Overview: The Basics
During the brief and painless procedure, a small rubber band is placed around the hemorrhoid 2cm above the dentate line where there are few pain-sensitive nerve endings.
Unlike traditional banding techniques that utilize a metal-toothed clamp to grasp the tissue, a gentle suction device is used, reducing procedure related pain and bleeding.
This banding procedure works by cutting off the blood supply to the hemorrhoid. This causes the hemorrhoid to shrink and fall off. You probably won’t even notice when this happens or be able to spot the rubber band in the toilet. Once the hemorrhoid is gone, the wound usually heals in a few days.
