective, one year later, are you still happy with the results? Any regrets? Any veins coming back? I wanted to get this done in September when it gets more comfortable to wear those stockings. I know they say you don't need to wear them but my veins are so bad that I need all the help I can get! Look forward to your response.
Thank you for sharing your story! Do you have any pics you can post too? Love to see your results!
What is the glue for?