Do you experience discomfort, swelling & varicose veins? If so, you may be suffering from superficial venous reflux disease along with approximately 25 million other Americans. Now you have a minimally invasive option for treating this problem.

What are the signs and symptoms of varicose veins?

In many cases, varicose and spider veins cause no symptoms. However, these veins are often unattractive and may become painful. Prolonged sitting or standing tends to make legs with varicose veins feel worse. Some common symptoms of them include:

• Aching pain
• Burning
• Easily tired legs
• Leg heaviness
• Rash on the legs
• Itching
• Leg swelling
• Numbness in the legs
• Darkening of the skin
• Skin ulcers

The VNUS Closure Procedure*

The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis. Using ultrasound, your physician will position the Closure catheter into the diseased vein through a small opening in the skin. The tiny catheter powered by radio-frequency (FH) energy delivers heat to the vein wall and the vein is sealed closed. Once the diseased vein is closed blood is re-routed to other healthy veins.

Following the procedure, a simple bandage is placed over the insertion site, and additional compression may be provided to aid healing. Your doctor may encourage you to walk, and to refrain from extended standing and strenuous activities for a period of time.

Patients who undergo the Closure procedure typically resume normal activities within a day.

*All information courtesy of VNUS Medical Technologies, Inc.