Varicose Vein Treatment with Adhesive
What is Varicose Vein Treatment with Adhesive?
One of the newest methods that increase patient comfort in varicose vein treatment is the use of adhesive. A medical-grade adhesive designed for human use is injected into the insufficient vein causing varicose veins (a functionally inactive vein) to seal the vein within seconds. This allows varicose veins to be treated without general or spinal anesthesia, without incisions or stitches (a non-surgical method). There is no need to wear compression stockings. If there are no varicose clusters (varicose veins the size of a finger), elastic bandages are not even necessary. If clusters are present, elastic bandages are applied only to those areas. Patients can resume normal life one hour after the procedure.
How Is It Applied?
Under ultrasound guidance, a small amount of local anesthesia is administered to the area of the source vein causing the varicosity. The catheter used for adhesive delivery is placed inside the varicose vein causing the problem and external varicosities. While adhesive is delivered from the catheter tip, the catheter is quickly withdrawn, sealing and closing the entire varicose vein inside.
After Treatment
Patients can continue their daily activities without interruption 45 minutes after the treatment is completed.
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Varicose vein treatment with adhesive is especially suitable for:
Those with severe venous insufficiency
Patients who want to avoid surgery or anesthesia
Individuals not suitable for laser or radiofrequency treatments
Active patients who wish to return to daily life quickly
However, careful evaluation is needed for individuals with advanced vein occlusion, active infection, or certain immune system disorders.
What Are the Advantages of Adhesive Treatment?
•Bruising, pain, and swelling at the treatment site within the first 24-72 hours are minimal or absent.
• Does not require general anesthesia or spinal anesthesia.
• Technically easier to perform than all other treatments.
• Success rate ranges between 97% and 100%.
• No risk of skin or nerve damage and numbness caused by heat in laser and radiofrequency treatments.
• Very comfortable and easy to perform for patients.
• Patients can return to work and daily life 45 minutes after the procedure on the same day.
• Very low or no risk of leaving stains or scars on the skin after treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. This method is generally painless. Anesthesia is not required during the procedure, and patients usually do not experience significant discomfort afterward.
No. Unlike other varicose vein treatments, this method does not require wearing compression stockings after the procedure.
Patients can walk immediately after the procedure, and most can return to their daily activities the same day.
No. It is not suitable for every patient. Suitability is determined through detailed Doppler ultrasound evaluation before treatment.
No. The medical adhesive used has been safely used for many years, and the risk of allergic reactions or side effects is very low.