✦ MEDICAL GLUE VEIN CLOSURE

Cyanoacrylate Closure (Glue)

Q: Is the glue safe inside the vein?

Yes. Medical-grade cyanoacrylate glue used for vein closure is well-studied and approved for use. It seals the vein, which is gradually absorbed and replaced by scar tissue over time.

Q: Will I need compression stockings?

Often not. One of the main advantages of glue closure is that compression stockings are usually not required after the procedure, making recovery more comfortable.

Q: How is glue different from laser or RFA?

All three close the diseased vein effectively. Glue closure avoids heat and tumescent anaesthesia, so recovery is more comfortable. Laser and RFA may be preferred in certain anatomical situations.

Q: Will the vein come back after glue treatment?

Long-term success is excellent in selected patients. Recurrence is uncommon with good technique and appropriate patient selection. Healthy weight, leg exercises and avoiding prolonged standing further support results.

Modern medical-grade glue is used to seal the affected vein from within — no heat, no compression stockings needed, with very fast recovery and excellent long-term results.

45–60 min PROCEDURE

Day Care HOSPITAL STAY

>95% SUCCESS RATE

Same Day RETURN TO WORK

What is Cyanoacrylate Closure (Glue)?

Cyanoacrylate Closure (medical glue) is a modern, minimally invasive treatment for varicose veins where a specialised medical-grade glue is delivered through a thin catheter to seal the diseased vein from inside. Unlike heat-based techniques (EVLA, RFA), this method does not require tumescent anaesthesia along the vein course, often does not need compression stockings afterwards, and offers a remarkably comfortable patient experience. Dr. Tejasree Vengala performs cyanoacrylate vein closure at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad, for selected patients with truncal varicose veins.

Suitable for adults with symptomatic varicose veins where Doppler confirms truncal vein incompetence, particularly those wanting to avoid compression stockings or who cannot tolerate tumescent anaesthesia.

How the Procedure Works

Ultrasound Mapping & Local Anaesthesia

The diseased veins are mapped using Doppler ultrasound. Local anaesthesia is given only at the catheter entry point.

Catheter Insertion

A thin catheter is gently advanced into the diseased vein under ultrasound guidance through a single small puncture.

Glue Delivery

Small, controlled doses of medical-grade cyanoacrylate glue are delivered along the vein, sealing it from inside in segments.

Manual Compression

Brief manual compression is applied during glue delivery to ensure complete vein closure.

Discharge & Quick Return

Patients walk immediately, are discharged within 30–60 minutes, and most return to normal activity the same day.

Outcomes

45–60 minDURATION

Day CareHOSPITAL STAY

>95%SUCCESS RATE

1 WeekFULL RECOVERY

Who Needs This Treatment?

→No heat used — no tumescent anaesthesia needed
→Often no compression stockings required after the procedure
→Single small puncture — almost no bruising
→Same-day return to office work and routine activities
→Highly comfortable patient experience
→Excellent long-term success in selected patients

Cyanoacrylate closure is one of the most comfortable varicose vein treatments available today — no heat, no long anaesthesia, often no stockings. For the right patient, it is a remarkably gentle way to fix a long-standing problem.

— — Dr. Tejasree Vengala, Consultant Proctologist & Laparoscopic Surgeon, Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the glue safe inside the vein?+

Will I need compression stockings?+

How is glue different from laser or RFA?+

Will the vein come back after glue treatment?+

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