Closure

Closure® - Radiofrequency Ablation
The Closure® Procedure uses radiofrequency (electricity) creates heat that destroys diseased veins. Access into the vein is achieved with a needle, a sheath is placed over a wire into the vein, the radiofrequency catheter is threaded through the vein to the highest point of disease, tumescent fluid is injected around the catheter, and the radiofrequency is turned on and slowly pulled back through the vein destroying the diseased vein. No stitches are required. Compression stockings are placed on the treated leg while you are on the operating room table, you walk for a half an hour after the procedure, and you go home or to work. As long as you have the compression stocking on the treated leg, you can do almost any activity. There is minimal pain and bruising. The procedure is done in the office rather than in the hospital. Dr. Powell uses this procedure for most varicose vein cases. 98% of patients who have undergone the Closure procedure are willing to recommend it to a friend or family member.

 

Closure RFS™ - Radiofrequency Ablation of Perforator Veins
A radiofrequency stylet is inserted via a needle to the diseased perforator vein. Tumescent may of may not be injected around the area to be treated, the radiofrequency machine is turned on, and the diseased perforator is destroyed. It is done in the office. Compression stockings are placed after the procedure. You can go home or to work the same day as the procedure. There is minimal pain and bruising. This procedure is state of the art for the treatment of diseased perforator veins.