The procedure time can vary for each individual patient, depending on the severity and number of varicose veins. However, you can typically expect RF vein ablation to take around 30 to 60 minutes.
RF Vein Ablation at a Glance
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Consultation Required?
Yes
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Initial Results Seen In:
2 weeks
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Duration of Results:
Permanent
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Downtime:
Varies
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What It Treats:
- Varicose veins
- Chronic venous insufficiency
Dissolve Unwanted Varicose Veins
Get ready to feel like a new you with RF vein ablation — a minimally invasive procedure for varicose veins! This procedure uses radiofrequency energy to heat the vein walls, causing them to collapse. Over time, these varicose veins dissolve, resulting in smoother and clearer skin you can enjoy for years.
Benefits of RF Vein Ablation
Long-Term Relief
Vein ablation permanently closes the treated vein, ensuring that you won’t have issues from that vein again! Once you have fully recovered from the treatment, you can enjoy complete relief from varicose vein symptoms.
Minimal Downtime
After we perform your RF vein ablation in Columbus, you can return to your normal activities, except for intense exercise. That means you can go back to work, school, or wherever you may need to be right after your procedure.
No General Anesthesia
We do numb the area with a local anesthetic before insertion, but you won’t have to go under general anesthesia for the procedure. This minimizes your recovery time and allows you to drive yourself home afterward!
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How RF Vein Ablation Works
We first inject a numbing solution before inserting a catheter into the vein. This catheter heats with radiofrequency energy and, as we slowly draw it back out, it collapses the vein walls. This blocks blood flow to the problem vein to break it down — you’ll see an immediate reduction in the appearance of your varicose vein. Your body will naturally absorb it over several weeks to several months to get full results.
What to Expect
About Polaris Vein & Aesthetics
Founded by board-certified physician Dr. Amanda Cooper, MD, Polaris Vein & Aesthetics represents excellence in vascular solutions and aesthetic medicine. We emphasize a patient-first approach facilitated by some of the most qualified vein and aesthetic specialists in the region. At your first consultation, we will listen to your concerns to design a plan that meets your unique goals, whether that includes RF vein ablation in Columbus or our other state-of-the-art treatments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, you may experience mild discomfort during this procedure, but this treatment is not painful. We use local anesthetic to make sure you are numb and comfortable prior to beginning.
After receiving RF vein ablation in Columbus, you may experience soreness, bruising, swelling, or tugging during your recovery period. Although these side effects may last for a few weeks, they are temporary and will eventually resolve. You can return to your normal activities, with the only limitation being intense exercise, until you recover fully.
At Polaris Vein & Aesthetics, we offer several options to treat varicose veins. These include RF vein ablation, phlebectomy, VenaSeal, and Varithena. We can determine which of these treatments may be best for you in your initial consultation with us, based on your symptoms and goals.
