Endovenous Chemical Ablation

Advantages:

  • No hospitalization

  • No general anesthesia

  • No stitches or large incisions

  • Can resume normal activities immediately

  • No tumescent anesthesia or multiple sticks

  • Less pain and bruising than thermal ablations

  • Faster recovery time than thermal ablations

  • No need for compression stockings post procedure

The newest treatment option that uses a specially formulated medical adhesive to instantly close any diseased vein. Closing a diseased vein directs blood to flow to healthier veins deeper in the leg.

Disadvantages:

  • Not many plans offer this treatment because it is newer

  • Some people can be allergic to the adhesive

The procedure typically takes 1 hour, from the time you enter our office to the time you leave. Using the results from your ultrasound appointment, Dr. Kim identifies the damaged veins that need to be treated. Local anesthesia is used through a single injection. A small catheter is inserted into the damaged vein and sealed with the medical adhesive.

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