South Austin Vein Center
5301-A Davis Lane, Suite 210 78749 Austin, TX, US

VenaSeal: VenaSealTM is a new minimally invasive treatment, invented by an interventional radiologist, that improves blood flow by sealing a diseased vein with a special medical adhesive. Traditional thermal energy procedures use heat to close a vein. The intense heat requires a large volume of numbing medicine, called tumescent, which is injected through several needle sticks. The injections may cause discomfort during the procedure and bruising after the procedure. Since no... heat is used during VenaSealTM treatment, tumescent medication is not needed. The VenaSealTM Procedure: After local anesthesia is given at the entry site to numb the area, a small catheter is inserted into the vein to be treated under US guidance. Once the catheter is in place, a small amount of specially formulated medical adhesive is instilled along the course of the vein sealing it closed. After the diseased vein is closed, the body naturally reroutes blood through nearby healthy veins. Compression stockings are usually not needed after the procedure. Clinical studies have demonstrated that the VenaSealTM procedure is safe and effective. The procedure is administered without the use of tumescent anesthesia, avoiding patient discomfort associated with multiple needle sticks and reduces recovery time. Many patients return to normal activity immediately after the procedure. See more

South Austin Vein Center is a proud sponsor of the Dripping Springs Youth Soccer Association. In his spare time, Dr. Di Iorio serves as a Commissioner and is a member of the DSYSA Board.

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Dr. Di Iorio is pleased to offer his patients Varithena, a new treatment option in vein disease. Varithena is a nonsurgical FDA approved microfoam (a mixture of medication and gas) that is used to treat a wide variety of varicose veins. Treatment involves injecting a small amount of Varithena through a catheter or small needle into a malfunctioning vein under US guidance. The Varithena microfoam fills and treats the desired section of the vein. The vein collapses and the ...microfoam is deactivated. When the malfunctioning vein collapses, blood flow shifts to healthier veins nearby. Over time the closed vein is absorbed by the body. Treatment with Varithena does not require any incisions or anesthesia and the procedure usually takes less than an hour. Varithena can be used to treat a wide range of varicose veins including: Tortuous (twisted) veins Veins above and below the knee Veins with small, medium, and large diameters Veins previously treated with other methods Varithena has been shown to improve symptoms related to or caused by varicose veins, including heaviness, achiness, swelling, throbbing and itching. In addition, most patients treated with Varithena experienced improved vein appearance. Call our office for a consultation today. (512) 614-1025

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