What is it?

The goals of treatment are to reduce symptoms and reduce the risk of complications from venous disease, including blood clots.

Patients who have large, symptomatic varicose veins and those with incompetent saphenous veins are candidates for this procedure. 

Why would you need it?

The goals of treatment are to reduce symptoms and reduce the risk of complications from venous disease, including blood clots.

Patients who have large, symptomatic varicose veins and those with incompetent saphenous veins are candidates for this procedure. 

Other symptoms that might prompt your doctor to suggest a venous ablation would be…

• aching or throbbing pain

• leg heaviness/fatigue

• swelling

• skin irritation or sores (ulcers)

• skin discoloration

• painful swelling of the veins (phlebitis)

After the Procedure

Patients typically experience minor post-procedure symptoms, including but not limited to, swelling and irritation in their legs. You will be scheduled for a venous ultrasound roughly a week after your procedure to check for any DVTs, or blood clotting.

How long does the test last?

This procedure usually takes about 1 hour, and there is no recovery. Patients are free to leave after their procedure.