An Alternative to Vein Stripping Surgery
For years, men and women bothered by large deep-seated varicose veins have sought surgical treatment for the discomfort, unsightly appearance and potential complications of this common, but unpleasant medical condition. The VNUS Closure™ Procedure offers an alternative to the traditional method of radical surgical vein stripping. This new method is a minimally invasive therapy that has a success rate equal to the surgical treatment, but also has many important benefits for the patient. 

Significant Advantages for the Patient

• The VNUS Closure™ Procedure can be completed in the comfort of Dr. Mackay's office.
• VNUS Closure™ requires only local anesthesia and a tiny incision (vein stripping requires a larger incision and general anesthesia). There is no potential for scarring as in other surgical procedures.
• There is little or no pain after the treatment, and patients can resume their normal activities the next day.
• VNUS Closure™ is a better alternative for chronic deep large vein problems than other minimally invasive techniques available, such as phlebectomy and sclerotherapy.
• Best of all, for people who wear shorts or bathing suits in year-round warm climates like Florida, the legs are immediately presentable. There is little or no leg swelling, bruising or scarring that is typical of the traditional treatment methods.

Simple & Effective VNUS Closure™

• During the VNUS Closure™ Procedure, a tiny incision is made in the leg and a small, thin flexible tube called a catheter is inserted. A precise, pre-determined amount of radio frequency energy is delivered through the catheter to the damaged vein.
• The radio frequency energy causes the vein wall to heat up, collapse and seal shut - without harm to nearby tissue and with little or no discomfort for the patient.
• Dr. Mackay then performs an ultrasound, a sophisticated medical technology that combines sound waves and computers images to see inside the internal body. Ultrasound is used to make sure that blood flow is blocked permanently and that any leakage of blood has been eliminated.
• Then the catheter is removed, a bandage is placed on the incision site and the patient can go home. The only restriction is to avoid heavy lifting for a few days. Patients are also asked to wear a compression stocking for two to three days to aid healing.

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