Varithena
Minimally invasive, nonsurgical
Treatment with Varithena does not require any incisions or general anesthesia. It usually takes us less than an hour to administer.
Patients may resume some activities the same day but should avoid heavy exercise for one week.
Types of veins treated
Varithena treats a wide range of varicose veins in the GSV system, including:
- Tortuous (twisted) veins
- Veins above and below the knee
- Veins with small, medium, and large diameters
- Veins previously treated with other methods
Varithena does not treat all forms of varicose veins. Dr. Darling will talk with you about all of your treatment options.
How Varithena works
- Dr. Darling administers a small amount of Varithena through a catheter or by direct injection into the malfunctioning vein
- The microfoam fills and treats the desired section of the vein
- The diseased vein collapses and the microfoam is deactivated
- When the malfunctioning vein collapses, blood flow shifts to healthier veins nearby
Symptoms and appearance results
In 2 placebo-controlled studies, most patients treated with the polidocanol injectable foam experienced these results:
- Improved symptoms
The majority of patients reported improvement in symptoms including heaviness, aches, swelling, throbbing, and itching (HASTI™ Symptoms). - Improved vein appearance
The majority of patients experienced improved vein appearance in assessments by both patients and doctors.
Safety results
The most common side effects seen with Varithena were 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. For a complete list visit Boston Scientific’s website.
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