What Is the VNUS Closure Procedure?

The VNUS closure procedure is used to treat varicose veins by using radio frequency energy to heat and close the veins from under the skin.

Function

• During the procedure, a catheter is inserted into the patient's leg. The energy is then sent into the body to seal the veins.

Duration

• People who undergo VNUS closure will most likely be under local anesthesia. The entire procedure should take less than an hour.

Compression

• Following the surgery, the patient will be required to wear a compression sock for one to twp weeks while the vein heals.

Benefits

• Most often, the VNUS closure procedure is pain-free and provides near-instant relief from varicose veins.

Warning

• Complications of VNUS closure include bleeding and infection. While safer than other varicose vein procedures, some people experience skin burns when undergoing VNUS.