VenaSeal is a catheter-based vein closure procedure that uses a medical adhesive rather than heat or sclerosant to seal a diseased vein.
What To Expect
Before treatment, ultrasound is used to map the diseased vein and confirm the treatment plan. During the procedure, a catheter is guided into the leg and small amounts of adhesive are delivered along the target vein.
Patients may notice pressure, light pulling, or a brief sting at the access site, but the procedure avoids the multiple tumescent anesthesia injections used in some heat-based therapies.
Recovery and Risks
After treatment, the catheter is removed, a bandage is placed, and the patient rests in recovery while the care team reviews follow-up instructions.
Potential risks include inflammation, bruising, access-site bleeding, and rare embolic or neurologic complications. Your physician will review all risks and expected outcomes with you before the procedure.