Uterine Fibroid Embolization Procedure is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for fibroid treatment and, because it only targets the fibroids, thus leaving your ovaries and uterus remain intact. The procedure takes between 30 and 45 minutes, and once it is over, all you need is a bandage to cover the catheter incision—no stitches, no scars, and a minimal recovery time of one to two weeks. This treatment is low-risk compared to hysterectomy and myomectomy, which are both surgeries used for fibroid removal.