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What is the difference between the laser procedure and radiofrequency ablation (CLOSURE procedure)?

April 26, 2017ablation closure difference laser procedure radiofrequency

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What is the difference between the laser procedure and radiofrequency ablation (CLOSURE procedure)?

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Both procedures are FDA-approved, non-surgical methods of treating varicose veins. They are very similar in terms of how you are treated and what you will experience. The results for both procedures are excellent and this becomes a physician preference. The main difference is in the type of energy delivered by the catheter.