Venaseal

Endovenous adhesive ablation, most commonly known as VenaSeal, is a treatment that involves a small amount of medical adhesive that is inserted in the varicose vein through a small catheter under ultrasound guidance. Direct pressure is applied to seal the vein, allowing the blood to be redirected to other healthy veins.

Here are some reasons to consider VenaSeal to treat your varicose veins:

• Simple, outpatient procedure.
• Performed under local anesthesia, in-office.
• Compression stockings not required following the procedure.
• Resume nearly all activities, including exercise, immediately following the procedure.
• Patients typically experience less pain and bruising as compared to other vein treatment options.

The price of a VenaSeal treatment for varicose veins varies depending on your personalized treatment plan, as well as your insurance plan coverage. Because treating vein disease is our specialty, VCA works with patients to discuss detailed pricing, and as needed, payment options that best fit your needs. Two popular options we have are CareCredit® and Flex Spend Accounts (FSA/HSA).

• CareCredit® is a credit card made for out-of-pocket healthcare costs when insurance doesn’t fully cover treatments.
• FSA and HSA are other options that may allow for reimbursement of health-related treatments and expenses, including those for vein disorders. However, always check with your plan’s administrator for options. For more information, visit our Financial Assistance page.

VenaSeal procedure for varicose veins is a safe treatment option, performed at Vein Clinics of America locations across the country. However, even with minimally invasive procedures there is always a potential risk. Some possible risks of VenaSeal procedure include:

• Hyperpigmentation (discoloration of the skin which fades over time)
• Allergic reaction to venaseal or anesthesia
• Blood clot (very rare)
• Phlebitis (very rare)

VenaSeal procedures are performed in the office, they are minimally invasive, and require little to no preparation from the patient. Following your consultation and ultrasound appointment, your specialist will meet with you to share your customized treatment plan. They will provide an overview of the procedure, what you can expect, how to prepare for it, and what to expect following the procedure.

Here’s what to expect the night before and day of your VenaSeal procedure:

The night before treatment:

• Get plenty of sleep and stay hydrated.

The day of treatment:

• Take medications as directed, eat meals as you normally would and drink plenty of water. If you have been prescribed compression stockings, do not wear them on the day of procedure.
• Once you arrive at the office and check in, you will be escorted to a changing room where you will be asked to change into disposable shorts. Once ready, pre-procedure photos will be taken of your leg and you will then be escorted into the procedure room.
• Your leg will be cleaned and draped as this is a sterile procedure. Your physician and healthcare team will walk you through each step in the process with as much or little detail as you would like. Ultrasound will be used for guidance so that the physician has a live view of your vein. This allows for a safe and effective procedure.
• The appointment time will be approximately one hour but the procedure itself will be 15-20 minutes.
• You will feel a light pinching as the anesthesia is injected just below the skin at the entry site and some pressure as the catheter is passed through the vein.
• Once the procedure is complete, they will clean and bandage your leg and walk you back to your changing room.
• Once you change and check out, you can return to most normal activities right away.

The side effects following VenaSeal treatment are minimal, but may be more noticeable for some. As is to be expected following any procedure, the few weeks following VenaSeal may bring about the following potential side effects:

• Tiredness in the legs.
• Bruising and some discomfort are likely to occur as well, but should not last longer than a couple of weeks.
• Some patients may also experience inflammation.

In order to ensure a smooth recovery from your VenaSeal procedure, you will be given take home instructions which will outline what you can expect, what to do, as well as what not to do. Examples are below but these may differ based on your vein size, history, and provider preference.