Heavy, aching legs can make a workday feel much longer. You may notice bulging veins, swelling around your ankles or discomfort after standing. If a scan shows that faulty vein valves are causing these problems, closing the affected vein may help. VenaSeal treatment in Bangalore is one option that uses medical adhesive instead of heat. In a clinical study, 94.4% of treated main leg veins remained closed after three years. That is encouraging evidence, but your result depends on your own condition.
Book a consultation at Pinhole Clinic to understand whether this treatment suits you.
What is VenaSeal?
VenaSeal is a treatment that closes a faulty vein using a small amount of medical adhesive. It is also called vein glue treatment. The adhesive is designed for medical use; it is not ordinary household glue.
The treatment targets veins where blood flows backwards because the valves do not close properly. Once the affected vein is closed, blood travels through other working veins. A Doppler ultrasound scan helps the doctor identify which vein needs treatment. VenaSeal does not remove every visible vein in one session.
How does VenaSeal work?
VenaSeal treatment in Bangalore starts with an assessment and a treatment plan. The procedure usually follows four steps:
- Check the vein. The doctor uses ultrasound to locate the faulty vein and guide the treatment.
- Numb the entry point. A small injection numbs the skin. The doctor then places a thin tube, called a catheter, into the vein.
- Apply the adhesive. Small amounts of adhesive are released through the catheter. Gentle pressure helps the vein walls stick together.
- Finish and check. The catheter is removed, and the entry point is covered. The team explains walking, follow-up and aftercare.
VenaSeal avoids the repeated injections of numbing fluid around the vein that heat treatments usually need. However, it still involves a needle and a catheter. You should not expect a completely needle-free procedure.
Who may be suitable?
You may be considered if you have symptoms and a scan confirms backwards blood flow in a suitable vein near the skin. Symptoms can include aching, heaviness and swelling. The size, shape and position of your veins also matter.
Tell the doctor about previous blood clots, medicines, pregnancy and any allergies. A known allergy to the adhesive rules out VenaSeal. Certain active vein inflammations and serious infections also make it unsuitable.
If you are considering VenaSeal treatment in Bangalore, bring earlier scan reports. They help the doctor understand what has already been checked.
What are the benefits?
VenaSeal uses no heat, so it avoids heat-related injury around the treated vein. It also avoids the numbing injections needed along the vein during laser or RFA treatment. Many patients can walk soon afterwards, subject to the team’s checks.
Compression stockings are not routinely needed for every patient having glue closure. Your doctor may still recommend them, particularly if you have another treatment at the same time.
The main aim is to improve symptoms caused by faulty veins. Results vary, and smaller visible veins may need separate treatment.
VenaSeal, laser or RFA: what is the difference?
All three methods close an affected vein. The main difference is how they do it.
| Question | VenaSeal | Laser | RFA |
|---|---|---|---|
| What closes the vein? | Medical adhesive | Laser heat | Radiofrequency heat |
| Is heat used? | No | Yes | Yes |
| What numbing is needed? | Usually at the entry point | Entry point and fluid around the vein | Entry point and fluid around the vein |
| Are stockings needed? | Depends on your plan | Often advised | Often advised |
| What affects the choice? | Scan findings and adhesive allergy history | Scan findings and medical history | Scan findings and medical history |
Which treatment should you choose?
There is no single best method for everyone. Your scan, symptoms, previous treatment and preferences guide the choice. In the VeClose trial, vein closure at three years was 94.4% with adhesive and 91.9% with RFA. These figures describe scan results in study patients, not a promise of symptom relief or Pinhole Clinic’s own outcomes.
Risks and possible side effects
You may have tenderness, bruising or inflammation along the treated vein. Some patients have an allergic or inflammatory reaction to the adhesive. Infection and a blood clot in a deep vein are also possible.
Before VenaSeal treatment in Bangalore, ask which symptoms should prompt a call to the clinic. Increasing pain, redness, swelling or fever needs medical advice. Sudden breathlessness, chest pain or signs of a severe allergic reaction need urgent medical care.
These risks are a reason to have a careful assessment. They also explain why follow-up matters, even when you feel well after treatment.
Recovery and returning to daily life
Walking is usually encouraged after the procedure. However, returning to work is different from returning to strenuous exercise. A desk job may need less recovery time than work involving long periods of standing or heavy lifting.
Follow your doctor’s advice on exercise, bathing, stockings and travel. Keep the follow-up appointments recommended for you. Symptoms may improve gradually, and some soreness can occur while the vein settles. Contact the clinic if recovery feels worse rather than better.
What does treatment cost?
At Pinhole Clinic, the current charge for VenaSeal treatment of a single limb is ₹1.7 lakh. This includes the Doppler assessment, prescribed medicines, compression stockings and follow-up care.
The final treatment plan and applicable charges are confirmed after clinical evaluation and review of the Doppler findings.
Consultation at Pinhole Clinic in Banashankari
Pinhole Clinic’s clinic in Banashankari Stage II serves patients from nearby areas, including Jayanagar and JP Nagar. Dr Rohit Madhurkar, an interventional radiologist, can assess the problem and discuss treatment options.
At your appointment, explain what troubles you most: pain, swelling, skin changes or visible veins. Bring your medicines list and previous reports. Ask what improvement is realistic and whether more than one procedure may be needed. A clear plan should explain the reason for treatment, likely recovery and total estimated cost.
Frequently asked questions
Is VenaSeal the same as glue treatment?
Yes. VenaSeal is a branded system that uses medical adhesive to close a faulty vein.
Will I need anaesthesia or needles?
Yes. The skin is usually numbed with an injection, and a catheter enters the vein. VenaSeal avoids the numbing fluid placed around the vein for heat treatments.
What happens to the adhesive afterwards?
The adhesive remains in the treated vein. Over time, tissue forms around it and the vein stays closed. Blood uses other working veins.[7]
Take the next step
Book an assessment for VenaSeal treatment in Bangalore at Pinhole Clinic. Understand your scan, compare suitable options and get a written treatment estimate before deciding.