St. Petersburg Varicose Vein Treatment Center
Mountcastle Vein Centers
Have Younger Legs!
5901 Sun Blvd.
Suite 113A
St. Petersburg FL 33715
727-258-5937
Radiofrequency Occlusion in St. Petersburg, FL
Radiofrequency occlusion is a treatment for varicose veins that reduces their appearance by removing them. It is an alternative to surgical removal, and is less invasive that surgical treatment. Radiofrequency occlusion works by heating the vein with a catheter, which closes the vein. The procedure has a high success rate and a low incidence of complications and side effects.
During the procedure, a vascular specialist uses an ultrasound image to map the vein's size and location, and then numbs the area with local anesthesia. A needle is then inserted into one end of the vein, and a radiofrequency emitting catheter is threaded into the vein. The catheter is heated inside the vein, and slowly drawn through the vein, causing it to close.
The recovery time after radiofrequency occlusion is short, and most patients can resume normal activities soon after treatment. The procedure causes less bruising than other, more invasive procedures, and gives better cosmetic results because only one single puncture is necessary for the treatment.
The cost for radiofrequency occlusion can vary, and is determined by the extent of varicose veins and the number of veins that need to be treated. For a consultation, including the cost of treatment for you, visit a vascular specialist today.
About Mountcastle Vein Centers
Have Younger Legs!
Finding a St. Petersburg varicose veins clinic with Dan Mountcastle, MD in the St. Petersburg area is a rather simple task. At Mountcastle Vein Centers, patients are granted the joyous freedom they desire from vascular dysfunction. With the latest and greatest medical technology, Dr. Mountcastle serves patients that have suffered from varicose veins and spider veins, getting them closer to a healthy and pain free future without having to sit in a hospital for prolonged periods. Furthermore, such procedures allow patients the freedom to get back to their everyday activities in minimal time without having to stay cooped up in the house all day healing from vein treatments. This St. Petersburg varicose veins center really cares about getting you back on your feet.
With Dr. Mountcastle, patients are able to get back to work faster and with less discomfort as well. With sclerotherapy and laser treatment for spider veins, patients can rest assured that their vascular disease is history, and that they are free to heal quickly with minimal side effects. Local anesthesia may be used to help lessen any chance of discomfort, yet modern medical technology makes St. Petersburg varicose veins treatments so simple that patients are treated with much less hassle and time.