Columbia Vein Treatment Center
The Vein Clinic
1725 Devonshire Drive
Columbia SC 29204
866-928-7765
Radiofrequency Occlusion in Columbia, SC
Radiofrequency occlusion is a treatment for varicose veins that reduces their appearance by removing them. It is an alternative to surgical removal, and is less invasive that surgical treatment. Radiofrequency occlusion works by heating the vein with a catheter, which closes the vein. The procedure has a high success rate and a low incidence of complications and side effects.
During the procedure, a vascular specialist uses an ultrasound image to map the vein's size and location, and then numbs the area with local anesthesia. A needle is then inserted into one end of the vein, and a radiofrequency emitting catheter is threaded into the vein. The catheter is heated inside the vein, and slowly drawn through the vein, causing it to close.
The recovery time after radiofrequency occlusion is short, and most patients can resume normal activities soon after treatment. The procedure causes less bruising than other, more invasive procedures, and gives better cosmetic results because only one single puncture is necessary for the treatment.
The cost for radiofrequency occlusion can vary, and is determined by the extent of varicose veins and the number of veins that need to be treated. For a consultation, including the cost of treatment for you, visit a vascular specialist today.
About The Vein Clinic
Treating varicose veins and spider veins in South Carolina is Dr. Neal Reynolds, MD, FACS, a Columbia vein treatment specialist at Vein Specialist of the South. Offering Columbia residents the freedom to feel confident in their own skin again, Dr. Reynolds offers a number of minimally invasive options for patients that are seeking ways to treat venous health challenges in little time and with less recovery time. Many patients will find that sclerotherapy and laser treatment options are enough to get them on their way to healthier looking skin.
Dr. Reynolds and his entire team work diligently to provide the latest medical technology for those seeking Columbia vein treatment and offer patients the ability to feel confident in their own skin, the ability to get back to work in less time, and more comfortable treatment options. With the latest laser technology and minimally invasive techniques that are time tested and effective, many patients see results in very little time and as the body gradually heals, healthy vein-free skin is revealed. This Columbia vein treatment clinic is devoted to vascular care and the minimally invasive care.