Abstract SIME 2005 Rome

Transillumination in T.R.A.P., a new functional and aesthetic treatment for venous insufficienc

Transillumination is useful in the functional and aesthetic treatment of venous insufficiency by means of T.R.A.P (three-dimensional regenerative ambulatory phlebotherapy). A risk-free method of treating the superficial and perforating circulation, T.R.A.P. has enabled us to obtain permanent functional and aesthetic results that cannot be achieved by means of traditional methods. The transilluminator enable the superficial, perforating veins: to be identified; these are the “gateways” through which the non-visible vessels are regenerated. T.R.A.P. conserves the anatomical integrity of the venous circulation. Indeed, the veins are neither obliterated or removed, rather, they are “regenerated”. The method is based on a thorough knowledge of the physiopathology of venous insufficiency. The cause of the disorder lies in the incontinence of the perforating vessels. The effect is the ugly dilation of the superficial veins and telangiectasias. The miopragia, which extends to the entire superficial and perforating circulation, is responsible for the evolution of the disorder. This means that the entire superficial and perforating circulation has to be injected and “regenerated”. T.R.A.P. improves blood flow in the limb in a few treatment sessions. The aesthetic results are excellent and long-lasting, to the satisfaction of both patient and operator.

Sergio Capurro
Plastic Surgery
San Martino Hospital, Genoa
www.capurroplasticsurgery.eu