Why Stripping Created Doubt — And How Modern Treatments Restored Patient Trust

Although vein stripping is low-cost, it is often cumbersome, painful, and less effective. Patients who have undergone this older technique frequently report bruising, incomplete relief, and recurrence of symptoms. More importantly, the outcomes of stripping have contributed to a loss of faith in varicose veins treatment among the general public.

In many communities, the low cost of stripping surgery is outweighed by its reputation for failure. Patients who witnessed or experienced unsatisfactory results began believing that varicose veins cannot be treated successfully — a myth that lingered for years.

This widespread scepticism paved the way for a new generation of endovenous treatments that have not only restored results but also renewed public trust in modern varicose veins care.

The Shift: From Painful Surgery to Precision Procedures

The emergence of endovenous ablation techniques marked a major shift. These include:

Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLT)

Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)

Microwave Ablation

MOCA (Mechanochemical Ablation)

Venaseal Glue Closure

Each of these offers a less invasive, more precise alternative to stripping, with quicker recovery, minimal pain, and higher success rates.

Understanding the Cost of Modern Treatments in India

While stripping surgery may cost only ₹10,000–₹25,000, modern varicose veins treatment are understandably higher due to the use of advanced tools, imported devices, and precision techniques. Costs vary based on the method used and the expertise of the treating centre.

Typical Cost Range in High-Volume Centers:

  • Laser/RFA/Microwave Ablation: ₹75,000–₹150,000
  • MOCA Ablation (e.g., Flebogrif): ₹150,000–₹200,000
  • MOCA requires no thermal energy or tumescent anaesthesia
  • Quicker, less painful protocol compared to laser/RFA
  • Venaseal (Glue Closure): ₹200,000–₹250,000

Premium option

Can only treat proximal veins; distal veins may need adjunctive treatment

Despite the cost, patients find value in less downtime, minimal pain, and a renewed sense of trust in the procedure’s effectiveness.

Why MOCA Is a Game Changer

Earlier methods like laser, microwave, and RFA required multiple anesthesia injections across the treatment path (typically below the knee). Though effective, the pain and invasiveness limited patient comfort.

MOCA, by contrast:

  • Eliminates thermal damage
  • Requires no tumescent anesthesia
  • Minimises post-procedure bruising Is performed under ultrasound guidance through a single puncture
  • This reduction in patient discomfort, without increasing cost significantly, makes MOCA the preferred option at elite centres like IR Facilities

Summary

Modern interventional radiology has redefined varicose veins treatment. With laser, MOCA, RFA, and glue-based options, patients today have multiple safe, effective, and cosmetically superior alternatives to the outdated method of stripping.

At IR Facilities, Dr. Sandeep Sharma and his expert team help patients overcome the myths of failure associated with older surgeries and guide them toward modern, evidence-based care with precision and compassion.


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