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WHAT IS VENABLOCKⓇ?
VenablockⓇ represents the most recent innovation in the treatment of varicose veins. Developed and launched in Turkey in 2014, more than 300.000 patients have been successfully treated so far with Venablock and to date, no single case of severe allergic reaction has been reported.
With this treatment, a medical “SuperGlue” is introduced in the dilated varicose vein, normally the saphenous vein, under ultrasound guidance, and the veins are permanently sealed.
WHY VENABLOCKⓇ IS SUPERIOR TO OTHER METHODS?
The advantages of VenablockⓇ as a varicose vein treatment are multiple:
- No need of hospitalisation or general anaesthetic. All the procedure takes place in an ambulatory setting. Faster recovery and no interference with your daily activities.
- Quick procedure, that can be performed in 30 minutes from start to end.
- No need of compression hosiery (if no concomitant procedures performed).
- Unlike other energy-based procedures, such as endovenous laser (EVLT) or radiofrequency (RF) ablation, there is no risk of skin burns or nerve damage.
WHAT IS THE GLUE MADE OF?
The glue is made of a medically approved polymer called cyanoacrylate, which is similar to what is used for the common “SuperGlue”. However, this cyanocrilate has been modified and tested to make it safe to use in humans and it is approved for medical use.
VenablockⓇ is not the first glue developed to treat varicose veins, but it is definitely more effective and, above all, safe. After being used in more than 300.000 vein treatments worldwide, with 5-year results recently published, the incidence of side effects is minimal, and no single case of severe allergic reactions have been described, as it has been the case with other glues.
THE PROCEDURE
The entire procedure is done in an office-based setting, and therefore, no need for hospitalisation. Once you are prepped, and positioned, local anaesthesia is injected just at the injection site, and a catheter will be introduced into your vein under ultrasound guidance, which will be used during the entire duration of the procedure. Once the position of the catheter is carefully checked, it is withdrawn, and simultaneously, a small volume of glue is injected. Your leg will be compressed by the assistant, and the glue will solidify in a matter of minutes. Once the catheter is extracted, a new scan with ultrasound is performed to check the shutting of the vein, and the procedure terminates.
Unless any additional procedure is performed, there is no need to wear any compression stockings, and the patient leaves the office on his or her own, and can resume daily activities.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
The day after the procedure, patients may feel a hard cord at the vein site, but this will eventually disappear and no foreign material is felt. Some discomfort may also be noted at the treated area, which is easily relieved with Paracetamol or Ibuprofen.
There is no need to wear any compression stockings (assuming no other procedures have been performed) , which represents a significant advantage as many patients find the stockings uncomfortable.
The treated vein will be transformed by the body to a non visible and non palpable fibrotic cord, in a process known as sclerosis.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHAT IS THE BEST METHOD TO TREAT MY LEG VEINS?
For thread veins, aka spider veins, microsclerotherapy is the treatment of choice,m which can be combined at times with laser or Thermavein treatment.
DOES SCLEROTHERAPY HURT?
WILL MY VEINS DISAPPEAR IMMEDIATELY AS I’VE SEEN IN SOME VIDEOS?
DO I NEED TO WEAR COMPRESSION STOCKINGS AFTER THE TREATMENT?
WHAT IS THE BEST TREATMENT FOR THREAD VEINS ON FACE?
ABOUT DR. ALMEIDA
As a Consultant surgeon, Dr. Almeida has been treating vein conditions for 2 decades, and he has personally performed thousands of these procedures at different clinics in Europe. He also teaches and trains medical professionals on these vein techniques. Therefore, if you need a skilled and expert professional to deal with your vein problem, whether cosmetic or more medical. Dr. Almeida is your “go-to” expert.
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