New Year, Healthier Veins: Kickstart Health with Minimally Invasive Vein Treatments

Studies show that 25% of adults in the United States have chronic venous disease. With the new year bringing fresh motivation to take better care of your health, veins deserve a spot on any list of resolutions.

If you’ve been dealing with leg pain, swelling, visible veins, or heaviness that makes it hard to stay active, minimally invasive vein treatments offer safe and effective ways to feel better.

At Vascular Surgery Associates, LLC, we help patients understand the cause of their symptoms and choose the right treatment plan to restore comfort, confidence, and mobility.

Understanding the problem: Why veins struggle

Your veins carry blood back to your heart, but when the valves inside them weaken or fail, blood can pool in the legs. This condition is called venous insufficiency. When blood isn’t circulating properly, it can cause symptoms such as:

• Visible varicose or spider veins
• Aching or heavy legs
• Swelling around the ankles
• Burning, throbbing, or nighttime cramping
• Skin discoloration near the ankles

These symptoms can worsen over time, which is why early treatment is impactful. The good news? Today’s vein procedures are quick, minimally invasive, and require little to no downtime. We offer four cutting-edge vein treatments:

1. Sclerotherapy for spider and small varicose veins

Sclerotherapy is one of the most widely used vein treatments, and for good reason. During the procedure, we use a tiny needle to inject a special fluid into the problem vein. The solution irritates the vein walls, making them stick together and close. Your body naturally absorbs the closed vein over time.

Treatments usually take less than 30 minutes. It’s especially effective for spider veins and smaller varicose veins. Many patients return to normal activities right away, making it a convenient option for busy schedules.

2.      Varithena® microfoam for larger, harder-to-treat veins

For larger varicose veins, Varithena offers a foam-based approach that allows treatment of larger veins that cannot be treated by traditional sclerotherapy. Because it does not heat the vein, it  also allows treatment of veins below the knee that standard vein ablation procedures cannot.

Varithena treats the larger varicose veins that in the past required an operating room and surgical incisions to remove. Now the patient can be treated in the office without pre-operative testing and lab work. They also avoid the post-operative issues related to incision healing and the down time associated with that. 

3.      VenaSeal™: A modern vein glue delivering fast results

VenaSeal utilizes a medical-grade adhesive to seal problem veins shut using no heat. This allows VenaSeal to be used below the knee where the proximity of nerves to the veins prohibited use of any heat based ablation techniques.

During treatment, we use ultrasound to guide a thin catheter (flexible tube) into the affected vein and deliver small adhesive drops. Once sealed, blood naturally reroutes to healthy veins. Many patients love VenaSeal because:

• It requires minimal recovery time
• You can often skip compression stockings afterward
• It causes little discomfort

VenaSeal is an option for people with venous insufficiency who want quick results without downtime.

4.      ClosureFast™ radiofrequency ablation

ClosureFast is a highly effective treatment that uses controlled radiofrequency (RF) heat to close diseased veins. A small catheter delivers gentle heat inside the vein, causing the walls to collapse and seal. Then, the body redirects blood flow to healthier veins.

This procedure has been in use for many years with excellent success rates. Most sessions take under an hour, and patients often notice an improvement in symptoms within just a few days.

ClosureFast helps relieve aching, swelling, and fatigue in the legs while providing long-term relief from venous insufficiency.

Choosing the treatment that is right for you

Everyone’s vein health differs, which is why personalized care matters. At Vascular Surgery Associates, LLC, we take time to evaluate your symptoms, venous ultrasound results, and personal goals before recommending a treatment option. Many patients can be treated just with conservative therapy, such as compression stockings and leg elevation. For those patients who fail conservative therapy Vascular Surgery Associates has the full gamut of procedural options available to maximize your vein health and happiness

This new year, consider giving yourself the gift of healthier veins. Whether addressing discomfort, improving circulation, or reducing the appearance of visible veins, we offer solutions tailored to your needs.

With today’s minimally invasive treatments, you can step into the year feeling lighter, stronger, and more confident from the inside out. Call Vascular Surgery Associates, LLC’s nearest Maryland office to arrange a vein health consultation, or use the online form to submit your inquiry today.