Correct varicose veins with the power of radiofrequency. Bulging, twisted, painful veins can form when blood when the valves in your veins are damaged. These large veins are called varicose veins and can affect the quality of your life. Aside from their appearance, varicose veins can also indicate a more serious issue: venous insufficiency. With cutting-edge technology, the vein specialists at the Leg & Vein Center can remove the major reflux pathway in the vein causing varicose veins to vanish and improving vein function. Erase these unsightly veins and treat venous insufficiency with Radiofrequency Ablation. How It Works Side Effects & Safety Am I a Candidate? How It Works Radiofrequency ablation uses a special catheter to deliver heat to the affected vein. After numbing the treatment area, your specialist will insert a catheter into the varicose vein and send out heated radio frequencies. By creating thermal injuries in the vein, the bulging vein will be encouraged to shrink and close. This procedure can take 30-45 minutes to complete, and patients may return home the same day. Further treatments may be needed to reach the desired outcome. Side Effects & Safety Patients rarely experience complications following this procedure. However, pain medication, compression bandages, and short downtime are recommended for optimal healing. Some bruising, burning, or sensitivity of the treatment area may occur after treatment, but this is typically short-lived. Radiofrequency ablation carries the risk of rare side effects, including blood clots, infection, or lasting pain. Your specialist may recommend exercises to help prevent the possibility of clotting. Contact your healthcare provider during recovery if you notice signs of infection, lasting inflammation, numbness or tingling in the legs or are experiencing chest pain or breathing issues. Am I a Candidate? Radiofrequency ablation can be an effective solution for patients with varicose veins. If you have painful varicose veins or are searching for treatment for venous insufficiency, consult with your doctor about this procedure. During your scheduled meeting at the Leg & Vein Center, tell our experts if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and share what medicines you take regularly such as blood thinners. If you have sensitivities to anesthesia, it is important to share this information during your consultation, as well. Your vein specialist can help determine if radiofrequency ablation is the best procedure for your needs. Learn More about Radiofrequency Ablation If you are searching for minimally invasive solutions for varicose veins, speak with an expert from the Cardiovascular Institute of the South Leg & Vein Center to learn if you could benefit from this procedure! Book an Appointment CIS Leg & Vein Centers operate in the following areas: Baton Rouge 8401 Picardy AvenueBaton Rouge, LA 70809 Phone (225) 308-0247 Toll-Free (225) 308-0247 Fax (225) 308-0249 Gray 191 Innovation Court, Suite AGray, LA 70359 Phone (985) 303-4100 Toll-Free (877) 846-0132 Fax (985) 303-4101 Houma 225 Dunn StreetHouma, LA 70360 Phone (985) 876-0300 Toll-Free (800) 445-9676 Fax (985) 876-4605 Jennings 422 Kade Drive, Suite 1Jennings, LA 70546 Phone (337) 388-6200 Toll-Free (844) 625-0436 Fax (337) 388-6201 Lafayette on Heymann 441 Heymann BoulevardLafayette, LA 70503 Phone (337) 289-8429 Toll-Free (877) 588-8429 Fax (337) 289-8431 Lafayette on Ambassador 2730 Ambassador Caffery ParkwayLafayette, LA 70506 Phone (337) 988-1585 Toll-Free (800) 582-2435 Fax (337) 981-4694 Meridian 4909 Great River DriveMeridian, MS 39305 Phone (601) 282-8980 Toll-Free (844) 643-6200 Fax 601-693-6561 New Iberia 500 North Lewis Street, Suite 100New Iberia, LA 70563 Phone (337) 367-5200 Toll-Free (800) 555-7604 Fax (337) 369-3074 Opelousas 1233 Wayne Gilmore Circle, Suite 450Opelousas, LA 70570 Phone (337) 942-3006 Toll-Free (800) 553-2394 Fax (337) 942-7744 Thibodaux 1320 Martin Luther King DriveThibodaux, LA 70301 Phone (985) 446-2021 Toll-Free (800) 340-7030 Fax (985) 493-3818 Westbank 1901 Manhattan Blvd, Building A, Suite 200Harvey, LA 70058 Phone (504) 354-5252 Toll-Free (833) 620-5252 Fax (504) 354-5253 Zachary 6550 Main Street, Suite 1000Zachary, LA 70791 Phone (225) 654-1559 Toll-Free (877) 654-3965 Fax (225) 654-6212