VEIN ABLATION (VENEFIT™ PROCEDURE)
Traditionally, venous reflux disease was treated with a painful surgery known as vein stripping. Now, patients can be treated at Medilaser, Cosmetic Surgery and Vein Center with a minimally invasive procedure known as Venefit™ Targeted Endovenous Therapy, formerly Closure Procedure™, which uses radio frequency energy (similar to laser but with lesser side effects or complications). This method corrects the abnormal venous circulation that causes varicose veins, spider veins and leg pain.
Using ultrasound technology to visualize the veins to be treated, the entire procedure is carried out under local anesthesia, through a 3 mm puncture incision. Patients are awake and comfortable during the procedure, which is completed in less than 30 minutes at a time. Within one hour, they are back performing their routine activities or work. There is minimal pain if any after the surgery.