Endovenous Ablation (VNUS ClosureFAST) is a minimally invasive ambulatory treatment performed at Elite Vein Centers. It is an alternative to surgical stripping of the saphenous vein. A small catheter is inserted, usually through a needle puncture in the skin, into the damaged vein. The radio frequency catheter is then inserted and goes up into the groin area. The doctor then numbs the vein with a local anesthesia and turns on the energy source. Blood no longer gathers and the varicose vein shrinks back to normal size. This procedure is performed in our office in about an hour. The patient is immediately ambulatory and ready to resume normal activities. Medically prescribed support hose and/or bandages may need to be worn for one week to assist in resolution of the vein. Bruising and/or soreness may occur after the procedure and should resolve in 1–2 weeks. Over-the-counter non-aspirin oral pain relieving medication may be taken as needed. There is very little pain during or after the treatment and you can see a big difference in just two weeks. Endovenous Ablation will normally treat the cause of most varicose veins but additional complimentary therapy may be necessary in some cases. About your surgeon:
Dr. Hakim is raising the bar in Michigan when it comes to the modern treatment of vein disorders, such as varicose veins and spider veins. Having performing more than 5000 general operations at Oakwood Hospital, he is using the same dedication to treat venous disease. Over the past year he has performed over 1000 vein procedures, including laser ablation (EVLA), radiofrequency closure, ambulatory phlebectomy, ultrasound guided sclerotherapy, and surface laser treatment. Dr. Hakim is a Board Certified in General Surgery, graduate of wayne state university school of medicine. Dr. Hakim is a fellow of American College of surgeons. Dr. Hakim has performed over 5000 operations at Oakwood Hospital in Michigan. He is the vice chief of surgery at oakwood hospital, and director of trauma surgery at oakwood annappolis hospital. Over the past years Dr. Hakim has dedicated to the treatment of venous disorders, including the outpatient treatment of varicose veins, spider veins (telangiectasia), swollen legs, lymphedema, chronic venous insufficiency. He has performed over 1000 vein treatment procedures in the past year. Dr, Hakim has specialized in both surgical and non surgical treatments of spider veins. He has experience performing a wide range of surgical procedures making him an expert in dealing with a variety cases that arrive at our offices. Our experience and knowledge allows us to combine the most effective technologies with proven methods of treatment of varicose and spider veins.
