This is fantastic news for those people suffering from varicose vein disease !!<\/p>\n
Earlier this year the Department of Health has added to the Medicare Benefit Scheme the use of Medical Grade Adhesives (Cyanoacrylate).<\/strong><\/p>\n
What this means that there is finally a rebate available to patients who fulfil the required criteria for access to the Medicare Benefit Scheme.<\/p>\n
At Specialist Vein Care we are proud to offer VenoBlock and VeinOff.<\/p>\n
This is essentially medical grade superglue. The product is a form of cyanoacrylate, similar to that used in a host of other medical areas such as closing skin lacerations. It is used by orthopaedics, interventional radiologists to close off brain aneurysms and by dentists amongst others.<\/p>\n
These adhesives are extremely safe.<\/p>\n
Once injected into the diseased vein they act by sealing the vein which then disintegrates and gets reabsorbed.<\/p>\n
Once injected into vein the glue sets within seconds.<\/p>\n
Several veins can be treated at the same time.<\/p>\n
VenoBlock and VeinOff are extremely efficacious with much published data backing up their effectiveness and safety.<\/p>\n
Their specific uses vary slightly depending on the size of the vein, its length and its depth in the leg.<\/p>\n
There are many advantages to this form of therapy including:<\/p>\n
At Specialist Vein Care, Dr. Ivor Berman and his staff are specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of vein disease, utilising minimally invasive procedures.<\/p>\n
Depending on your particular circumstance, the best form of therapy would be determined.<\/p>\n
We can discuss your particular venous issue, discuss options (including the potential use of Medical adhesives if appropriate), creating an individualised treatment plan if required.<\/p>\n
To make an appointment today to have your venous disease assessed by Dr Berman<\/a>, please phone <\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"