Vein Treatment FAQ's > Endovenous (VNUS) Closure > What happens to the treated vein left behind in the leg?
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The vein simply becomes fibrous tissue after treatment. Over time, the vein will gradually incorporate into surrounding tissue. One study reported that 89% of treated veins are indistinguishable from other body tissue one year after the Closure procedure was performed
Last updated on January 17, 2010 by Sarah Yousuff, MD