Endovenous Thermal Ablation for Varicose Veins in Boulder, CO

Varicose veins produce significant symptoms and can lead to serious medical conditions. Not long ago, the only available treatment for varicose veins was surgical vein stripping, a procedure that required invasive surgery and a lengthy recovery period. Patients now have access to safer, less invasive alternatives. Boulder Vein Center is pleased to offer state-of-the-art procedures that will eliminate varicose veins. We offer thermal ablation treatment in Boulder, CO.

ClosureFast™ Thermal Ablation treatment is a clinically proven in-office procedure that takes about one hour. There is minimal to no scarring, and no general anesthesia or hospitalization is required for this varicose vein treatment. Our patients can return to their normal routine quickly and the procedure is covered by most insurance carriers.

Safe and Effective Thermal Ablation for Vein Issues

Thermal Ablation Vein Removal (Radiofrequency)

During your initial visit to our office, you will be seen by one of our registered vascular technologists for an ultrasound. This will be followed by a consultation with Dr. Richard Fox or Dr. Akin Beckley to determine if you are an eligible candidate for endovenous thermal ablation (radiofrequency-RF).

This is a minimally invasive treatment that uses heat to seal off the diseased vein so blood gets rerouted to nearby healthy veins. It is utilized on the great and/or small saphenous veins if they are found to be incompetent or have reflux and has clear benefits over surgery. Benefits include:

• Success rate of up to 98%
• Minimal-to-no scarring or hospitalization
• A low risk of complications
• A faster improvement in patients’ quality of life compared to laser ablation
• Excellent patient satisfaction
• Lower rates of pain, bruising, and complications

Most patients report a noticeable improvement in symptoms within 1-2 weeks following their procedure. Endovenous thermal ablation was first pioneered in 1999 and is an FDA-approved procedure for the treatment of varicose veins. Dr. Richard Fox was one of the first surgeons in Boulder to offer this procedure to our community.

Thermal Ablation Procedure Information

A local anesthetic is injected into the leg to numb the area. Once this is complete, a Closurefast™ catheter is inserted in advance of the treatment starting point in the vein. This is done utilizing ultrasound guidance.

Radiofrequency is emitted through the catheter, and the heat seals the vein as the catheter is withdrawn. The veins that are closed are superficial veins that handle less than 5% of the body’s blood flow. The blood is automatically routed to other, healthy veins.

The procedure itself takes about 45 minutes, depending on how many veins are being treated in a single visit. This treatment has lower rates of pain, bruising, and complications.

Some patients may experience temporary soreness or some slight swelling. This is treated effectively with over-the-counter pain relievers and typically subsides within the first five days. The small incision site(s) are covered with steri-strips, and the leg(s) are wrapped with ACE bandages or compression socks.

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Varicose Vein Removal Frequently Asked Questions

We invite you to come experience our award-winning surgical services in Boulder, CO. Call us at (303) 449-8346 to schedule your visit today. We’d be honored to provide you with the answers you’ve been looking for and help achieve your goals.