Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
Radiofrequency Vein Ablation (RFA)
Radiofrequency vein ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat varicose veins. Varicose veins are swollen, twisted veins that bulge under the skin, most commonly in the legs. They occur when damaged valves in the veins allow blood to pool instead of flowing efficiently back to the heart. This can cause a range of symptoms, like aching, cramping, swelling, and even discoloration of the skin.
Advantages of Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
RFA offers several advantages over traditional surgical vein removal:
Minimally invasive: RFA uses a thin catheter inserted through a tiny incision, minimizing scarring and discomfort compared to surgery.
Local anesthesia: Typically, only local anesthesia is needed, allowing you to remain awake during the procedure.
Quick recovery: RFA has minimal downtime, and most patients can resume normal activities within a day or two.
Effective: RFA is a highly effective treatment for varicose veins, with long-lasting results.
Safe: RFA is a safe procedure with a low risk of complications.
Conditions Treated by Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
RFA is primarily used to treat:
Varicose veins: This is the main use of RFA. It is effective in treating both large and small varicose veins.
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI): CVI is a condition caused by damaged veins that leads to poor blood flow in the legs. RFA can help improve symptoms of CVI, such as leg pain, swelling, and skin ulcers.
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It is important to note that RFA is not suitable for everyone. A consultation with a vascular specialist at Veins and Foot Clinic in Chennai can help determine if RFA is the right treatment option for you. They will consider your individual medical history and the severity of your varicose veins.
Conditions We Treat
- Varicose veins
- Superficial Venous Thrombosis Phlebitis
- Thread / spider veins
- Swollen leg
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- May turners syndrome
- Varicose veins in pregnancy
- Varicose veins in obese patients
- Restless leg syndrome
- Varicose veins of the testicles
- Recurrent Varicose Veins
- Hidden Varicose Veins
- Hemosiderin Brown Stains
- Lipo dermatosclerosis (LDS)
- Venous Eczema
- Leg Ulcers
- Vaginal and Vulval Varicose Veins
- Pelvic Congestion Syndrome (PCS)
