Varicose Vein - Treatment Near Chicago, IL

EVLA consists of inserting an FDA-approved laser fiber into the affected vein. Laser energy heat is then delivered to the vein and seals it shut (ablation). Once the bad vein is closed, blood is naturally rerouted to healthy veins, which improves venous circulation.

RFA consists of inserting an FDA-approved catheter (VNUS ClosureFAST®) into the affected vein. Radiofrequency energy (heat) is then delivered to the vein and seals it shut like EVLA. Once the bad vein is closed, blood is naturally rerouted to healthy veins, which improves venous circulation.

Varithena® (polidocanol injectable foam) is an FDA-approved prescription medicine injected into abnormal veins under ultrasound guidance to seal them shut. Some patients receiving Varithena® only need a single treatment. Additional treatment may be needed, depending on the number and size of veins to be treated.

Endovenous chemical ablation (also referred to as ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy) refers to the injection of a special medicine (sclerosant) into abnormal veins in order to seal them shut. As with other ablation procedures, the treatment is performed under ultrasound guidance to ensure safety, and blood flow is naturally redirected to healthy veins.