Varicose veins, also known as vein enlargement, can become a bigger problem as they progress. It is possible to get rid of varicose veins without surgery, which, in addition to deteriorating the aesthetic appearance, causes complaints such as swelling, pain or cramps in the legs, as well as serious problems such as infection, bleeding and ulcer (wound) formation on the skin. Near East University Hospital Cardiovascular Surgery Department Specialist Prof. Dr. Barçın Özcem says that they offer patients a comfortable recovery option with the Venaseal method, which is considered the most up-to-date and innovative varicose vein treatment in the world.
Venaseal method is also known as biological bonding.
Venaseal, which is the most up-to-date varicose vein treatment method in the world today, is carried out using a new product approved by the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The main ingredient of the product, which has biological adhesive properties, is currently used as tissue adhesive in some cardiovascular surgery operations. The Venaceal method is applied by injecting biological adhesive into the varicose vein and closing the vein by gluing it.
Prof. Dr. Barçın Özcem: “We now benefit from innovative non-surgical methods in varicose vein treatments.”
“Although surgical treatment methods first come to mind when varicose vein treatment is mentioned, non-surgical and robotic techniques used today have become new and increasingly popular treatment methods,” said Prof. Dr. Barçın Özcem stated that innovative methods are used in the treatment of varicose veins at Near East University Hospital, and that the surgical method is applied to very few patients who have to.
Prof. Dr. Barçın Özcem explains the application of the Venaseal method: “This method is a procedure that must be performed under ultrasound guidance, like laser and radiofrequency methods. Before the procedure, the patient must be examined in detail by the practitioner using Doppler ultrasound and the varicose veins must be mapped. “The treatment of varicose veins is provided by injecting adhesive material through the catheter inserted into the varicose vein,” he explains.
Unlike other methods, the Venaseal method does not require any anesthesia. Very successful results are also obtained as an aesthetic varicose vein treatment method.
After the application, there is no bruising or pain due to the procedure. The process usually takes 10-15 minutes. Although rare, the Venaseal method can be used in combination with other methods.
Prof. Dr. Barçın Özcem says that the Venaseal method is a more comfortable procedure than other varicose vein treatments. Prof. Dr. Özcem said, “There is no need for anesthesia with the Venaseal method, which is simple and can be performed on an outpatient basis. Compared to laser and radiofrequency applications, which are other high-tech methods, there is less pain and bruising and faster recovery. “Again, compared to classical methods, there is generally no need for bandages and compression stockings after the procedure,” he says.
