Embolization procedures
performed
Interventional radiologists
Typical in-office procedure
Long-lasting relief
shown in clinical studies
Prompt care relieves symptoms sooner — and ensures bleeding isn't caused by something more serious.
Chronic, symptomatic grade 1–3 internal hemorrhoids.
Cannot or do not wish to undergo traditional surgery.
Have not undergone colorectal surgery.
No allergies to embolic agents or contrast dye.
A thorough medical assessment by our team confirms whether HAE is right for you — treatment follows diagnosis and referral.
Through a tiny pinhole at the wrist or groin, a thin microcatheter is guided to the superior rectal artery using live X-ray imaging — you stay comfortable under light sedation.
Tiny particles and coils are injected to obstruct the blood flow feeding the hemorrhoids, reducing the excess supply that keeps them swollen.
Over the following weeks the hemorrhoids shrink from the inside out — bleeding, swelling, and discomfort steadily resolve.
No hospital stay. You go home within a few hours of the procedure.
A single pinhole instead of an incision and nothing is placed in the rectum.
No surgical wound means none of the painful recovery of hemorrhoidectomy.
Medically necessary HAE is covered by most major plans.
HAE treats hemorrhoids through a single pinhole at the wrist or groin. No tissue is cut or removed and nothing is placed in the rectum.
Because there is no surgical wound in a sensitive area, HAE avoids the painful recovery that hemorrhoid removal surgery is known for.
HAE is an outpatient procedure. Most patients go home the same day and return to normal activities within a few days — not weeks.
HAE reduces the excess blood flow that keeps hemorrhoids swollen — addressing the root of the problem.
Compared to a hemorrhoidectomy, HAE carries a lower risk of complications and preserves normal tissue & continence function.
| Treatment | Invasiveness | Recovery Time | Anesthesia | Pain after treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hemorrhoid artery embolization (HAE) WHAT WE DO | Minimally invasive (pinhole) | A few days | Light sedation | Minimal - no rectal wound |
| Rubber band ligation | Minimally invasive (rectal) | A few days per session | Usually none | Mild–moderate; often repeat sessions |
| Hemorrhoidectomy (surgical removal) | Surgical | 2-4 weeks | General/spinal | Significant during recovery |
| Stapled hemorrhoidopexy | Surgical | 1-2 weeks | General | Moderate |
| Creams & home care | Non-invasive | Ongoing use | None | Persists (soothes only) |
Board-certified interventional radiologists specializing in hemorrhoid artery embolization deliver expert, discreet care.
Advanced imaging maps the arteries feeding the hemorrhoids and guides every step for safer, more effective results.
Clinics throughout Houston and Dallas–Fort Worth make advanced hemorrhoid care easy to access close to home.
1331 West Grand Parkway
N, Suite 210
Katy, TX 77493
3920 W Wheatland Rd
Suite 108
Dallas, TX 75237
5425 W. Spring Creek Parkway
Suite 100
Plano, TX 75024
6620 Bryant Irvin Road
Suite 100
Fort Worth, TX 76132
Candidates for HAE include:
A thorough medical assessment by our team confirms whether HAE is right for you.
Banding and surgery treat hemorrhoids from the outside — banding or removing the tissue itself, which can be painful and may require repeat sessions or weeks of recovery. HAE works from the inside out: it reduces the blood supply feeding the hemorrhoids so they shrink naturally, with no rectal instruments, no cutting, and a recovery measured in days.
Most patients go home the same day and return to normal activities within a few days. Because there is no surgical wound, there is none of the prolonged, painful recovery associated with hemorrhoid removal surgery.
Bleeding often improves within the first days to weeks. As blood flow to the hemorrhoids decreases, swelling, pressure, and discomfort continue to ease over the following weeks while the hemorrhoids shrink.
HAE is covered by most major insurance plans when medically necessary. Our team verifies your benefits in advance so you know what to expect before treatment.
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