According to current scientific knowledge, the valve defect underlying varicose veins (click here to read about the causes and consequences of varicose veins) cannot be cured, i.e. there is no pill, physical therapy, or any other method that can restore the function of the defective valves. There are two approaches to treatment: conservative and surgical.
The cure, i.e., the elimination of varicose veins, is only possible through surgical intervention. There are traditional (incisional) and catheter-based surgical methods, all of which aim to remove the abnormally functioning sections of the vein responsible for the congestion from the circulation.
A common feature of all catheter methods is that the dilated sections of the vein are closed using a catheter. The closure can be achieved chemically (adhesive surgery, cryo-sclero therapy) or by heat. Chemical closure methods include adhesive varicose vein surgery, which is currently the newest and fastest known method of treating varicose veins.
A minimally invasive, heat-free treatment option for eliminating varicose veins. During the VenaSeal procedure, a small amount of specially designed medical glue is injected to close the diseased vein. The glue closes the vein, eliminating congestion in the venous network of the leg and reducing symptoms.
Step 1: Using ultrasound guidance, a catheter is inserted into the dilated vein through a small needle puncture or a few millimeters incision.
Step 2: We insert a special medical adhesive into the vein through the catheter.
Step 3: After injecting the adhesive, apply gentle pressure to the vein section from the outside so that the walls adhere properly. Proceed section by section along the entire length of the vein to be treated.
Step 4: Remove the catheter and close the puncture site.
Advantages of the VenaSeal™ procedure
Preparing for VenaSeal™ adhesive treatment
What to do after VenaSeal™ adhesive treatment
Most patients experience minimal pain during the procedure. In rare cases, additional local anesthesia may be required.
The VenaSeal™ procedure is designed to reduce recovery time compared to other procedures. Many patients return to normal activities immediately after the procedure. During your consultation with your doctor, you will discuss in detail how much rest your job and lifestyle require.
The symptoms are caused by the diseased superficial vein. Thus, the symptoms (heavy, tired legs, etc.) can be alleviated once the diseased vein is closed off.
While bruising is common in all vein treatments, our patients report only mild bruising that resolves without treatment following adhesive varicose vein surgery. The bruising always resolves on its own, and anti-inflammatory or bruise-healing creams are rarely needed.
We use only a very small amount of VenaSeal™ glue to seal the vein, which is gradually absorbed after the procedure. Over time, your body will form natural scar tissue around the glue, which will permanently seal the treated section of the vein.
The VenaSeal™ procedure seals the superficial vein with glue. This differs from thermal procedures, which use heat to seal the vein. Radiofrequency/laser procedures involve heat release, which requires a larger amount of local anesthetic to be injected around the section of vein being treated. Injections can cause pain and bruising after radiofrequency/laser procedures, but these do not occur with adhesive surgery.
“The most important moment in our lives: The one we are currently experiencing. The most important person in our lives: The one standing right in front of us. And the most important feeling is love.”
The goal of all healthcare is to solve the patient’s problem as effectively as possible, i.e., to ensure that the intervention results in the fastest possible recovery time, the least possible pain, the best possible outcome, and the lowest possible chance of recurrence. The two most important factors in this are the doctor and the patient.
It is easy to see that the intervention will be most successful if both sides are as well prepared as possible for the date of the intervention. In developing our clinic, selecting our staff, providing training, and purchasing equipment, we always keep in mind that we want to treat our patients with the latest equipment and the best-trained staff available.
The other most important factor is the patient, i.e. your cooperation. Every person comes to us in a different physical and mental state, with different comorbidities and different types of problems, so it is important to discuss on an individual basis exactly how to prepare for a procedure and what you can and cannot do after surgery or laser treatment, for example. Therefore, an important part of success is that you follow our recommendations and advice after the examination or procedure.
What has been described so far may be true for any service. Today’s times suggest that even healthcare or health is just a “service” that can be purchased, where demand, supply, results, and money determine how things work.
However, there is something extra in the doctor-patient relationship, because when someone decides to be examined or operated on by a doctor, a contract is formed between them. This contract is not only about results, risks, and price, but above all about something unspoken: trust, because the patient entrusts us with their greatest treasure, their health.
The patient allows the doctor to touch, for example, their leg—something we would not allow just anyone to do—or to share confidential information about themselves.
The doctor respects the patient’s requests, keeps their secrets, tries to resolve their complaints, and helps them heal. This cannot be a one-sided “service”; it takes two people. It is this human connection that helps the patient overcome obstacles, fear, anxiety, and unpleasant moments in such an unusual situation. It is this trust that gives medicine the quality we truly love, because it makes our success a shared one. Trust cannot be bought, and it is difficult to earn, but we sincerely strive to deserve it. That is why no one leaves us feeling let down or with unanswered questions.
Best regards,
The VeinStream Clinic Team