VenaSeal™
The VenaSeal™ Closure System is a cutting-edge, FDA-approved, minimally invasive medical treatment used to permanently close varicose veins and correct chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). While traditional procedures rely on thermal energy (heat) to destroy a damaged vein, VenaSeal™ takes a fundamentally different approach by using a specialized medical adhesive to seal the diseased vessel shut. Performed right inside the Vein & Wound Center of LA, this innovative procedure offers a remarkably gentle patient experience with virtually no downtime.
VenaSeal™ is highly effective at treating underlying vein valve failure and eliminating the painful, progressive symptoms that accompany varicose veins, including:
Bulging, Rope-Like Varicose Veins: Prominent blue or purple surface veins that twist and protrude along the calves or thighs.
Chronic Leg Heaviness: A persistent, heavy, or sluggish sensation in the lower limbs that grows increasingly fatiguing by the end of the day.
Deep Muscle Throbbing or Aching: Continuous soreness or general leg discomfort that worsens during prolonged sitting or standing.
Nighttime Leg Cramping: Sudden, painful muscle spasms (“Charley horses”) that repeatedly disrupt your sleep.
Swelling and Skin Irritation: Chronic fluid retention around the ankles, coupled with dry, itchy, or red skin over the affected veins.
The primary target of VenaSeal™ is chronic venous insufficiency, a condition where the tiny one-way valves inside your leg veins weaken or fail. Instead of pumping blood efficiently upward against gravity, these broken valves allow blood to flow backward and pool heavily in your lower extremities, causing veins to stretch, stretch, and bulge.
During a VenaSeal™ session, our vascular specialist uses real-time ultrasound guidance to advance a tiny, flexible catheter into the malfunctioning vein through a single microscopic entry point. Small, precise amounts of the proprietary medical adhesive are systematically delivered along the length of the vein. The specialist applies light external pressure to the leg, causing the vein walls to securely adhere to one another and seal completely shut. Your blood flow is instantly and naturally rerouted through healthy surrounding veins, dropping the deep tissue pressure and restoring proper circulation. Over time, your body safely and naturally reabsorbs the closed vessel.
Because VenaSeal™ does not utilize heat to close the vein, it provides several unique benefits that distinguish it from thermal ablation methods like laser (EVLT) or radiofrequency (RFA):
No Tumescent Anesthesia Required: Thermal treatments require a series of numbing fluid injections along the entire pathway of the vein to protect surrounding tissues from heat. VenaSeal™ requires only a single, tiny injection of local anesthetic at the initial catheter entry point.
No Risk of Thermal Nerve Injury: Because there is no heat involved, there is absolutely zero risk of skin burns or thermal damage to adjacent nerves, making it exceptionally safe for treating veins lower down on the leg or near the ankle.
No Compression Stockings Needed: In most clinical cases, patients do not need to wear tight medical compression stockings after a VenaSeal™ procedure. This makes it an incredibly popular option during warm Los Angeles summers.
Immediate Return to Daily Life: The entire procedure takes only 30 to 45 minutes. Without the soreness associated with heat treatments, you can walk right out of the clinic and return to your normal daily activities and light exercise immediately.
VenaSeal™
Medical adhesive seals vein
Local at entry site
Same day
Varithena®
Microfoam sclerosant injected
Local only
Same day
ClariVein® (MOCA)
Mechanical + sclerosant catheter
Local only
Same day
Endovenous Laser (EVLA)
Heat closes vein with laser
Local + tumescent
1–2 days
Radiofrequency (RFA)
Heat closes vein with RF energy
Local + tumescent
1–2 days
Sclerotherapy
Injection of liquid/foam sclerosant
None
Immediate
When it comes to your circulatory health, you deserve specialized, compassionate care. At Vein and Wound Center of LA, we focus entirely on your long-term relief and recovery:
Our vein specialists possess advanced training in vascular medicine and complex wound care, ensuring you receive the highest standard of medical excellence.
We utilize the latest in-office diagnostic ultrasound and a comprehensive array of modern, non-surgical vein closure systems.
We are uniquely equipped to treat everything from early-stage spider veins to advanced varicose veins and complex venous ulcers under one roof.
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all treatments. We analyze your unique anatomy and lifestyle to recommend the exact treatment pathway—whether VenaSeal™, thermal ablation, or Varithena®—that fits you best.
Step 1: Consultation & Ultrasound Mapping: We perform a detailed duplex venous ultrasound to carefully map your leg anatomy, trace the exact source of your venous backflow, and confirm if VenaSeal™ is the ideal match for your care.
Step 2: Virtually Painless Closure: The entry point is numbed, the catheter is gently positioned under ultrasound guidance, and the medical glue is applied to seal the vein. The process takes less than an hour and involves minimal discomfort.
Step 3: Instant Recovery: A tiny bandage is applied over the entry site, and you walk right out of our clinic to seamlessly continue your day.
No. Most patients feel only mild pressure or pulling. Since no heat or multiple injections are required, the procedure is very comfortable.
Most patients walk immediately after treatment and return to daily activities the same day. Unlike other procedures, compression stockings are usually not required afterward.
Laser ablation uses heat and requires multiple anesthesia injections. VenaSeal™ uses adhesive, requires fewer needle sticks, and eliminates the risk of thermal burns.
Risks are rare but may include mild inflammation, bruising, or allergic reaction to the adhesive. Your vein specialist will determine if you are a good candidate.
Clinical studies show excellent long-term closure rates. Once a vein is sealed with VenaSeal™, it does not reopen, although new varicose veins may appear over time.
Don’t let visible veins or self-consciousness hold you back from living your life to the fullest.
Schedule a consultation with our vein specialists today to receive a personalized treatment plan.
