If you have varicose veins, you’ve probably searched for vein treatments and found an array of choices that might sound intimidating. Some clinics still recommend invasive, thermal vein treatments to treat problematic veins—even when more favorable and convenient treatments are available.
At Florida Lakes Vein Center, we help our patients rediscover comfort with non-thermal vein treatment. Near Bradenton, FL, we want to help Florida natives understand that treating varicose veins doesn’t have to require long downtimes, surgeries, incisions, or discomfort.
If you’re looking for a more comfortable solution to your venous issues, visit our vein specialists and keep reading to explore our non-thermal vein treatments.
The Drawbacks of Thermal Vein Treatments
Thermal vein treatments, including procedures like endovenous thermal ablation, use heat energy to close off damaged veins.
These treatments use lasers or radiofrequency energy to seal the veins shut and reroute blood flow to healthier vessels. Thermal treatments are often preferable to true vein surgery, but they still have their own set of risks and disadvantages.
Thermal ablation treatment:
- Causes more discomfort than necessary. The procedure requires incisions and catheter insertion into the veins.
- Has a higher risk of nerve damage from the incisions, catheter guidance, and heat.
- Can increase the risk of blood clots and burns when compared to non-thermal treatments.
Benefits of Non-Thermal Vein Treatments
At Florida Lakes Vein Center, we only use non-thermal approaches to your vein care. Our 2 solutions for varicose veins, VenaSeal and Varithena, are FDA-approved treatments that seal off damaged veins for good.
1. No Downtime Necessary
We use ultrasound guidance to locate the varicose vein, then administer the solution through a syringe. Each treatment consists of small needle pokes—no incisions necessary!
This means you can get back to your day immediately after treatment.
2. Comfortable, Convenient Appointments
Unlike with thermal ablation, we don’t require general anesthesia or sedatives. You can come to us for non-surgical treatment and even drive yourself home after!
Depending on which treatment you receive, your appointment can take around 30 minutes—half of what it takes for thermal ablation.
3. Lower Risk for Complications
Since we don’t use any form of heat, you won’t be at risk for thermal-related injury, such as burns, skin discoloration, or nerve damage.
Our providers educate you on what side effects to expect after your treatment, which usually just consists of minor pain and swelling that dissipates shortly.
Beat the Heat and Explore Non-Thermal Vein Treatment
Near Bradenton, FL, Dr. T.C. Lackey II, D.O., leads our team in providing vein care to those suffering from varicose veins and more. When you need an efficient, comfortable solution to your venous concerns, explore non-thermal vein care with us.
Use our virtual vein screening tool to find out which treatment might be right for you. Or, you can request a screening with our team to speak with us in person about your vein health.