Vein ablation, also known as endovenous radiofrequency (RF) ablation, is a minimally invasive procedure that can be used to address chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins in the legs. Weakened or damaged veins are precisely targeted with radiofrequency heat energy that permanently seals them off and automatically reroutes blood to healthier blood vessels. The benefits of vein ablation include pain and symptom relief as well as improved circulation. The procedure has high success rates of up to 97% with minimal downtime required.

How It Works

Vein ablation uses targeted radiofrequency energy to permanently close one or more veins. A small incision is made and a fiber is inserted directly into the affected vein using ultrasound guidance. During treatment, this fiber emits radiofrequency heat energy that precisely and irreversibly shuts the vein down.

Conditions Treated

Vein ablation can be used to effectively treat a variety of vein issues and conditions including chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) and varicose veins.  To learn more about vein ablation and other vein treatments that can help you move forward with an improved quality of life, contact Resolve Pain to book an appointment today!

What To Expect From Treatment

Vein ablation is a minimally invasive treatment that is performed on-site at Resolve Pain’s state-of-the-art clinic. Patients are sedated during the procedure and local anesthesia is used to ensure a comfortable experience. Your Resolve doctor will make a small incision in the skin and locate the affected vein using ultrasound guidance. A fine fiber will be inserted into the vein through a catheter (thin tube) and heat energy will be used to permanently seal off the vein. A vein ablation procedure takes about one hour to complete.

Results And Recovery

It usually takes a few days to recover after a vein ablation procedure, during which time you will need to rest, elevate the leg, and keep the incision dry. Over-the-counter pain medications may be recommended to minimize pain and discomfort. Walking is encouraged to speed recovery and most patients can resume work and all of their normal activities within a week after undergoing vein ablation.

Blood circulation typically improves immediately following a vein ablation treatment. The majority of patients find that the procedure effectively relieves venous insufficiency and varicose veins. In some cases, the personalized vein treatment plan our specialists develop for you may also include a combination of other complementary techniques and therapies.

Why Choose Resolve Pain And Spine?

At Resolve Pain, we take a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to pain management and specialize in uncovering the hidden causes of chronic pain. We have a proven track record of success using minimally invasive treatments to effectively resolve a wide variety of injuries and conditions. Treating CVI and varicose veins is one of our areas of expertise and we look forward to welcoming you to our clinic!

Schedule An Appointment Today!

Ready to treat chronic venous insufficiency and varicose veins, improve circulation, and regain a higher quality of life? The exceptional team of vein specialists at Resolve Pain is ready to help. Contact us today to learn more and schedule your initial consultation!