VenaSeal is an FDA-approved medical adhesive system that closes diseased veins without thermal energy, multiple tumescent anesthesia injections, or surgical stitches.
No heat or multiple tumescent anesthesia injections are usually required. Treatment is performed through one catheter access point and generally takes 30 to 45 minutes.
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A duplex ultrasound scan maps the affected vein and guides precise catheter placement.
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The access area is numbed, and a small catheter is guided into the vein using live ultrasound imaging.
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Small amounts of VenaSeal adhesive are delivered along the vein while gentle pressure helps bond the vein walls together.
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The catheter is removed, a small bandage is applied, and most patients return home the same day.
What to expect after VenaSeal™. Most patients recover quickly and return to normal activities within days.
Outpatient procedure.
You go home the same day.
Outpatient procedure.
You go home the same day.
Outpatient procedure.
You go home the same day.
Outpatient procedure.
You go home the same day.
Outpatient procedure.
You go home the same day.
Why Patients Choose VenaSeal
VenaSeal closes the vein using medical adhesive rather than heat or tumescent anesthesia.
Because the vein is mechanically bonded closed, compression stockings may not be required after treatment. However, recommendations vary, and Dr. Kumar will provide instructions based on your procedure and individual needs.
No. Both are FDA-approved, catheter-based treatments that close affected veins without thermal energy, but they work differently.
Varithena uses prescription polidocanol microfoam to close the vein. VenaSeal uses a medical-grade cyanoacrylate adhesive to bond the vein walls together.
Dr. Kumar will recommend the most appropriate treatment based on your symptoms and vein anatomy.
A small injection of local anesthetic is used to numb the catheter entry point. You may feel a brief sting during this injection.
During treatment, some patients notice mild pressure, pulling, or awareness of the catheter. Significant discomfort is uncommon, but individual experiences may vary.
Medicare may cover VenaSeal when treatment is considered medically necessary and applicable coverage requirements are met.
Coverage may depend on symptoms, duplex ultrasound findings, previous conservative treatment, and the requirements of your insurance plan. Treatment performed solely for cosmetic reasons is generally not covered.
Our team will verify your benefits and discuss any authorization or out-of-pocket requirements before treatment.
Call 661-324-4100 to speak with our team about your coverage.
VenaSeal uses a medical-grade cyanoacrylate adhesive designed for closing affected veins.
Clinical studies have reported high vein-closure rates, but potential risks include inflammation, tenderness, allergic or hypersensitivity reactions, and blood clots. These complications are uncommon, but your doctor will review the potential benefits and risks before treatment.
Tell our team if you have previously experienced an allergic reaction to medical adhesives or cyanoacrylate products.
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