Chronic vein disease can cause aching, heaviness, swelling, visible varicose veins, and other symptoms that make standing or walking less comfortable. For patients looking for a minimally invasive vein disease treatment, VenaSeal™ offers an option that works without heat-based vein closure.
At Hill Country Vein Center in New Braunfels, TX, care is led by Dr. Mark Kneuper, MD, FACS, a board-certified General Surgeon and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons with decades of experience in vein management. His office-based approach helps patients determine whether VenaSeal may be appropriate for treating diseased veins and improving circulation.
What Is VenaSeal?
VenaSeal is a minimally invasive treatment designed to close certain unhealthy veins using a medical adhesive. The adhesive is delivered through a small catheter placed into the affected vein.
Once the vein is sealed, blood naturally reroutes through healthier veins. Over time, the body absorbs the treated vein.
Unlike some other vein treatments, VenaSeal does not rely on heat to close the vein. This means it typically requires fewer injections of numbing medication along the treated vein.
How Does VenaSeal Treat Chronic Vein Disease?
Chronic vein disease often develops when valves inside the leg veins stop working efficiently. Instead of moving blood upward toward the heart, blood can pool in the lower legs, increasing pressure inside the veins.
VenaSeal targets veins that are contributing to this abnormal blood flow. By sealing the diseased vein, the treatment helps redirect circulation through veins that are functioning more effectively.
This may help reduce symptoms associated with venous insufficiency, including:
- Leg heaviness or aching
- Swelling in the lower legs or ankles
- Visible varicose veins
- Throbbing or fatigue after prolonged standing
- Skin changes related to ongoing venous pressure
What Is Recovery Like After VenaSeal?
VenaSeal is performed in the office and is designed to allow patients to return to many normal activities quickly. Because the procedure does not use heat, it does not require the multiple numbing injections commonly used with thermal ablation.
Recovery recommendations can vary depending on the veins treated and the patient’s overall condition. Follow-up may be recommended to monitor circulation and evaluate how the treated vein is responding.
Is VenaSeal The Right Vein Disease Treatment For You?
VenaSeal is not appropriate for every type of vein problem. A vein evaluation and duplex ultrasound can help identify which veins are affected and whether VenaSeal or another treatment option better suits the patient’s needs.
The goal of treatment is to address the source of abnormal venous pressure rather than simply treating visible symptoms.
Explore VenaSeal Treatment In New Braunfels, TX
For patients dealing with chronic vein disease, VenaSeal may provide a minimally invasive way to close diseased veins and improve blood flow through healthier vessels.
Call Hill Country Vein Center at 830-625-6258 to schedule a consultation and learn whether VenaSeal may be an appropriate vein disease treatment for your symptoms.
