Varithena : A New Way to Treat Varicose Veins
Get Back to Living with Varithena
When it comes to treating varicose veins and getting back to the activities you love, there’s a new, nearly painless way. Varithena is a gentle foam treatment delivered in as few as 1–2 needle sticks. Patients reporting pain at the injection or application site in clinical trials was 4.0%.1 For most people, Varithena improves both physical symptoms related to varicose veins and their appearance.
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A Quick, Nearly Painless Procedure
Varicose vein treatment involves injecting a foam that causes veins to close. Varithena is minimally invasive, and patients reporting pain at the injection or application site in clinical trials was 4.0%.1 There’s no need for incisions or stitches, and treatment is usually less than an hour. Most people only need a single treatment to see result
What Treatment Is Like
Unlike some other foams, Varithena is FDA-approved. During a treatment session, a physician injects the foam inside diseased veins to close them down, allowing blood to flow through other, healthier veins.
What are the side effects?
The most common side effects are leg pain or discomfort, injection site bruising or pain and potentially serious blood clots in the leg veins. These are not all of the possible side effects of Varithena.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Varithena?
Varithena® is an FDA-approved, minimally invasive, non-surgical foam treatment used to treat varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency. It involves injecting a specially formulated microfoam into the affected vein to collapse it and redirect blood flow to healthier veins.
How does Varithena work?
The microfoam is injected into the problematic vein using a small needle. It fills the vein, causing it to collapse and seal shut. Over time, the closed vein is absorbed by the body, improving both symptoms and appearance.
Is Varithena painful?
Most patients experience little to no pain. Only a small amount of local anesthetic is needed at the injection site, and no incisions or heat are used.
What is the recovery like after Varithena?
- Most patients resume light activities the same day
- You’ll need to wear compression stockings for 1–2 weeks
- Avoid heavy exercise and prolonged standing for a few days
Is Varithena permanent?
The treated vein is permanently closed, but new varicose veins can form if underlying venous disease continues. Ongoing vein health management is important.