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Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Treatment for Varicose Veins at America's Vein Doctors

Treat Varicose Veins and Other Vascular Diseases with Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) at America's Vein Doctors

The solution to the appearance of unwanted veins on your legs doesn't always require a vascular surgery, where you have to deal with incisions, general anesthesia, and the lengthy downtime. Seek endovenous ablation procedures using radiofrequency energy for your varicose vein treatment. This treatment option is minimally invasive and has produced many promising results.

America's Vein Doctors offer a wealth of options for your varicose vein treatment, ranging from injectable treatments to endovenous laser ablation and endovenous radiofrequency ablation. Equipped with advanced technology, we provide patients with a customized treatment plan, as prepared by our vein specialist. Book an appointment today and get your free leg vein screening.

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Remove Varicose Veins and Improve Blood Circulation with Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation Treatment

Varicose veins and spider veins are some of the problems many patients find hard to resolve. Usually appearing on the legs, these concerns couldn't be treated with topical ointments and creams, leaving them feeling self-conscious about their legs. These problems may sometimes come with other symptoms, like pain, itchiness, and sores -- these might be signs of an underlying venous disease, like chronic venous insufficiency or venous reflux.

You must seek a vein specialist immediately who can provide you with a tailor-fit treatment plan. America's Vein Doctors provides thorough screening on your affected vein with the help of our board-certified staff.

What is Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation?

Endovenous ablation with radiofrequency treatment is one of the minimally invasive solutions for varicose veins and spider veins. It can also resolve some venous diseases, like chronic venous insufficiency.

This vein treatment involves shrinking the damaged vein with radiofrequency energy. A catheter will be inserted into the diseased vein, applying heat on the vein walls and contracting collagen. The blood then reroutes to healthier veins, improving blood flow, and the treated vein scars down and becomes dissolved into local tissues.

The endovenous radiofrequency ablation procedure is convenient and minimally invasive, making patients prefer it over vascular surgery. Consult our vein specialist at America's Vein Doctors to know more about this treatment option and other non-surgical solutions, like sclerotherapy, endovenous laser therapy, and more.

Benefits of Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation

The endovenous radiofrequency ablation procedure offers many benefits for treating your varicose veins. Because of these, many patients prefer seeking this vein treatment.

The benefits of undergoing endovenous radiofrequency ablation treatment are the following:

Safe and quick treatment - endovenous ablation with radiofrequency offers a quick procedure that's highly safe. The treatment session only takes around 35 to 40 minutes, unlike if you undergo vascular surgery.
Minimal pain - if you're squeamish about the possible pain you'd feel for your varicose vein treatment, this solution is suitable. You'd only feel minimal discomfort due to the local anesthesia or tumescent anesthesia your practitioner will give you.
Little risks of bruising - patients can expect only mild bruising and swelling after receiving this procedure.
Minimal downtime - some patients are apprehensive about seeking varicose vein treatments because they couldn't afford the lengthy downtime that easily. If you are faced with the same dilemma, you'd benefit from the minimal downtime after an endovenous radiofrequency procedure. You can resume your daily routine within 24 hours, though you must avoid strenuous activities for about 2 weeks.
Few health risks - there is a fewer health risks with this radiofrequency treatment compared with other surgical solutions because it no longer requires general anesthesia. General anesthesia puts patients at risk of several medical conditions, like stroke and heart attack.

These are only some of the benefits of endovenous radiofrequency ablation. Visit our vein clinic or leave us a call to schedule an appointment or get a quote at our website.

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Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation with America's Vein Doctors

Patients can expect board-certified staff conducting endovenous radiofrequency ablation procedures at America's Vein Doctors. This ensures the safety and success of the treatment. With our advanced methods and equipment, we strive to provide patients with a comfortable experience.

Consultation

Your treatment with our vein clinic starts with a series of consultations with us. We will screen your candidacy for the procedure, so you'd avoid serious health risks. We will also conduct a physical examination, screen your symptoms, and gather your medical history. To fully get a picture of your veins, we will also do imaging tests, specifically ultrasound.

Before Procedure

Before your radiofrequency treatment, we might ask you to temporarily abstain from taking blood-thinning medication, NSAIDs, and some herbal supplements that might interfere with the procedure. These aim to avoid too much bleeding.

During Procedure

Our vein specialist at America's Vein Doctors is committed to providing patients with less discomfort. We employ several methods for keeping your treatment as comfortable as possible.

Here's how your procedure goes:

The practitioner will apply topical anesthesia to reduce pain.
The area with a diseased vein will thoroughly be cleaned and sterilized.
Practitioners will use ultrasound as a guide to locate the damaged vein and ensure a precise injection into it.
A needle will create a small puncture where the catheter will be inserted.
Tumescent anesthesia is administered to minimize further discomfort.
The radiofrequency treatment fiber is inserted into the vein and will apply heat to the vein wall.
The catheter is removed carefully.
The practitioner covers the puncture with a bandage and applies compression garments.

Board-certified physicians will perform your endovenous radiofrequency treatment at America's Vein Doctor. Our staff is committed to providing you with procedures and keeping you as safe and comfortable as possible with our advanced methods and technology.

After Procedure

America's Vein Doctors create a customized treatment plan that sees through your wellness, from diagnosing your vein problem to ensuring your recovery. Patients can expect our vein specialists to provide proper guidelines for experiencing better relief.

After your endovenous radiofrequency ablation treatment, we will advise you to keep your bandages for the next 48 hours and compression garments for 3 to 5 days. We might also advise you to do daily walks for 30 minutes in a span of 2 weeks to avoid a blood clot.

Risks of Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation

While this vein treatment offers minimal risks, patients can still experience minor swelling and bruising. There are also risks of serious side effects, though these cases are exceptionally rare – that’s why our vein center is thorough when it comes to screening your condition and checking up on your recovery.

The risks accompanied by this procedure involve:

infection
skin burns
nerve damage
blood clots
deep vein thrombosis

Consult the specialists at our vein clinic across Michigan and South Carolina to screen your candidacy for endovenous radiofrequency ablation. We offer a free leg vein screening – leave us a call or fill out a form at our website.

FAQs About Radiofrequency Ablation

Q: Is endovenous radiofrequency ablation painful?

A: Every patient has a different reaction to pain, but most have reported experiencing little to no pain during the procedure due to the local and tumescent anesthetic they receive.

Q: How long is the recovery from endovenous radiofrequency ablation?

A: Patients can usually resume their daily activities with only minimal restrictions, but they will experience minor bruising and swelling. Full recovery from this procedure takes around 1 to 2 weeks.

Q: Can your varicose veins return after endovenous radiofrequency ablation treatment?

A: This vein treatment has been proven to produce positive results. The possibility of your varicose veins returning is around 2% to 5%.

Schedule an Appointment at America's Vein Doctors for Your Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation Treatment

Endovenous radiofrequency ablation offers patients with varicose vein, spider vein, and venous diseases, like chronic venous insufficiency, a minimally invasive solution to their vascular problems. This procedure has produced numerous positive results.

America’s Vein Doctors is equipped with advanced technology for conducting this vein treatment, performed by board-certified specialists. Reduce the appearance of unwanted veins and ease the pain accompanying it by scheduling a consultation with us. Book your appointment by leaving us a call, or you can visit one of our vein clinics in Michigan and South Carolina. You may also fill out a quote at our website.