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Clarivein – the latest advance in treatment:
The only downside of using a laser or the radiofrequency VnUS closure technique is that because both of these operations destroy the main varicose vein by using locally applied heat, it is necessary to surround the vein with saline and local anaesthetic to protect the surrounding structures and reduce pain.
To do this quite a lot of fluid is injected along the track of the vein from the groin to the knee and this can be a bit uncomfortable for the patient. Although less painful than a high tie and strip there are still a few days of post-op pain for the patient after lasering.