VenaSeal™
procedure
Minimally invasive nonthermal treatment for vein disease and varicose veins.
The VenaSeal™ procedure delivers a small amount of a specially formulated medical adhesive to seal — or close — the diseased vein, rerouting blood to nearby healthy veins and providing symptom relief. The VenaSeal™ closure system is a safe and effective treatment, offering significant improvement in quality of life.1–4
The VenaSeal™ procedure
Using an ultrasound, your doctor will position a catheter into the diseased vein through a small access site.
A specially formulated medical adhesive is placed in the diseased vein via a small catheter.
Light external pressure is applied to adhere the vein walls together. This step is repeated for the length of the vein.
The catheter is removed and a single adhesive bandage is applied to the vein access site.
"I had all the signs and symptoms — tired legs, restless leg syndrome, achiness, the unsightly bulges. The treatment went very, very smoothly. I was very comfortable. I would suggest it to anybody."
Before the procedure
You will have an ultrasound imaging exam of the leg being treated. This exam is important for assessing the diseased superficial vein and planning the procedure.
During the procedure
Your doctor will discuss the procedure with you. Here is a brief summary of what to expect:
- You may feel some minor pain or stinging with a needle stick to numb the site where the doctor will access your vein.
- Once the area is numb, your doctor will insert the catheter (i.e., a small hollow tube) into your leg. You may feel some pressure from the placement of the catheter.
-The catheter will be placed in specific areas along the diseased vein to deliver small amounts of the medical adhesive. You may feel a mild sensation of pulling. An ultrasound will be used during the procedure to guide and position the catheter.
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After the procedure
- After treatment, the catheter is removed and a small adhesive bandage is placed over the puncture site.
- You will be taken to the recovery area to rest.
- Your doctor will recommend follow-up care as needed.
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Patient results: before and after
Benefits of the VenaSeal™ procedure
- Simple outpatient procedure
- Lasting results, with a 94.6% closure rate at five years1
- Compression stockings may not be needed after the procedure2,3
- Proven results with positive patient experience1,3,4
- Faster recovery time than thermal ablation1,2
- Less pain and bruising than thermal ablation1,2
- No tumescent anesthesia
Possible complications of the VenaSeal™ procedure may include allergic reaction, inflammation, phlebitis, deep vein thrombosis, and/or pulmonary embolism. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits.
Closure with medical adhesive (permanent implant)
Typically limited to healing of vein access site; some patients may experience temporary skin and tissue irritation.
Outpatient procedure
Not required, but your doctor may recommend it post-procedure
Typically, both legs can be treated in the same appointment.
94.6% closure rate at five years1
One needle stick for vein access
VenaSeal™ procedure FAQ
Most patients feel little, if any, pain during the outpatient procedure.1
The VenaSeal™ procedure is designed to reduce recovery time. Many patients return to normal activity immediately after the procedure. Your doctor can help you determine when you can return to normal activity.
Symptoms are caused by the diseased superficial vein. Thus, symptoms may improve as soon as the diseased vein is closed.
While bruising is common with all vein treatments, patients report it to be mild and to resolve with no treatment or with over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication.1
Only a very small amount of VenaSeal™ procedure adhesive is used to close the vein. Your body will naturally create scar tissue around the adhesive over time to keep the vessel permanently closed.
The VenaSeal™ procedure uses an adhesive to close the superficial vein. This differs from thermal energy procedures that use heat to close the vein. This intense heat requires numbing medicine, which is injected through multiple needle sticks. The injections may cause pain and bruising after the procedure.
As with any procedure, insurance coverage may vary. Insurance companies detail access to the VenaSeal™ procedure and other nonthermal ablation procedures in coverage policies for varicose veins or chronic venous insufficiency. Please reach out to your insurance company to discuss your specific plan coverage and potential costs prior to seeking treatment.