VNUS Closure Procedure: A Comprehensive Guide

The VNUS closure procedure is used to treat varicose veins by using radio frequency energy to heat and close the veins from under the skin.

Function

• During the procedure, a catheter is inserted into the patient's leg. The energy is then sent into the body to seal the veins.

Duration

• People who undergo VNUS closure will most likely be under local anesthesia. The entire procedure should take less than an hour.

Compression

• Following the surgery, the patient will be required to wear a compression sock for one to twp weeks while the vein heals.

Benefits

• Most often, the VNUS closure procedure is pain-free and provides near-instant relief from varicose veins.

Warning

• Complications of VNUS closure include bleeding and infection. While safer than other varicose vein procedures, some people experience skin burns when undergoing VNUS.