Salim Fidahussein, a Dar es Salaam resident, overcame recurrent varicose veins through VenaSeal treatment at Hitech Sai Hospital, performed by Dr. Saurabh Joshi from Vein Center, India. His story highlights rapid recovery without anesthesia or compression stockings.
Battling Recurrent Varicose Veins
Symptoms began gradually in 2015, progressing to require compression socks by 2016 and treatment in 2017, which doctors warned could recur after five years. The condition returned in October 2022 and worsened by 2023, causing ongoing pain and swelling that limited daily activities despite attempts at further care in 2023-2024. VenaSeal offered a minimally invasive solution using medical adhesive to seal faulty veins, ideal for such recurrences.
The Painless Procedure and Immediate Mobility
Performed without anesthesia, Salim remained awake during the procedure yet reported no significant discomfort. He began walking just 1.5 to 2 hours post-treatment, showcasing VenaSeal’s advantage of immediate mobility over traditional methods requiring downtime. Mild pain subsided quickly, aligning with reports of minimal bruising or soreness.
Swift Recovery and Gratitude
The next day, Salim felt well enough to head home, praising the Indian team’s expertise, local staff including Dr. Vikram and Dr. Natasha, and the hospital’s service. He walked comfortably without aids, emphasizing VenaSeal’s no-stockings recovery that restores normal life within hours. His experience underscores the procedure’s 98% success rate and low recurrence risk for East African patients.
Why VenaSeal Excels for International Patients
- No incisions, heat, or general anesthesia reduces risks
- Patients resume work and travel same-day
- Effective for advanced cases like venous insufficiency
- Body naturally absorbs sealed veins over weeks
Vein Center’s Tanzania partnership brings this USFDA-approved treatment closer, transforming lives like Salim’s.
