Varicose veins glue treatment involves the use of medical glue which is based on cyanoacrylate (Venaseal) adhesive. This adhesive has active ingredients which cause instant sealing of the varicose or abnormal veins and the patient does not need to wear compression stocking after treatment. After their closure, the abnormal veins will harden (sclerosis), and with time they are absorbed into the body. How Glue Treatment Works For his treatment technique, there are no pre-procedure drugs involved or a large amount of anesthesia. It is also safer compared to other forms of treatments such as laser ablation or radiofrequency ablation because there are no nerve injuries or skin burn risks. Basically, the procedure involves placement of a quantified amount of the medical glue into the abnormal vein through a catheter. After the closure of the affected veins, blood is redirected into the healthy veins and the patient can get back to the normal activities after treatment withou