Bethesda Varicose Vein Treatment Center
6410 Rockledge Drive
Suite 500
Bethesda MD 20817
Phone: 866-671-9824
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Radiofrequency Occlusion in Bethesda, MD
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 Capitol Vein & Laser Centers - Bethesda
Capitol Vein & Laser Center offers patients treatment with the latest in vein therapy at all three of their locations (Bethesda, MD Frederick MD and Charles Town, WV). The entire team, including Paul McNeill, MD, FACS and Garth Rosenberg, MD, FACS, is devoted to integrating the latest in vein technology with their practice. Both board certified phlebologists (2 of only 4 in the entire state of Maryland) are very active on the national level teaching vein diagnosis and treatment. With years of medical experience working with patients that suffer from varicose veins and spider veins, the Capitol Vein & Laser Center team offers varicose veins sufferers the finest treatments available.
Drs. McNeill and Rosenberg have both hosted numerous symposia at their office teaching other physicians current management principles and nuances of a successful practice. They are both also involved with clinical research documenting the safest and most effective treatment options available.
What sets this practice apart from other in the area is the doctors’ commitment to the comprehensive and full treatment of their patients. Not only is the source of venous reflux resolved with VNUS Closure, but the residual varicose veins that may be painful or cosmetically undesirable are addressed. All care is rendered by the physicians, who are very closely involved with patient care from the moment the evaluation begins. Patients have outstanding results and are quite willing to refer friends and family members for care to this fine practice.