Radiofrequency vein ablation aka RFA is a minimally invasive technique to remove the unhealthy and damaged veins. This treatment method is medicare-approved and completely safe for different age groups. However, if someone has infections or active bleeding disorders then they should avoid it. RFA is one of the most effective treatments for varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency.
For treatment a RFA device is used. It heats the damaged veins and seals them up permanently. When the vein is sealed, we ensure the blood flow is redirected to the healthier veins, and with time the body absorbs the closed veins making them completely invisible.
Conditions
At Team MD, our orthopedic specialists provide expert evaluation and treatment for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. From spine and joint pain to sports injuries and advanced surgeries, our goal is to reduce pain, restore mobility, and help you get back to your daily activities.
Varicose veins are enlarged and twisted veins that happen due to poor blood flow. Common symptoms include leg pain, heaviness, swelling, and bulging veins. RFA heats and closes them and redirects the blood to health veins.
It is a venous disease that happens when vein valves don’t function properly which makes the blood flow backward to the leg and pool there. It causes swelling, skin changes, and discomfort. With RFA, we treat the faulty veins responsible for it.
Venous reflux is a condition that rises when one-way valves inside the veins stop functioning properly making the blood flow in the wrong direction. It leads to various other conditions and symptoms. RFA seals the refluxing vein and restores proper circulation.
Venous leg ulcers develop around ankles due to long-term venous insufficiency. Many of our patients were suffering from it for a long time, before they visited us. RFA addresses and treats the underlying problem and improves circulation supporting ulcer healing.
Side Effects
Most of our patients recover quickly after undergoing Radiofrequency Vein Ablation and resume their normal activities in no time. Serious complications in this treatment are very rare.
However, some patients experience mild and temporary side effects following the procedure. These effects are part of the natural healing process, so you don’t need to worry about them.
Here are some common side effects that you might have after RFA.
Why choose us
TeamMD holds an experience of 15 years in treating patients with venous diseases. As the technologies evolved, we integrated advanced ultrasound guided treatment to make the treatment faster and better. Our consultants diagnose your condition and create a personalized treatment plan, so you get back to your daily life as soon as possible.
No. At Team MD, we use local anaesthesia to numb the area of treatment, before we insert the catheter into the affected veins. Most of the patients remain unaffected during the treatment whereas some experience a mild sensation of pressure or warmth.
It depends on your health insurance plan. Some plans cover it whereas some don’t. At Team MD, we accept most PPO insurance for treating venous diseases using RFA.
Radiofrequency Vein Ablation is a quick outpatient procedure that is usually completed within 30 to 60 minutes depending on the size and number of veins. At Team MD, we use ultrasound guidance to precisely target the affected veins.
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