Varicose vein treatment is a continuously evolving process. Early treatments involved removing the vein surgically, but this is no longer common practice.
As techniques and equipment improved, other less invasive treatments developed, including Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) and Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy (UGS) to treat even the largest of varicose veins.
Dr Henryk Poczwa was the first Phlebologist in New Zealand to introduce the revolutionary laser treatment into New Zealand in 2002, and today, he is still a leading pioneer in varicose vein treatment with the introduction of the Venaseal Closure System.
As techniques and equipment improved, other less invasive treatments developed, including Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) and Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy (UGS) to treat even the largest of varicose veins.
Dr Henryk Poczwa was the first Phlebologist in New Zealand to introduce the revolutionary laser treatment into New Zealand in 2002, and today, he is still a leading pioneer in varicose vein treatment with the introduction of the Venaseal Closure System.
How varicose veins form
Why varicose veins form is still up for debate, but it is believed genetics play an important role. Someone who’s parents suffer from the disease will have a 90% chance of developing varicose veins.
How they do form is understood very well. At their basic level, varicose veins are a circulatory problem, with blood not being pumped up through the legs effectively enough.
Your blood needs to fight gravity on the way back to the heart, so the veins in your legs have a one-way valve, allowing the blood to move upwards, pump by pump. If these valves aren’t working properly, the blood starts to pool, causing the vein to swell or twist.
This results in bulges in the vein, which protrude from the skin, and if left untreated, can result in serious health issues.
How they do form is understood very well. At their basic level, varicose veins are a circulatory problem, with blood not being pumped up through the legs effectively enough.
Your blood needs to fight gravity on the way back to the heart, so the veins in your legs have a one-way valve, allowing the blood to move upwards, pump by pump. If these valves aren’t working properly, the blood starts to pool, causing the vein to swell or twist.
This results in bulges in the vein, which protrude from the skin, and if left untreated, can result in serious health issues.
What is Venaseal?
The Venaseal Closure System is an alternative new treatment which is achieved in a quicker time, requires less injections, and is performed using no local anaesthetic.
The treatment starts with an ultrasound of the leg in order to map out the damaged vein. Then a small catheter is inserted into the bottom of the vein and pushed up into the leg. It may sound painful, but there are no nerves in a vein, so you can’t feel anything!
Once the catheter is in place, the Venaseal glue is injected, and the doctor will literally push down on your leg, sealing the vein shut.
The catheter is moved down a few centimetres and more glue is injected, and then again and again until the entire vein is literally sealed shut from the inside.
Once the affected vein is closed, blood is immediately re-routed through other healthy veins in the leg.
The treatment starts with an ultrasound of the leg in order to map out the damaged vein. Then a small catheter is inserted into the bottom of the vein and pushed up into the leg. It may sound painful, but there are no nerves in a vein, so you can’t feel anything!
Once the catheter is in place, the Venaseal glue is injected, and the doctor will literally push down on your leg, sealing the vein shut.
The catheter is moved down a few centimetres and more glue is injected, and then again and again until the entire vein is literally sealed shut from the inside.
Once the affected vein is closed, blood is immediately re-routed through other healthy veins in the leg.
What to expect after Venaseal treatment
The convenience of the Venaseal procedure is with no surgery, chemicals or anaesthetic, the procedure is performed as an outpatient and with virtually zero recovery time.
Patients are encouraged to walk around immediately after treatment, and can return to work and regular activities the same day.
Because there is no cutting, stitches are not required, so patients don’t have to worry about healing or infection.
The glue used by Venaseal is a medical grade adhesive and is soft and elastic. It seals the vein quickly and does not hinder movement in the legs afterwards.
Patients are encouraged to walk around immediately after treatment, and can return to work and regular activities the same day.
Because there is no cutting, stitches are not required, so patients don’t have to worry about healing or infection.
The glue used by Venaseal is a medical grade adhesive and is soft and elastic. It seals the vein quickly and does not hinder movement in the legs afterwards.
Make an appointment today for a Venaseal consultation
Minimally invasive, with a very high success rate and virtually no recovery time, the Venaseal procedure is perfect for those who have had previous apprehension about varicose vein treatment.
This treatment is relatively new in the industry, and as such the Vein and Skin Clinic is one of the very few clinics in New Zealand practicing the Venaseal Closure System technique.
If you would like to know more, or would like to book in for a consultation with one of our medical experts, then please feel free to contact us today.
Having successfully treated over 3000 cases in New Zealand, Dr Henryk Poczwa, Dr Lorraine Smith and Dr Jarrod Newell are the foremost experts when it comes to varicose vein treatments.
This treatment is relatively new in the industry, and as such the Vein and Skin Clinic is one of the very few clinics in New Zealand practicing the Venaseal Closure System technique.
If you would like to know more, or would like to book in for a consultation with one of our medical experts, then please feel free to contact us today.
Having successfully treated over 3000 cases in New Zealand, Dr Henryk Poczwa, Dr Lorraine Smith and Dr Jarrod Newell are the foremost experts when it comes to varicose vein treatments.
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